"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
In addition to keeping us warm and stylish, clothing also has a special place in the English language. Idioms related...
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"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
In addition to keeping us warm and stylish, clothing also has a special place in the English language. Idioms related...
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A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
Whether in casual or formal settings, knowing how to ask for and give permission is something that all English speakers...
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Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Before the big cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions related to...
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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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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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It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be catching a cold – or worse, the flu. We...
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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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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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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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