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Learn the English nobody taught you

50 idioms native speakers actually use, each with a clear explanation, example sentences, the common mistakes to avoid, and practice exercises with an answer key.

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Book cover: 50 Idioms You Actually Need, The English Essentials Series, by Shaun Simpson
Sound familiar?

Good grammar isn't the whole story

If any of this rings true, this guide was written for you.

Correct grammar, still confused

You can build a perfect sentence and still miss the joke

Idioms rarely appear in grammar books, but native speakers use them all the time.

Learning alone

Studying on your own makes it easy to stall

There's no one to check your understanding, celebrate your progress or nudge you to keep going.

Overwhelmed by content

There's too much out there, and no clear next step

Endless apps and videos, but nothing telling you exactly what to practise this week.

What's inside

Short and practical, and built for real conversations, not just for recognising in a textbook.

  • 1

    50 idioms, fully explained

    A detailed explanation of every idiom, not just a definition, plus three natural example sentences for each.

  • 2

    Common mistakes and usage notes

    The exact errors learners make with each phrase, plus a note on tone and when it's appropriate to use it.

  • 3

    Practice exercises and an answer key

    Five fill-in-the-gap exercises for each day's idioms, with a full answer key at the back so you can check yourself.

  • 4

    A free week in the community

    A code inside the guide for your first week free in the ATT English Academy community on Discord.

Shaun Simpson

I've spent years teaching English to learners around the world: the real, spoken kind, not just what's in the textbook. This guide is the same material I use with my own students, condensed into something you can start using today.

No jargon. No 500-page course. Just the phrases that come up in everyday conversation, explained the way I'd explain them in person.

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