Language Tips

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,...

Best Ways to Express Your Opinion Without Saying “I”

Did you know that you can say “I think” without using the pronoun “I”? Doing so can actually help you...

When Not to Use "Whom" – Even in Formal Situations

As far as I'm concerned, 'whom' is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler. American...

How to Use “So am I” and “So do I” like a Native Speaker

“So do I.” “So have I.” “So am I.” You’ve probably heard these phrases before. Native speakers use them a...

Still Saying “I Think”? Try One of These Phrases Instead

You’ve probably noticed that native speakers use a variety of phrases to express their thoughts – definitely a lot more than...

What "K" and "M" Mean on Social Media

Have you ever noticed that English social media sites tend to have random letters of the alphabet floating around? For...

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? ...

When English Speakers Actually Say "Whom"

“Whom.”  It’s one of those things you learned in English class but rarely hear in real life. Yet, just when...

Old English Acronyms That Are Still Popular Today

Did you know that the acronym “OMG” is actually over 100 years old? English-speakers use tons of abbreviations and acronyms...

Bored or Boring? Never Confuse Them Again With This Trick

Many learners confuse words like: “boring” and “bored”  “exciting” and “excited” “annoying” and “annoyed” The truth is, there’s a very...