Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

Welcome to today's English vocabulary lesson. In this video lesson, you will learn 6 common English expressions in 3 minutes. In English, we use expressions like "fall for" "cut down on" and "live up to" in our daily conversations often. You probably didn't study these expressions in your home country and now that you are here in the United States and you are hearing these expressions, perhaps you don't know how to use them or what they mean. It's time to learn to speak English like a native speaker. Take 3 minutes to watch this video and add 6 new English expressions to your English vocabulary. Do you have 3 minutes? Let's get started!

Today we have an ESL job interview lesson for you. There are 4 questions that are commonly asked in job interviews. If you are from another country, it is important to know that the interview questions might be quite different from the questions that you are used to in your home country.  So what can you do before, during and after the interview to make sure you get the job? Keep reading for some ideas and advice.

Welcome to our vocabulary workshop on confusing words in English! Today we would like to help you with 12 vocabulary words that can be confusing for native speakers as well as English language learners. Do you know the difference between advice and advise? plane and plain? led and lead? If not, this video quiz is for you!

What is the key to being successful in your life and career in the US?

I think the key is understanding the people.

You need to understand not only the English language but also American culture.

Expressions, idioms and common sayings reflect American cultural values.

A great example of an American English expression is "time is money". 

In the United States, we schedule our days based on "clock time". 

Many people are constantly monitoring their watches as a way of determining when an activity should begin, when it should end and to avoid being late.

Is this true in your culture?

If not, keep reading.  We have some advice if you are working and living in the United States.