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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...

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...

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”...

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...

"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...

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...

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....

Why Native English Speakers Say "Have" When They Mean "Eat"

Has a waiter ever asked you “What will you have to drink?” Or have you ever heard a native English...

How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English [Updated]

Everyone needs help sometimes. If a friend or family member is going through a difficult situation, there are several things...

13 Free Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills Online

Want to improve your listening skills without spending a dime? Well, we’ve got you covered! We've collected 13 free ways...