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Still Saying "Very"? Use These Adjectives Instead [Updated]
There's an easy way to improve your English vocabulary: avoid the word "very." Instead, use stronger adjectives. This time, we'll...
13 Popular English Phrases of Encouragement [Updated]
Have you ever wanted to say something encouraging to a friend going through tough times, a coworker who needs confidence...
7 Business English Expressions that Come From Sports [Updated]
Did you know that many business English expressions come from sports? They're useful for explaining ideas quickly, but they also...
Halloween Words You Can Use All Year Round
When you think of Halloween, what images come to your mind? Pumpkins and costume parties? Or perhaps candy and trick-or-treating? ...
Everyday Latin Abbreviations Used in English
Latin has had a big influence on the English language. Sometimes it's obvious — for example, many legal and scientific...
5 Ways to Use “Make It” Like a Native English Speaker
Here, Shreya apologizes for not being able to go to Peter’s party. But why does she use “make it” instead...
What 'Fluency and Coherence' Mean on The IELTS Speaking Test
The IELTS test is a well-known standard for proving your English skills, and a key part of it is the...
5 Ways That Violet is Different from Purple
Have you ever seen someone use the word "violet" and wondered what makes it different from purple? Today, let's learn...
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...
10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude
“Busy” is a popular English word — but not in the way that many learners think. For example, “busy” has...
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners like you write...
"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...
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...
How to Say “My Internet Isn’t Working!” in English
You’ve probably been in a situation where you’re talking to someone online and all of a sudden their video freezes,...