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5 English adjectives that don't mean what you think: a false friends quiz

How well do you know these 5 tricky English adjectives? In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick puts your vocabulary to the test with words that look very similar to words in other languages but don't always mean the same thing in English. You'll hear each adjective in cont ... Show more

. 7min 15sec

When to use 'I want' in English and when it's too direct

When does "I want" sound completely natural in English, and when can it sound too direct? In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick looks at the verb "want" in restaurants, job interviews and work emails, and explains why it works so well for your own desires, goals and inten ... Show more

. 9min 12sec

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