What's the Difference Between "Everyday" and "Every Day"?
Even many native speakers do not notice the difference between "everyday" and "every day." But these two terms are actually not...
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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...
How to Say "I Love You" in English and Actually Mean It
Valentine's Day is around the corner. As one of the largest English teaching platforms online, this means it's that time...
Classic Email Sign-Offs Explained
A 2016 poll by Huffington Post found six common email greetings or “sign-offs.” In order of popularity, they are: “Thanks” ...
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...
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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,...
17 Ways to Respond During a Conversation Besides "Uh huh"
When you’re listening to someone in a conversation, how do you show that you’re… listening? Most often, people make some...