How to Say Something Is Free in English
The word “free” usually gets people’s attention quickly! But do you know how to say that something is free using...
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Phrasal verbs let you use short, simple words in many useful ways. This time, we'll look at new meanings that...
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"Excited" or "Exciting": What's the Difference?
Many learners confuse words like: However, there’s an easy way to remember the difference between these -ed and -ing words....
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7 Alternatives for "Sometimes"
How often do you … We all do some activities more than we do others. It's common to use "sometimes"...
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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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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...
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English Expressions for Things That Aren't Said Directly
"Subtle" is an adjective that means "indirect or not obvious" — and there are plenty of situations when being subtle is...
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"How far" and "how long" may sound the same to many English learners, but each has a specific meaning and...
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7 English Expressions for Making Demands Politely
Do you know the verb "insist"? It means "to demand something without accepting refusal." Insisting might seem rude, but it...
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7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
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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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It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be catching a cold – or worse, the flu. We...
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