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Everyday English Abbreviations You Should Know
English is full of useful shortcuts that let you express an idea with just a few letters. This time, we'll...
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What to Say When You Don't Understand Something
Learning a new language can be hard — there will be many times when you don't quite understand what someone...
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Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Before the big cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions related to...
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5 Tips on Saying “No” to Invitations in the Nicest Way Possible
A friend has just invited you to a picnic. Or a birthday party. Or a wedding. But unfortunately, you can’t...
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Daily News Lesson Roundup: Earth and the Environment 🌍
Did you know that April 22 is Earth Day? The first Earth Day was celebrated back in 1970 as a...
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9 English Phrasal Verbs with "Come"
We're continuing our look at different English phrasal verbs and the many ways you can use them in daily conversations....
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We have a whole category of our blog dedicated to business English. These articles include things like negotiating higher salaries...
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"Say" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
Pop quiz! What's the difference between the following questions? Why does one sentence use "tell" and the other "say"? Read...
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English Vocabulary for Vinyl Record Collectors [Updated]
From older fans to younger listeners who grew up with digital music, music lovers have made vinyl records more popular...
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Should You Learn British English or American English? [Updated]
English is the most spoken language in the world, but it doesn't mean that everyone is speaking the same type...
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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]
“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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