English Mother's Day Messages
Mother's Day is coming up in many countries around the world. If you need ideas for nice things to say...
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English for Politics and the Election Season
Election Day in the US takes place in early November, but the election season — the time when politicians advertise,...
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Daily News 10k Campaign Progress Report
In June 2024, we celebrated a big moment in the history of our popular Daily News study materials: we published...
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Learn British Slang with the Harry Potter Series
The Harry Potter series has become one of the biggest and most popular franchises in the world. Even if you've...
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What's a "Dodger"? The Stories Behind 10 Sports Team Names
Some of America's professional sports teams are recognized by people around the world. You may hear team names on TV...
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The Many Meanings and Uses of X [Updated]
X is one of the most powerful letters in the alphabet. From math to maps, and from voting to kissing,...
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How to Talk About Hot Weather in English
"It's hot!" You can use this simple phrase to describe the weather when the temperature goes up in the summertime....
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Topic Focus: The Power of Letters
Much English communication doesn't come from words but from simple letters — sometimes alone, sometimes in small combinations. Here on the...
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"On the Other Hand ..." Phrases for Making Comparisons
Words like "but" and "however" are useful for making comparisons. But always using the same one or two words can...
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs with "Tell"
This article is a continuation of our series on phrasal verbs, and this time, we're focusing on the different ways...
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Daily News Lesson Roundup: Lessons for Book Lovers
Books are a gateway into different worlds, different lives and different perspectives. But they can also be great language study...
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How to Be Vague in English
Why would you ever want to not give complete information? Well, maybe because the information is sensitive or private. Or...
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18 Ways to Respond in a Conversation Besides "Uh-Huh"
When you’re having a conversation, how do you show your partner that you’re listening? People often make special sounds (“Uh-huh”...
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Topic Focus: Super English Words
Some English words are used so much that native speakers don't realize how often they say them. Some, such as...
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"Used To" / "Be Used To" / "Get Used To": What's the Difference? [Updated]
By itself, "use" means "to put into action for a specific purpose." But when you add "to," it becomes a...
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English for Juneteenth, America's Newest Federal Holiday
In 2021, former US President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. This act helped create...
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