Introducing New Courses for Young Learners!
Following the release of 150 new Intermediate Conversation lessons earlier this year, we’re excited to announce some big updates to...
Learn English With These Classic Christmas Songs [Updated]
Noggins and Choppers: English Slang for Body Parts
How to Talk About Prices in English
What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
Introducing New Courses for Young Learners!
Following the release of 150 new Intermediate Conversation lessons earlier this year, we’re excited to announce some big updates to...
One Smart Way to Boost Your English Reading Skills [Updated]
For English learners, every paragraph, news article or book is like a mountain to climb. To get to the top,...
How to Talk About Movies in English
Being a movie fan often means more than just going to the theater. Some fans have passionate discussions about their...
"Teach" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
"Teach" and "tell" are used for similar things, but it doesn't mean they are exactly the same. Both words are...
"Thanks a Million!" Different Ways to Say "Thank You" in English
Maybe you’d like to thank a friend for some help, but you don’t feel like “Thanks” is enough. However, “Thank...
17 Phrasal Verbs with "Get"
We're back with another dive into the world of phrasal verbs. Once again, verbs combined with simple prepositions open up...
A Quick Look at 11 Popular Christmas Sweets
In addition to things like gifts and colorful lights, Christmas also has its own unique sweets, and some have surprising...
How SMART Goals Can Help You Speak English Fluently
"I want to be fluent." That's a great ambition, but "fluency" can mean many different things. Does it mean you...
Learn English With These Classic Christmas Songs [Updated]
It's the holiday season once again! In many English-speaking countries, this means you'll be hearing Christmas songs in stores, in...
Tricky Word Pairs: Change One Letter, Change the Meaning
Even small changes can result in big differences. In this article, we'll introduce pairs of English words that sound the...
7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
Have you ever wanted to apologize for replying late to an email? Here are seven ways to do that in...
10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]
“Busy” is a popular English word, but it isn't always used in the way that many learners think. For example,...
English Phrases to Say When Someone is Sick
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick, injured, or looks like they might be coming down with something? ...
10 Ways to Politely Ask for Clarification in English
Whether you're meeting with a foreign client, seeing a doctor, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation [Updated]
Quotes and proverbs are great tools for finding inspiration and fresh ways of looking at life. However, many well-known quotes...
Caught a Cold or Flu? How to Talk About This in English
It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be catching a cold – or worse, the flu. We...
Focus on Fluency: Top 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use is a difficult decision. And if you want to improve your fluency, it gets even...
How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever [Updated]
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners write the best...
"Could You" vs "Would You": What's the Difference?
As one of the largest online learning platforms, we get asked a lot of questions about English grammar. Today we’ll...
10 Polite Ways to Ask People to Repeat Themselves
Whether you’re talking to a friend, having a business meeting, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...