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Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...
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What's considered popular changes very quickly, and people often forget things that used to be cool. But sometimes, things are...
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Flipping Out: 13 Ways to Express Anger in English
Anger is one of our most basic emotions. And just like happiness or sadness, it's a feeling that can be...
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More Than Romance: 14 English Idioms Related to the Heart
Our hearts are responsible for pumping blood through our bodies. And as a symbol, they represent feelings of love and...
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How to Use "Like"…Like a Native Speaker
Most students learn the basic meaning of "like" early in their English study. But this simple word can be used...
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Not in Love? Learn English with Anti-Valentine's Day Songs! [Updated]
Unlike Christmas, there isn't much popular music about Valentine's Day. However, while Christmas songs are usually only heard at the...
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"Love" is the word most people probably think of when it comes to Valentine's Day. However, it's quite a strong...
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"Its" and "It's": What's the Difference?
Many English words sound the same, and when you're speaking, you can often ignore their similarities. But when you're writing,...
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"They're," "Their" and "There": What's the Difference?
Don’t be fooled by the pronunciation of “they’re,” “their” and “there.” Although they sound similar, each has specific uses and...
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How to Use "Big" Like a Native Speaker
"Big" is probably one of the first words you learned when you began learning English. It expresses a very simple...
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Wouldn't it be nice to always be on time for our appointments? Unfortunately, unexpected things happen sometimes and we aren't...
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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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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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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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"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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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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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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