How Learning English Will Boost Your Career (Even If You Don't Want to Work Abroad!)
Most of us know the saying, “Time is money.” But did you know that language is money too? Research from...
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TOEFL or IELTS: Which To Take?
At first glance, IELTS and TOEFL* seem similar: Most schools accept both tests. Both last around 3 hours. Both exams...
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10 Expressions to Connect with Your Conversation Partner
If you want to agree with someone in English, you probably use expressions like "Me too," "I think so too,"...
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13 Free Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills Online
Want to improve your listening skills but don’t want to spend a dime? Well, we’ve got you covered! Below are...
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Why You're Never Too Old To Learn a Language
“I’m too old to learn a new language.”“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” You’ve probably heard some variation...
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Are You Using The Wrong Contractions in Formal Communications?
Did you know there are two kinds of contractions in English? We have formal contractions, which are fine for both...
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How To Properly Learn English Slang (Warning Included)
“I saw a picture of my newborn niece and almost died.” “I killed it at my final exam!” No need...
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How To Get (Free!) Speaking Practice with Just a Smartphone
It can be difficult to practice English if there aren’t any native speakers around. But these days, that’s no excuse!...
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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...
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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,...
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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? ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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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,...
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