What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
There are lots of times when we don't want to say something in a precise or exact way. Instead, we...
"What Happened Next?" English Phrases for Telling Great Stories
English for Politics and the Election Season
How to Avoid Saying “I Don’t Know” Directly
Using Your Head: 15 Different Ways to Say "Think"
7 English Phrases About the Environment
Did you know that today is Earth Day? To celebrate, learn these seven English phrases you can use to protect...
Singular "They" and How to Use it
Can you spot what pronouns are used in the following dialogue? You may be surprised to see that Nina and...
5 Useful Flower Expressions in English
Did you know that flowers appear in many popular English expressions? In this post, we'll introduce the ones that native...
Are Double Negatives Wrong in English Grammar?
In today's blog post, we’ll explain a controversial topic of English grammar: the "double negative" or "double negation." Here's what...
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...
How to Use "A" and "The" to Talk About Things in General
Which of the following is correct? Dogs are man’s best friend. The dog is man’s best friend. Everyone would agree that the...
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...
2021 Words of the Year Explained
Each year, English dictionaries announce a "word of the year" — a word or phrase that represents the past year...
Learn English With These Classic Christmas Songs
It's Christmas season again! And in many English-speaking countries, this means the time of year when Christmas songs get played...
Say or Tell: What's the Difference?
Pop quiz! What do you think is the difference between the following questions? Can you tell me your name? Can...
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...