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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 [Updated]

“Busy” is a popular English word, but it isn't always used in the way that many learners think. For example,...

English Phrases to Say When Someone Is Sick [Updated]

Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick or injured? If you do, here are 20 short English expressions...

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 [Updated]

Around a certain time of the year, lots of people begin catching colds — or worse, the flu. We hope...

How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever [Updated]

Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners write the best...

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...

"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...

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”...