
What to Do When it Feels Like Your English Isn't Improving
Do you know the word "plateau"? It's a noun that means "an area of high and flat land." Basically, after...
What to Do When it Feels Like Your English Isn't Improving
Do you know the word "plateau"? It's a noun that means "an area of high and flat land." Basically, after...
Japanese-English Words That Would Confuse Native English Speakers
The Japanese language has borrowed words from a variety of languages, including many from English. In some ways, this gives...
"Besides" and "Except": What's the Difference?
"Except" and "besides" are a pair of English words that can be easy for learners to confuse. At first, they...
Useful English Terms and Expressions for Bartenders [Updated]
People often think of bartending as glamorous and exciting. After all, you get to interact with many kinds of interesting...
The Newest Words in the English Language
Dictionaries are always being updated with new terms because modern languages are always changing. Especially in the age of social...
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions
Has anyone ever asked you a question you didn't want to answer? Maybe the question was too personal or you...
"Do" vs. "Make": What's the Difference? [Updated]
You are probably used to using both “do” and “make” very often, but you may not know how many different...
5 English Words That Come From China
English words come from a lot of different languages, such as Greek, Latin and French. Today, let’s learn about five...
What 'Pronunciation' Means on the IELTS Speaking Test
Pronunciation counts for 25% of your score on the IELTS Speaking test. But did you know that by “pronunciation,” IELTS...
Support Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria Through our Donation Drive
The biggest international news story right now is about the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 this...