You'll Get to the Next Level AS LONG AS You Listen

How do you use -as long as- in English?
On today-s Tear Up Your Textbook Tuesday, find out how to stop using -if- all the time and start using -as long as-!
The phrase -as long as- is a connector similar to -if-, or -provided that-.--It-means that-meeting certain conditions will allow something to happen.-The emphasis is on the importance of meeting the conditions.
Here are a couple-ways -as long as- might be used:

When do I have to be home?

Whenever you want, as long as you bring the car back in good condition.

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-Is your landlord nice?-

-He is,-as long as we pay the rent on time.-

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How can you use -as long as-?
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How to Attack IELTS Writing Task 2

Are you prepared for the IELTS Writing Task 2?
Today,-Lindsay and Jessica-give you-3 strategies to help you take charge!
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Exaggerate or Understate? 3 Key Differences Between American and British English

Did you know there are differences between British-and American-English?
Today, Lindsay talks with teacher and author Douglas Amrine about three key differences, and why these matter for you in a job interview!
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Douglas has spent half his life in the United States and half in the United Kingdom, so his accent is somewhere in the middle of the two.-His experience has given him clarity about the differences in how Americans and British speak, and how speech is perceived in each country.
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Anxious? Nervous? Scared? How to Go to Your Happy Place When It Comes to the IELTS

Feeling anxious about the IELTS exam?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica talk about four tactics for overcoming fear and-finding calm before test day!
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Mistake Busters in English! Deceived Versus Disappointed

What-s the difference between deceived and disappointed?

Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss these two words, and how -false friends- from other languages might cause trouble when translating!

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3 Ways to Speak English Like a Local in "Weird" Austin, Texas

Ever thought of going to Austin, Texas?
Today, Lindsay talks with Tyler Lockett from Austin about why that city is unique and -weird,- and how you can connect with locals using three phrases!
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The IELTS Resources You Like and the Preparation You Need

Do you need resources to prepare for the IELTS exam?
Today,-Lindsay and Jessica talk about-three-creative practice recommendations, and three textbooks to help you-prepare for the IELTS exam!
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Update Your English! 7 Ways to Sound More Natural When You Greet People in English

Does your English sound natural?

Or do you sound like a textbook when you speak?

Today, get 7 tricks to update your English and sound more natural by using real talk instead of textbook talk!

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Speaking natural-sounding English-can be-difficult when you only work with textbooks.- While what your textbook says may be technically correct, some of the phrases might sound outdated or odd to native ears.

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Here are 7 ways your textbook might tell you how to say something, as well as the ways a-native English speaker would-really say it.

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Textbook: Hello.

Real: Hi!, Hey!,-or What-s up?


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Textbook: Are you having a good day?

Real: Having a good day?


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Textbook: How are you?, How do you do?

Real: How-s it going?, How you doin-?, or How-ve you been?


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Textbook: I-m fine, thanks.

Real: Doin- well., or Not bad.


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Textbook: What are your hobbies?

Real: What do you like to do?,-What are you into?, or What do you do for fun?


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Textbook: I wish to (do something).

Real: I wanna (do something), or-I-d like to (do something).


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Textbook: See you.

Real: See ya., Take care., or-Bye.


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Do you speak textbook English?

Do you know any other differences between what your textbook says and how native English-speakers speak?

Let us know in the comments section below!
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How to Be Charismatic in American English

Do you know how important it is to show charisma-in American-English?
Today,-Lindsay and Michelle talk about why it-s important, and give you three ways to be charismatic in English!
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When Does It Make Sense to Say "Goodnight" at 1pm?

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When should you say goodnight in English?
Today Lindsay and Michelle explain the answer to this with examples.
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