Unlock English Humor With Puns [Updated]
Here's a question for you: What type of whale is always sad? A "blue whale”! (Blue whales are a type...
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Unlock English Humor With Puns [Updated]
Here's a question for you: What type of whale is always sad? A "blue whale”! (Blue whales are a type...
Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language [Updated]
William Shakespeare didn't influence just English literature, he influenced the English language in general. Often called England's national poet, even...
Five Learning Strategies for Advanced Students [Updated]
As an advanced student, what are your goals for English? If you simply want to maintain your level and not...
How to Write Formal Thank-You Emails in English [Updated]
Thanking a friend is different than thanking someone in a business situation, especially in writing. So here are several ways...
Daily News Lesson Roundup: Pets
From popular choices like dogs and cats to more exotic animals, pets play a big role in the lives of...
The History Behind 3 English Words for "Woman"
March 8 is International Women's Day! In honor of this holiday, let's learn about the history behind three common words...
How to Read Numbers in English
There are probably many English learners who can read numbers up to the thousands, but numbers higher than that can...
Daily News Lesson Roundup: Job Interviews
Job interviews can be stressful — especially if you're having one in a language that isn't your first! So it's...
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...
20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation
Quotes are great tools for finding inspiration and new ways of looking at life. But many well-known quotes are long...
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: 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use can be difficult. And if you want to improve your fluency, it's even more challenging,...
"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...