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English Channel

Master British English — phrasal verbs, idioms & grammar

A teacher's quick reference — for EFL classrooms

Cross the Channel — a teacher's guide to British English

Quick access to phrasal verbs, idioms, and grammar when a student asks. Clear reference, printable exercises, and quizzes you can use in class. For teachers and their students.

British IdiomThe penny dropped→To suddenly understand something
British IdiomOver the moon→Very happy; delighted
British IdiomPiece of cake→Very easy; no trouble at all
British IdiomBob's your uncle→And there you have it; it's that simple
British IdiomChuffed to bits→Very pleased; delighted
British IdiomAt a loose end→With nothing to do; at a loss
British IdiomFull of beans→Energetic and lively
British IdiomPull your socks up→To make an effort; improve your behaviour

Why Us

Sound familiar? We get it.

English Channel is built for EFL teachers who need quick reference, printable exercises, and quizzes — not another app for students to download.

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A student asks about phrasal verbs mid-lesson — you need a quick reference, not a 20-minute dig through a textbook.

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Textbooks are heavy, outdated, and hard to search. You want something you can pull up on a screen or print for the class.

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You need exercises and quizzes fast — not generic worksheets, but targeted practice on the exact topic you're teaching.

We built English Channel to fix exactly that.

Features

Everything you need at your fingertips

Quick reference, exercises, and quizzes. Share links with students or print PDFs for class.

Subjunctive

I be, he go, she take — bare infinitive for wishes and recommendations.

Inversion

Advanced word order for emphasis — adverbials and conditionals.

Conditionals

Zero, first, second, third, and mixed — IF + condition + result.

Prepositions

Prepositions link nouns to the sentence. Place, movement, time, and more — reference, stories, exercises.

Passive voice

Be + past participle — focus on action or result. Tenses, modals, infinitive and gerund passives.

Cleft Sentences

Split a sentence to highlight one part — It cleft, Wh cleft, All cleft.

Reported Speech

Direct speech → indirect speech. Backshifting, say vs tell, modals, questions.

How it works

Reference, practice, share

Quick access when you need it. For you and your students.

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Reference

Look up phrasal verbs, idioms, and grammar in seconds. Clear British English explanations, tense timelines, and real-world examples.

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Practice

Use exercises and quizzes with your students — fill-in-the-blank, flashcards, and printable PDFs. Quick to generate, ready for class.

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Share

Share links with students for self-study, or print exercises for the classroom. Replacing heavy textbooks with one fast resource.

Interactive Demo

Sample phrasal verb quiz

Try a quick quiz — the kind you can use with your students. 30 questions on common phrasal verbs, ready to go.

Interactive Demo

Flashcard preview

Click to flip. 30 common phrasal verbs — share these with students or use them in class. Quick reference, no setup.

Phrasal Verbcarry onClick to reveal →
Definition

To continue doing something

"Sorry for the interruption — please carry on with your presentation."

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How we compare

Not all teaching resources are created equal. Here's what sets English Channel apart.

British English Focus
100% British — phrasal verbs, idioms, register
Quick Reference
Instant lookup — tenses, phrasal verbs, grammar
Printable Exercises & PDFs
Targeted exercises you can print for class
Tense Timelines & Visuals
Clear graphical representations for teaching
Quizzes for Students
Ready-made quizzes — use in class or share links
Idiom & Register Practice
200+ idioms with situation-appropriate use
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Other Resources
English Channel
British English Focus

Generic or American-focused

100% British — phrasal verbs, idioms, register

Quick Reference

Heavy textbooks, slow to search

Instant lookup — tenses, phrasal verbs, grammar

Printable Exercises & PDFs

Limited or generic worksheets

Targeted exercises you can print for class

Tense Timelines & Visuals

Text-only explanations

Clear graphical representations for teaching

Quizzes for Students

Build from scratch or buy separate

Ready-made quizzes — use in class or share links

Idiom & Register Practice

Minimal or absent

200+ idioms with situation-appropriate use

Social proof

Trusted by EFL teachers

Teachers who need quick reference, not another app for students to download.

"When a student asks about phrasal verbs mid-lesson, I pull up English Channel. Clear, fast, and I can share the link for homework. It's replaced my grammar textbook."

Anna M.

EFL Teacher, Poland

"The tense timelines are brilliant for explaining the difference between present perfect and past simple. My B2 students finally get it. I print the PDFs for class."

James T.

English Teacher, Spain

"I use the quizzes with my adult learners — no prep, no photocopying. British vs American comparisons are exactly what my business English students need."

Sofia L.

Corporate EFL Trainer, Portugal

500+Phrasal Verbs
200+Idioms & Expressions
50+Grammar Topics
10,000+Practice Sentences

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