Language Tips

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...

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...

Best Ways to Express Your Opinion Without Saying “I”

Did you know that you can say “I think” without using the pronoun “I”? Doing so can actually help you...

When Not to Use "Whom" – Even in Formal Situations

As far as I'm concerned, 'whom' is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler. American...

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? ...