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How to Use “So am I” and “So do I” like a Native Speaker
“So do I.” “So have I.” “So am I.” You’ve probably heard these phrases before. Native speakers use them a lot in conversation. But what do they mean? And how do they differ from “Me...
Still Saying “I Think”? Try One of These Phrases Instead
You’ve probably noticed that native speakers use a variety of phrases to express their thoughts – definitely a lot more than “I think” and “in my opinion.” Today, we’ll go through five common alternatives and explain...
What “K” and “M” Mean on Social Media
Have you ever noticed that English social media sites tend to have random letters of the alphabet floating around? For example, at the time of writing: This tweet has 11.6 “K” likes. CNN International’s Twitter...
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? Well, whether you want to … ask about their condition wish them a fast recovery...
When English Speakers Actually Say “Whom”
“Whom.” It’s one of those things you learned in English class but rarely hear in real life. Yet, just when you least expect it, “whom” appears out of nowhere. When and why do people say...
Unlock English Humor With Puns
What type of whale is always sad? The answer is “the blue whale.” (Get it? “Blue whale” is a type of whale, and “blue” is another way to say “sad.”) Why is 6 afraid of...
5 Ways to Ease Your Kid Into Online English Lessons
In recent years, online education has become more and more common around the world with a bunch of resources and activities just a click away. However, online lessons aren’t all fun and games. For starters,...
Use Your Interests to Boost Your English Skills
Have you ever had to take a test that required you to write in English about some random topic you didn’t care about? Or have you ever taken a class where you had to debate...
7 Business English Expressions that Come From Sports
Did you know that many business English expressions come from sports? As an editor of the Oxford English Dictionary explains to the New York Times: Sports are written about and discussed a lot, and so have...
Old English Acronyms That Are Still Popular Today
Did you know that the acronym “OMG” is actually over 100 years old? English-speakers use tons of abbreviations and acronyms in everyday life, and many have a longer history than you’d think. Here are five...
