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There are lots of times when we don't want to say something in a precise or exact way. Instead, we...
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In our post on money, we discussed many of the different names people use to talk about it. This time,...
What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
There are lots of times when we don't want to say something in a precise or exact way. Instead, we...
Are You a 'Prima Donna'? English for People with Too Much Pride
We’ve already taken a look at phrases and quotes related to modesty. This time, we’ll focus on the opposite personality...
Put Up a Fight! 12 Phrasal Verbs Using "Put"
Welcome back to our focus on phrasal verbs, combinations of verbs and other short words that create new meanings. This...
Among Us Vocabulary You Can Use in Real Life [Updated]
Have you ever wondered which words in Among Us are actually useful in real life? Since the game became a...
"What Happened Next?" English Phrases for Telling Great Stories
When telling stories in English, you can use “then” to move from one event to another, but it won’t sound...
How to Use "Literally" Accurately!
It’s very common to hear English speakers use “literally,” often when telling an interesting or funny story. However, it’s also...
"Old" or "Vintage"? Saying Negative Things in a Positive Way
Have you ever thought about the difference between "bathroom" and "restroom"? In most situations, they mean the same thing, so...
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When you think of Halloween, what images come to your mind? Pumpkins and costume parties? Or perhaps candy and trick-or-treating? ...
What's the Difference Between These English Words?
For many English learners, it's common to be confused by two or more words that seem to have the same...
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...
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...
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...
"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...