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Classic Email Sign-Offs Explained
A 2016 poll by Huffington Post found six common email greetings or “sign-offs.” In order of popularity, they are: “Thanks” Just a name or initials (e.g. — “Your name”) “Sincerely” “Love” “Regards” Nothing Needless to...
Among Us Vocabulary You Can Use in Real Life
Have you ever wondered which words in Among Us are actually useful in real life? Since the game has taken the world by storm, many of our students from around the world have asked us...
Ask These Simple Questions To Keep a Conversation Going
Have you ever wondered how you could keep a conversation going? Or what you could do to move one beyond small talk? If so, you’re not alone! As an English learning platform, we’ve helped many...
Need Someone to Check Your English Writing? 5 Sites That’ll Do This For Free
Have you ever needed someone to correct your writing, but didn’t know who to ask for help? Well, luckily, there are now many free websites that can help! Below, we’ll share our top five recommendations....
How to Set Smart Language-Learning Goals So You Actually Become Fluent
Fluency seems to be every English learner’s end-goal. However, most people struggle to reach this goal, despite all their hard work. This happens because most people do not clearly define their goals. They just want...
How to Write Christmas & New Years Greetings in English (Samples Included)
Not sure how to write Christmas and New Year greetings in English? Or, simply tired of the same old “Merry Christmas! Love, (your name)”? You’re not alone! Our students often ask us to help them...
How Learning English Will Boost Your Career (Even If You Don’t Want to Work Abroad!)
Most of us know the saying, “Time is money.” But did you know that language is money too? Research from around the world (e.g. Turkey, Brazil, Poland) reveals that foreign language speakers enjoy higher salaries. So if you’ve...
TOEFL or IELTS: Which To Take?
At first glance, IELTS and TOEFL* seem similar: Most schools accept both tests. Both last around 3 hours. Both exams test the same skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. They cost around $200 USD (though...
10 Expressions to Connect with Your Conversation Partner
If you want to agree with someone in English, you’ll probably use phrases like, “Me too,” “Same here” or “I think so, too.” But sometimes you want to do more than agree. Sometimes, you want...
13 Free Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills Online
Want to improve your listening skills but don’t want to spend a dime? Well, we’ve got you covered! Below are 14 free ways to work on your listening skills online, divided into the following categories:...