"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
In addition to keeping us warm and stylish, clothing also has a special place in the English language. Idioms related...
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How to Use "Mind" Like a Native Speaker
Although similar, "mind" is not the same as "brain." In fact, it has a deeper meaning and can be used...
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"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
In addition to keeping us warm and stylish, clothing also has a special place in the English language. Idioms related...
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How to Answer 3 Common Interview Questions in English [Updated]
Are you preparing for English job interviews? If so, you've probably wondered how to answer questions like "What are your...
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"Advice" and "Advise": What's the Difference? [Updated]
"Advice" and "advise" are another of the many tricky word pairs English learners should pay special attention to. One small...
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A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
Whether in casual or formal settings, knowing how to ask for and give permission is something that all English speakers...
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Topic Focus: English Songs
Just like TV and movies, music can be a study tool as well as entertainment. This time, we'd like to...
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English Mother's Day Messages
Mother's Day is coming up in many countries around the world. If you need ideas for nice things to say...
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How to Talk About the Economy in English
It's common these days to see many news stories about the local and global economy. Unfortunately, it's often because prices...
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Useful Idioms and Phrasal Verbs with "Line"
What do you think of when you hear the word "line"? Do you imagine people waiting outside of a restaurant...
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Topic Focus: US Holidays
A great way to learn about a culture is to look at its holidays and celebrations. Special days can teach...
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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...
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![10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/05/25141636/Blog-post-05-25-2021-300x150.jpg "10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]")
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,...
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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? ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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