{"id":5287,"date":"2016-01-05T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T14:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/?p=5287"},"modified":"2015-12-28T23:29:37","modified_gmt":"2015-12-29T04:29:37","slug":"top-10-of-2015-english-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/top-10-of-2015-english-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Top-10 Posts: English Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Before we jump into 2016, let\u2019s take a look back at some of the most popular blog posts on this Transparent Language<\/a>\u2019s English language blog. Maybe you have already read these posts, or maybe you missed them, either way they all have something to offer toward your continued development as an English language speaker. These posts were our most popular for a reason \u2013 they have great information in them! I recommend taking a look at each one (again or for the first time) to start 2016 off with some great English lessons.<\/p>\n

Top-ten ESL Transparent Language<\/a> blog posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1)<\/strong> Use vs. Usage<\/strong>: https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/use-versus-usage\/ \u200e <\/a>
\nUnderstanding the overlapping and individual meaning of these two words in English isn\u2019t easy, but certainly worth knowing.<\/p>\n

2)<\/strong> Formal and Informal Phone Calls<\/strong>: https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/formal-and-informal-phone-calls\/<\/a>
\nThis post includes a video, introduction of new vocabulary, and practice phone conversations! Understanding someone on the phone in a foreign language can be very difficult, but this blog post can help.<\/p>\n

3)<\/strong> Talk Like a Cowboy<\/strong>: https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/howdy-partner-and-other-cowboy-vocabulary\/ <\/a>
\nCity-slickers and cowboys alike will enjoy this post all about learning to talk like an American cowboy. Yeehaw!<\/p>\n

4)<\/strong> Emphatic Expressions in English<\/strong>: https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/emphatic-expression-you-really-need-to-know\/<\/a>
\nEmphatic expression are used to show strong feelings and this post lists a number of ways you can do just that. It also has a practice exercise so you can try out what you learned. If you like this post you might also like the post: Expressing your anger in English<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5)<\/strong> Social Media Guide<\/strong>: https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/a-guide-to-english-vocabulary-related-to-social-media\/<\/a>
\nFacebook, Twitter, YouTube, these are all social media we use regularly, so knowing how to talk about and communicate through these channels is important. This post is a great introduction to English vocabulary related to social media.<\/p>\n

6) How to Say No:\u00a0<\/strong> https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/polite-ways-to-say-no-in-english\/ \u200e<\/a>
\nEnglish is a very polite language, which makes saying \u201cNO\u201d all by itself sound a little harsh to native English speakers. Here is a way to learn some alternatives to just saying \u201cno\u201d in English.<\/p>\n

7) Getting a Haircut:<\/strong>\u00a0 https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/english-vocabulary-for-getting-a-haircut\/<\/a>
\nThere is nothing worse than a bad hair day, well, maybe a bad haircut! Don\u2019t let a bad haircut happen to you in 2016 \u2013 read this post!<\/p>\n

8) Toilet Talk:\u00a0<\/strong> https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/toilet-talk-english-vocabulary-about-using-the-bathroom\/<\/a>
\nIt is no wonder this is such a popular post\u2013 no one teaches ESL students about different ways to talk about using and going to the bathroom. It is a bit of a taboo subject. Not for Transparent Language though, we love to teach ESL learns what they want to know and we are willing to talk about anything, well almost anything.<\/p>\n

9) Visiting a Hotel or Hostel:<\/strong>\u00a0 https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/checking-out-of-your-hotel-or-hostel\/<\/a>
\nThe more English you learn the more you are likely to travel to a place where you will use your English language skills, whether for work or pleasure.\u00a0 So use this post to help you prepare for your next stay at an English-speaking hotel or hostel.<\/p>\n

10) Summer Activities:<\/strong> https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/summer-activities-vocabulary\/<\/a>
\nIf you are in the southern hemisphere this post is perfect for you right now! If you are in the northern hemisphere this post can help you think of some ideas for planning your next summer vacation\u2026it is never to early to start thinking summer!<\/p>\n

Happy New Year everyone!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Before we jump into 2016, let\u2019s take a look back at some of the most popular blog posts on this Transparent Language\u2019s English language blog. Maybe you have already read these posts, or maybe you missed them, either way they all have something to offer toward your continued development as an English language speaker. These…<\/p>\n

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