
How to Use "Play" Like a Native Speaker
In English, simple words are often the most useful, and "play" is a great example. It's common when talking about...
How to Talk About Hot Weather in English
Topic Focus: Super English Words
English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English [Updated]
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...
"Have to" and "Need to": What's the Difference?
This video is so funny. You have/need to watch it! I have/need to go to the bathroom. A good gift...
The Metaverse Explained Through 5 English Words
These days everyone is talking about the metaverse. Here are the top five English terms you need to know to...
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...
Useful English Words We Learned From Sherlock Holmes
If you've ever wondered whether you could learn English from Sherlock Holmes, the answer is "yes!" For this post, we've...
5 Useful English Expressions from Video Games
Did you know that some popular English expressions come from video games? Here are five of the most useful ones....
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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 [Updated]
You’ve probably been in a situation in which you’re talking to someone online and suddenly their video freezes, your internet...
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”...