When English Speakers Actually Say "Whom"
“Whom.” It’s one of those things you learned in English class but rarely hear in real life. Yet, just when...
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When English Speakers Actually Say "Whom"
“Whom.” It’s one of those things you learned in English class but rarely hear in real life. Yet, just when...
5 Ways to Ease Your Kid Into Online English Lessons
In recent years, online education has become more and more common around the world with a bunch of resources and...
Use Your Interests to Boost Your English Skills
Have you ever had to take a test that required you to write in English about some random topic you...
Old English Acronyms That Are Still Popular Today
Did you know that the acronym “OMG” is actually over 100 years old? English-speakers use tons of abbreviations and acronyms...
How to Make Your English Studies More Interesting
“Learning English is boring.” If you’ve ever felt this way, welcome to the club. But if you believe this is...
How to Congratulate Someone in English and Actually Mean It
Something great has happened to a friend of yours. Maybe they won a contest, are getting married, or landed a...
"Update" Your Business English with These Expressions
Keeping people updated (or staying updated on things yourself!) is pretty much a core business function. As a result, there...
"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...


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 [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...
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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...
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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...


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”...