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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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Welcoming a New President: English for Inauguration Day
In the United States, a new president is chosen every four years. But while Election Day is in November, the...
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What "K" and "M" Mean on Social Media [Updated]
Have you ever noticed that English social media sites often feature random letters of the alphabet? For example, at the...
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Give it a Go! Expressions for Starting and Stopping Activities [Updated]
From new hobbies to daily routines, we are always starting and stopping different kinds of activities. But do you always...
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"By" and "Until": What's the Difference?
Both "by" and "until" are prepositions that focus on time. But many English learners struggle to understand what makes them...
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How to Talk About Movies in English
Being a movie fan often means more than just going to the theater. Some fans have passionate discussions about their...
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"Teach" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
"Teach" and "tell" are used for similar things, but it doesn't mean they are exactly the same. Both words are...
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17 Phrasal Verbs With "Get"
We're back with another dive into the world of phrasal verbs. Once again, verbs combined with simple prepositions open up...
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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...
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Tricky Word Pairs: Change One Letter, Change the Meaning
Even small changes can result in big differences. In this article, we'll introduce pairs of English words that sound the...
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Noggins and Choppers: English Slang for Body Parts
It's common for things that people talk about often to have many different names. A great example of this is...
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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 [Updated]
Around a certain time of the year, lots of people begin catching colds — or worse, the flu. We hope...
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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: 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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