Learn English With These Classic Christmas Songs [Updated]
It's the holiday season once again! In many English-speaking countries, this means you'll be hearing Christmas songs in stores, in...
Noggins and Choppers: English Slang for Body Parts
How to Talk About Prices in English
What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
"What Happened Next?" English Phrases for Telling Great Stories
How to Talk About Santa Claus
With the holiday season here, you may have seen Santa Claus in shopping areas and perhaps on TV. You probably...
3 English Phrases You Should Not Use With Your Boss
When you talk to your boss, you probably try your best to be polite. The problem is that some of...
5 Easy Tips for Making Small Talk in English
Small talk is one of the most common types of conversation you’ll have in English. It can happen in almost...
Why Native English Speakers Say "Have" When They Mean "Eat"
Has a waiter ever asked you “What will you have to drink?” Or have you ever heard a native English...
English Weather Expressions That Are Not About the Weather
By now, you have probably learned a lot of English weather vocabulary, such as “rain,” “wind,” “snow,” and so on....
"Both," "Either," and "Neither": What's the Difference?
A lot of learners know about the words "both," "either," and "neither" from English grammar lessons, but do not totally...
Standard English: What It Is (and Isn't)
At some point, one of your teachers has probably told you that you're learning "Standard English." But what exactly does...
3 Reasons Moving to an English-Speaking Country Doesn't Ensure Fluency
Many learners believe that living in an English-speaking country automatically makes you fluent in English. However, this isn't true. In...
10 Useful Cat Idioms in English
Did you know today is International Cat Day? To celebrate, we've put together this list of useful English expressions that...
Social Media Slang: "This," "Fr tho," "OK, boomer" and More
Millions of people share their thoughts and feelings online every day, and even more people respond by agreeing or disagreeing...
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 [Updated]
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners write the best...
"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...