Spooky Halloween Idioms You Can Use All Year
When you think of Halloween, you might imagine things like ghosts, skeletons, witches and spiders. But the Halloween season isn't...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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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...
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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”...
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