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Used to vs Be Used to vs Get Used to | English Grammar Rules | On Your Mark's English
Do you say "I used to go" or "I am used to going"? In this Tuesday Grammar Made Easy, we untangle the "Habit Triangle" and fix one of the most common ESL mistakes.

Mark Connolly
23 hours ago2 min read


Money Phrasal Verbs: Splash Out, Save Up & Rip Off | English Vocabulary
Do you want to sound more natural when talking about money? In this Monday Vocabulary Boost, we learn 3 essential phrasal verbs: Splash out, Save up, and Rip-off.

Mark Connolly
2 days ago1 min read


How to use "I'd rather you didn't" | Advanced English Grammar | On Your Mark's English
Do you know the difference between "I'd rather go" and "I'd rather you went"? In this Sunday Sentence Structure, we master the polite art of refusal using the "unreal past."

Mark Connolly
3 days ago1 min read


What does "A Blessing in Disguise" mean? | English Narrative Idioms
Have you ever had a "bad day" that turned into a "good day"? In this Saturday Story Time, we learn the idiom "A Blessing in Disguise" through a story about a missed train.

Mark Connolly
4 days ago2 min read


Walking My Dog in China | English Listening Practice | On Your Mark's English
Strap on your walking shoes! In today's unscripted vlog, we brave the cold 7°C weather for a morning walk with Alex the Shiba Inu. Learn natural vocabulary for "out of service" machines and dog habits.

Mark Connolly
5 days ago2 min read


Cook vs Cooker: Common English Mistakes | On Your Mark's English
Is your mother a "Cook" or a "Cooker"? One is a compliment, the other calls her a machine. Learn the correct word in today's lesson.

Mark Connolly
6 days ago1 min read


What does "Play it by ear" mean? | English Idioms Explained
Do you like to improvise? Learn the musical origin and modern meaning of the phrase "Play it by ear" in today's lesson.

Mark Connolly
Jan 71 min read


So or Such? English Grammar Rules Explained | On Your Mark's English
Do you want to sound more expressive? Learn the difference between "So" and "Such" in today's quick grammar guide.

Mark Connolly
Jan 61 min read


What does "Backlog" mean? | Business English Vocabulary | On Your Mark's English
Do you have a pile of work waiting for you? Learn the word "Backlog" and the phrase "Clear the backlog" in today's Monday Vocabulary Boost.

Mark Connolly
Jan 51 min read


Grammar Guide: How to use Double Comparatives | On Your Mark's English
Want to sound more sophisticated? Learn the "The more..., the more..." grammar pattern in today's quick sentence structure lesson.

Mark Connolly
Jan 42 min read


Winter Vocabulary: Freezing, Bundle Up & Slippery | On Your Mark's English
Don't just say "it is cold." Learn how to use "Freezing" and "Bundle up" to sound more natural this winter.

Mark Connolly
Jan 32 min read


How to use Wordwall for English Learning | Complete Tutorial 2026
Turn your boring study notes into arcade games! In this deep-dive tutorial, Mark explains how to use Wordwall to master English vocabulary and sentence structure.

Mark Connolly
Jan 21 min read


Join vs Join In: Common English Mistakes Explained | On Your Mark's English
It's January 1st! If your resolution is to get fit, make sure you know the grammar rule for "Joining" a gym. Fix this common mistake in today's lesson.

Mark Connolly
Jan 11 min read


New Year's Idiom: Out With The Old, In With The New | On Your Mark's English
Ready for 2026? Learn the meaning of the classic phrase "Out with the old, in with the new" in this special New Year's Eve English lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 31, 20252 min read


Will vs Going To: Future Tense Explained | On Your Mark's English
Are you making a Plan or a Promise? Learn when to use "Will" and "Going to" correctly in today's grammar lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 30, 20252 min read


What is a New Year's Resolution? | English Vocabulary Boost | On Your Mark's English
Do you have a plan for 2026? Learn the word "Resolution" and how to talk about your goals in English in this quick vocabulary lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Grammar Guide: How to use "There is no point in..." | On Your Mark's English
Is it "no point to do" or "no point doing"? Learn why we use the Gerund (-ING) with this common phrase in today's quick grammar lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 28, 20252 min read


New Year's Phrasal Verbs: Give Up vs. Stick To | On Your Mark's English
Most resolutions fail because people "give up." Learn how to "stick to" your goals using real English phrasal verbs in this week's story.

Mark Connolly
Dec 27, 20252 min read


There, Their, or They're? How to Use English Homophones Correctly | On Your Mark's English
They sound the same, but mean very different things! Learn the difference between "There," "Their," and "They're" in this quick grammar guide.

Mark Connolly
Dec 26, 20252 min read


Christmas Idiom Explained: Lit Up Like a Christmas Tree | On Your Mark's English
Are you wearing a bright Christmas sweater? You might be "lit up like a Christmas tree"! Learn this fun English idiom in today's Christmas special.

Mark Connolly
Dec 25, 20251 min read
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