11 Different Ways to Say "Thank You" in English
Have you ever wanted to thank a friend for help, but “Thanks” didn't feel strong enough? On the other hand,...
Money Talks! 15 English Idioms About Money
Essential English Vocabulary for Cooking
How to Say Something Is Free in English
14 Animal Names You Can Use to Describe People [Updated]
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...
5 Ways That Violet is Different from Purple
Have you ever seen someone use the word "violet" and wondered what makes it different from purple? Today, let's learn...
How to Politely Say “No” When You’re Asked If You Have Any Questions
Knowing how to speak politely is an important part of learning any language, and there are a lot of different...
How to Talk About Santa Claus
With the holiday season here, you may have seen Santa Claus in shopping areas and perhaps on TV. You probably...
3 English Phrases You Should Not Use With Your Boss
When you talk to your boss, you probably try your best to be polite. The problem is that some of...
5 Easy Tips for Making Small Talk in English
Small talk is one of the most common types of conversation you’ll have in English. It can happen in almost...
English Weather Expressions That Are Not About the Weather
By now, you have probably learned a lot of English weather vocabulary, such as “rain,” “wind,” “snow,” and so on....
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...
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...
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 [Updated]
Around a certain time of the year, lots of people begin catching colds — or worse, the flu. We hope...
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...
16 Words for Describing Different Body Types
Most learners will know the common adjectives for describing body shapes; words like "tall," "fat" and "short." But these words...
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”...