Language Tips

What to Do When it Feels Like Your English Isn't Improving

Do you know the word "plateau"? It's a noun that means "an area of high and flat land." Basically, after...

Japanese-English Words That Would Confuse Native English Speakers

The Japanese language has borrowed words from a variety of languages, including many from English. In some ways, this gives...

"Besides" and "Except": What's the Difference?

"Except" and "besides" are a pair of English words that can be easy for learners to confuse. At first, they...

The Newest Words in the English Language

Dictionaries are always being updated with new terms because modern languages are always changing. Especially in the age of social...

Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees

Before the big, convenient cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions and...

How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions

Has anyone ever asked you a question you didn't want to answer? Maybe the question was too personal or you...

Everyday Latin Abbreviations Used in English

Latin has had a big influence on the English language. Sometimes it's obvious — for example, many legal and scientific...

"Do" vs. "Make": What's the Difference? [Updated]

You are probably used to using both “do” and “make” very often, but you may not know how many different...

5 English Words That Come From China

English words come from a lot of different languages, such as Greek, Latin and French. Today, let’s learn about five...

5 Ways to Use “Make It” Like a Native English Speaker

Here, Shreya apologizes for not being able to go to Peter’s party. But why does she use “make it” instead...