How to Say Something Is Free in English
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"Almost" and "Almost All": What's the Difference?
Many English learners often get "almost" and "almost all" confused. But using one when the other is appropriate can cause...
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How to Talk About Hot Weather in English
"It's hot!" You can use this simple phrase to describe the weather when the temperature goes up in the summertime....
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Topic Focus: The Power of Letters
Much English communication doesn't come from words but from simple letters — sometimes alone, sometimes in small combinations. Here on the...
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"On the Other Hand ..." Phrases for Making Comparisons
Words like "but" and "however" are useful for making comparisons. But always using the same one or two words can...
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs with "Tell"
This article is a continuation of our series on phrasal verbs, and this time, we're focusing on the different ways...
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How to Be Vague in English
Why would you ever want to not give complete information? Well, maybe because the information is sensitive or private. Or...
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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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Topic Focus: Super English Words
Some English words are used so much that native speakers don't realize how often they say them. Some, such as...
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By itself, "use" means "to put into action for a specific purpose." But when you add "to," it becomes a...
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English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
When many people are unhappy about something, they might decide to organize into large groups to show their frustration publicly....
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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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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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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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