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"It's Nothing, Really": How to Sound Modest in English 😌
It's nice to get positive attention because of our skill, accomplishments or even looks. But when accepting compliments, most people...
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11 Names That Became Common English Words
Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...
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How Many Ways Can You Use "Thing"?
Although "thing" is a simple word, it has a wide variety of meanings and uses. It can refer to an...
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14 Phrasal Verbs and Idioms With "Run"
Adding simple prepositions to many verbs will change them into phrasal verbs, which let you talk about many different topics...
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How to Talk About Movies in English (The Sequel!)
Movies aren't just for entertainment — they can also be great tools for learning a language. But if you want...
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How to Bargain in English - Phrases and Vocabulary
When you're shopping in person or online, the price you see on a tag isn't always the price you have...
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Brrr! English Vocabulary for Winter Weather 🥶
If you want to be good at small talk, learning to discuss the weather is essential. However, even though we...
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How to "Soften" Your English
Saying things indirectly is sometimes necessary to protect people's feelings and keep your relationships strong. In situations like these, it's...
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Other Ways to Say "I Love You" in English
A common question many English learners have is, "What are some different ways to say 'I love you'?" Well, you...
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'Get Into the Rhythm' With English Music Idioms
Music is an important part of cultures around the world. In English, you can see its influence in many idioms...
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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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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...
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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...
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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,...
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16 Words for Describing Different Body Types
Most learners will know the common adjectives for describing body shapes; words like "tall," "fat" and "short." But these words...
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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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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...
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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”...
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