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"Though" / "Although" / "Even Though": What's the Difference?

English learners may have a hard time understanding the differences between "though," "although" and "even though." They sound similar, but...

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Topic Focus: How to Be Polite in English

Part of being a fluent English speaker is knowing when and how to use polite language.  This post collects articles...

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The History Behind 3 English Words for "Woman"

March 8 is International Women's Day! In honor of this holiday, let's learn about the history behind three common words...

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22 English Idioms Based on Body Parts

You've probably heard the expression "broken heart" before. It's an example of an idiom based on a part of the...

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Popular Movie Quotes Used in Daily Conversation [Updated]

Famous quotes from Western movies include "May the force be with you" from Star Wars and "I'll be back" from...

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How to Read Numbers in English

There are probably many English learners who can read numbers up to the thousands, but numbers higher than that can...

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How and When to Use the Passive Voice

Most of the English you speak is probably in the active voice. That’s a good thing because the active voice...

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Daily News Lesson Roundup: Job Interviews

Job interviews can be stressful — especially if you're having one in a language that isn't your first! So it's...

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9 Common English Expressions from Pop Culture

What's considered popular changes very quickly, and people often forget things that used to be cool. But sometimes, things are...

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English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations

When many people are unhappy about something, they might decide to organize into large groups to show their frustration publicly....

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