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Merry Christmas from On Your Mark's English!
Taking a break from creating English lessons to wish you all a Merry Christmas! Watch my cover of "White Christmas" and enjoy a peaceful holiday moment. Happy Holidays from On Your Mark's English.

Mark Connolly
Dec 24, 20251 min read


The Difference Between Other and Another | On Your Mark's English
A grammar poster titled "Other vs Another" showing one cookie for Another and a pile of cookies for Other.

Mark Connolly
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Real English Vocabulary: Freezing | On Your Mark's English
Do you want to sound more expressive? Learn why native speakers say "It's freezing" instead of "very cold" in this quick vocabulary lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Grammar for Cause and Effect: How to use So... That... | On Your Mark's English
"The coffee was so hot that I couldn't drink it." Learn how to connect cause and result using this simple grammar pattern in our latest lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 21, 20252 min read


Real English Phrasal Verbs: Dress Up and Show Up | On Your Mark's English
Do you "dress up" for work? Did you "show up" late? Learn these common English phrasal verbs in this quick story-based lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 20, 20251 min read


The Bossy Verb: How to Use English Imperatives | On Your Mark's English
"Don't run!" These are imperatives. Learn how to use these short, powerful sentences correctly (and politely!) in this quick grammar guide.

Mark Connolly
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Common English Mistakes: Saying "I Have 25 Years" | On Your Mark's English
"I have 20 years"! In English, we use the verb "To Be" for age. Learn the correct grammar in this quick 2-minute lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 18, 20251 min read


English Idioms Explained: Let the Cat Out of the Bag | On Your Mark's English
Did someone "let the cat out of the bag"? Learn the meaning of this fun English idiom about secrets and surprises in our latest lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Grammar Lesson: Stop Doing vs Stop To Do | On Your Mark's English
Did you "stop to smoke" or "stop smoking"? These sentences have opposite meanings! Learn the correct grammar rule in this 2-minute guide.

Mark Connolly
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Real English Vocabulary: Hilarious | On Your Mark's English
Do you want to sound more expressive? Learn why native speakers say "It's hilarious" instead of "very funny" in this quick vocabulary lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Grammar for Multitasking: How to use While + ING | On Your Mark's English
Do you cook while listening to music? Learn the "While + ING" grammar pattern to describe doing two things at the same time in this quick lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 14, 20252 min read


Real English Phrasal Verbs: Freak Out and Calm Down | On Your Mark's English
Do you know how to describe sudden panic in English? Learn the phrasal verb "Freak out" and its opposite "Calm down" in this quick story-based lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Master Prepositions of Time and Place: The Zoom In Method | On Your Mark's English
Do you say "In the bus" or "On the bus"? Learn the simple camera lens rule that fixes your preposition mistakes forever.

Mark Connolly
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Common Mistakes: Difference Between Remind and Remember | On Your Mark's English
"Please remember me to call"? This is incorrect! Learn why you must use "Remind" when asking for help in this quick vocabulary guide.

Mark Connolly
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Real English Idioms: It's Not My Cup of Tea | On Your Mark's English
Do you want to say "I don't like it" without sounding rude? Learn the classic English idiom "It's not my cup of tea" to politely refuse invitations or discuss hobbies.

Mark Connolly
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Grammar Made Easy: By vs. Until
"I will finish until Friday"? This is a common mistake! Learn why you should use "By" for deadlines and "Until" for duration in this quick guide.

Mark Connolly
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Monday Vocabulary Boost: Terrified
Want to sound more expressive? Learn why native speakers say "I was terrified" instead of "very scared" in this quick vocabulary lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Master English Sentence Structure: From... to...
Do you need to explain your commute or your working hours? Learn the essential "From... to..." pattern in this quick lesson to connect time and place easily.

Mark Connolly
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Real English Phrasal Verbs: Wake Up & Run Out Of
Do you say "The coffee is finished"? Learn why native speakers say "I ran out of coffee" instead! Master two essential morning phrasal verbs in this quick lesson.

Mark Connolly
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Do You Mind…? How to Answer This Tricky Question Correctly
A simple guide to understanding “Do you mind…?” Learn how to answer politely, what “yes” and “no” really mean, and how to avoid mistakes many learners make.

Mark Connolly
Dec 5, 20252 min read
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