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5 Tips on Saying “No” To Invitations in the Nicest Way Possible

An English-speaking friend has just invited you to a picnic. Or a birthday party. Or a wedding. But unfortunately, you...

How to Answer 'How Are You?' Like a Native English Speaker

“How are you?” This question is the start of many English conversations. It's also a source of confusion for just...

The Ultimate Guide to Using "Can" And "Be Able To"

There are three ways “can” and “be able to” differ. They mean slightly different things. One is used more in...

How to Congratulate Someone in English and Actually Mean It

Something great has happened to a friend of yours. Maybe they won a contest, are getting married, or landed a...

How to Casually Say “Thank You” in English

Maybe you’d like to thank a friend for some help, but don’t feel like “thanks” is enough. However, “Thank you...

"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...

How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever

Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners like you write...

One Strategy That'll Make Your Conversations More Natural

You have a new coworker, but he doesn’t speak the local language, so everyone has been too scared to approach...