
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...
9 Common English Expressions from Pop Culture
More Than Romance: 14 English Idioms Related to the Heart
"They're," "Their" and "There": What's the Difference?
How to Talk About Prices in English
How to Agree and Disagree in English
Agreeing and disagreeing is a natural part of all communication, no matter the language. There are many ways to do...
"Though" / "Although" / "Even Though": What's the Difference?
English learners may have a hard time understanding the differences between "though," "although" and "even though." They sound similar, but...
Topic Focus: How to Be Polite in English
Part of being a fluent English speaker is knowing when and how to use polite language. This post collects articles...
22 English Idioms Based on Body Parts
You've probably heard the expression "broken heart" before. It's an example of an idiom based on a part of the...
Popular Movie Quotes Used in Daily Conversation [Updated]
Famous quotes from Western movies include "May the force be with you" from Star Wars and "I'll be back" from...
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...
How and When to Use the Passive Voice
Most of the English you speak is probably in the active voice. That’s a good thing because the active voice...
9 Common English Expressions from Pop Culture
What's considered popular changes very quickly, and people often forget things that used to be cool. But sometimes, things are...
English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
When many people are unhappy about something, they might decide to organize into large groups to show their frustration publicly....
Flipping Out: 13 Ways to Express Anger in English
Anger is one of our most basic emotions. And just like happiness or sadness, it's a feeling that can be...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
17 Ways to Respond During a Conversation Besides "Uh huh"
When you’re listening to someone in a conversation, how do you show that you’re… listening? Most often, people make some...