What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
There are lots of times when we don't want to say something in a precise or exact way. Instead, we...
Learn These 12 Fun Ways to Say "Sleep" in English
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How to Talk About Prices in English
In our post on money, we discussed many of the different names people use to talk about it. This time,...
What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
There are lots of times when we don't want to say something in a precise or exact way. Instead, we...
Learn These 12 Fun Ways to Say "Sleep" in English
Do you like to sleep? Although the hours may vary, sleeping takes up a big part of many people's day....
10 Great Quotes from the Peanuts Comics
Peanuts is the name of a famous comic strip series starring Snoopy. Some people may know the characters without knowing...
Are You a 'Prima Donna'? English for People with Too Much Pride
We’ve already taken a look at phrases and quotes related to modesty. This time, we’ll focus on the opposite personality...
Put Up a Fight! 12 Phrasal Verbs Using "Put"
Welcome back to our focus on phrasal verbs, combinations of verbs and other short words that create new meanings. This...
Among Us Vocabulary You Can Use in Real Life [Updated]
Have you ever wondered which words in Among Us are actually useful in real life? Since the game became a...
"What Happened Next?" English Phrases for Telling Great Stories
When telling stories in English, you can use “then” to move from one event to another, but it won’t sound...
How to Use "Literally" Accurately!
It’s very common to hear English speakers use “literally,” often when telling an interesting or funny story. However, it’s also...
Learn English Through Music: 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter
One of the biggest songs of 2024 is "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. You might enjoy dancing to it, but do...
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...