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"No way, José!" Other Ways to Say "No"
Even though English students often learn synonyms for lots of words, many don't know alternatives to one of the most...
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Still Saying "Very"? Use These Adjectives Instead [Updated]
There's an easy way to improve your English vocabulary: avoid the word "very." Instead, use stronger adjectives. This time, we'll...
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No Dilly-Dallying: Funny (But Useful) English Word Pairs
Some English word pairs sound funny — but they are still very useful to know.
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Clouds, Wheels and Charms: 14 English Idioms Based on Numbers
Have you heard the expression “at the eleventh hour”? What do you think it might mean? If you don’t already...
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What is Breaking? Vocabulary for the Newest Olympic Event
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will feature a single new event: breaking. Just like skateboarding in the Tokyo Olympics,...
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13 Popular English Phrases of Encouragement [Updated]
Have you ever wanted to say something encouraging to a friend going through tough times, a coworker who needs confidence...
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Essential English Vocabulary for Video Games
Did you know that the video game industry is bigger than the film and music industries combined? Millions of people...
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"Then" and "Than": What's the Difference?
They sound similar, and there's only one letter that changes their spelling. However, "then" and "than" are different in major...
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Use "At All" to Strengthen Your Questions and Negative Statements
Have you ever heard someone end a statement with "at all" and wondered what it meant? It’s actually a quick...
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Geeks and Snobs: Words for People with Big Hobbies
In the past, words like "nerd" and "geek" were rude ways to refer to people who were not cool. But...
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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
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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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...
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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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How to Say “My Internet Isn’t Working!” in English [Updated]
You’ve probably been in a situation in which you’re talking to someone online and suddenly their video freezes, your internet...
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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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