
Everyday Latin Abbreviations Used in English
Latin has had a big influence on the English language. Sometimes it's obvious — for example, many legal and scientific...
It would be nice if we could always be on time for every appointment we make, but unfortunately that isn’t...
Latin has had a big influence on the English language. Sometimes it's obvious — for example, many legal and scientific...
“Make” and “do” are two very common English verbs. You are probably used to using them both often, but you...
English words come from a lot of different languages, such as Greek, Latin and French. Today, let’s learn about five...
Pronunciation counts for 25% of your score on the IELTS Speaking test. But did you know that by “pronunciation,” IELTS...
With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air. In many countries around the world, it's a day...
The biggest international news story right now is about the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 this...
Here, Shreya apologizes for not being able to go to Peter’s party. But why does she use “make it” instead...
The IELTS test is a well-known standard for proving your English skills, and a key part of it is the...
Have you ever seen someone use the word "violet" and wondered what makes it different from purple? Today, let's learn...
Have you ever wanted to apologize for replying late to an email? Here are seven ways to do that in...
“Busy” is a popular English word — but not in the way that many learners think. For example, “busy” has...
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick, injured, or looks like they might be coming down with something? ...
Whether you're meeting with a foreign client, seeing a doctor, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
Choosing what textbook to use is a difficult decision. And if you want to improve your fluency, it gets even...
It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be catching a cold – or worse, the flu. We...
As one of the largest online learning platforms, we get asked a lot of questions about English grammar. Today we’ll...
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners like you write...
Whether you’re talking to a friend, having a business meeting, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
When you’re listening to someone in a conversation, how do you show that you’re… listening? Most often, people make some...