
Essential English Vocabulary for Cooking
Cooking is a great way to try different delicious foods, but it can also be a fun hobby. If you’d...
How to Say Something Is Free in English
14 Animal Names You Can Use to Describe People [Updated]
English Phrases to Say When Someone Is Sick [Updated]
How to Use "Play" Like a Native Speaker
Topic Focus: English Slang
There are at least two versions of any language: And if you want to be truly fluent, you can't avoid...
3 Ways To Improve Your English Speaking Skills Online
The internet makes it easy to study English anywhere. You can practice reading with news articles, practice listening with podcasts,...
"Borrow" and "Lend": What's the Difference?
It can be tricky for English learners to understand the difference between "borrow" and "lend." The meanings are very similar,...
How to Use "Taste" Like a Native Speaker
You probably know the meaning of "taste" as a verb is "to experience the flavor of something." But that's only...
The Ultimate Guide to Using "Can" and "Be Able To"
Though similar, "can" and "be able to" are different in three important ways: This post will explain each of these...
From A to Z: English Idioms Based on Letters
All of the words in the English language are made from just 26 letters. But sometimes you don't need many...
14 Animal Names You Can Use to Describe People [Updated]
If you heard someone being called a "rat," you'd probably guess that it doesn't have a good meaning — but...
10 Useful Phrases To Improve Your Online English Lessons
Online tutoring lets you study anytime and anywhere you want. But that's not all: You can also choose what you...
Check It Out! Phrasal Verbs and Idioms With "Check"
Phrasal verbs let you use short, simple words in many useful ways. This time, we'll look at new meanings that...
"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....
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 [Updated]
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick or injured? If you do, here are 20 short English expressions...
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”...