Learning English with Oxford

Does learning English sometimes feel like a challenge?

Phrasal verbs like "take on" and "work through" can help you talk about how you deal with difficulties in a more natural and confident way.

Learning expressions like these makes it easier to communicate in real-life situations.
Which ones have you used before? Tell us in the comments.

May is your sign to go somewhere new 💫
Long weekends, lighter evenings, and that “I need a change of scenery” feeling? Lean into it.

Whether you’re planning a UK city break, a coast escape, or a big adventure, keep these travel phrases handy for your next trip. Phrasal verbs are a neat way to make your English sound more natural.

Have we covered them all? Drop the other useful travel phrasal verbs you know in the comments!

Save this post so you’ve got it when you’re booking, packing, or heading to the airport ✈️

Ever feel like your mood matches the weather? Let’s learn some weather idioms you can use in everyday English.

Which one will you use this week? Tell us in the comments.

Some learners stay stuck in past mistakes.
Others feel overwhelmed by pressure about the future.

The way learners relate to time can shape motivation, confidence, risk-taking, and even participation in the classroom.

Understanding these different mindsets may help us better support learners with empathy, encouragement, and realistic goals.

Which of these time perspectives do you notice most often in your learners?

Run’ can pair with many words to create unique meanings. Here are a few examples:
Run a business: to manage or operate a company.
Run late: to be behind schedule.
Run into someone: to meet someone unexpectedly.

Try using these in a sentence! Do you know any other collocations with ‘run’ that are not included in this post? Share them in the comments below! 👇

🌟 Master your English skills with phrasal verbs! 🌟

Did you know that phrasal verbs like 'figure out' and 'brush up on' can make your English sound much more natural? Practice these essential phrases to boost your confidence and fluency.

Can you remember a phrasal verb you used recently in conversation? Share it in the comments! 👇

You can save time, save energy, save a life, or even save something for later — this verb works with so many common phrases! 🌍⏳

Which save collocation is new to you?

Small actions can make a big difference — and so can the words we use! 🌍✨

Try using phrasal verbs like “throw away,” “break down,” or “cut down” when talking about the environment.

Which one have you used before? Let us know in the comments! 👀

Everyone makes mistakes — and English idioms capture those moments perfectly.

Try using phrases like “fall flat on your face” or “miss the mark” when talking about challenges or setbacks.

Which one have you used before?👀

Want to win more confidence in your English?

Try using collocations like win approval, win a bet, or win by a landslide in your next conversation. 🥇

Which one will you try today?