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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"Though" / "Although" / "Even Though": What's the Difference?
English learners may have a hard time understanding the differences between "though," "although" and "even though." They sound similar, but...
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Topic Focus: How to Sound Polite in English
Part of being a fluent English speaker is knowing when and how to use polite language. This post collects articles...
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22 English Idioms Based on Body Parts
You've probably heard the expression "broken heart" before. It's an example of an idiom based on a part of the...
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Popular Movie Quotes Used in Daily Conversation [Updated]
Famous quotes from Western movies include "May the force be with you" from Star Wars and "I'll be back" from...
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How to Read Numbers in English
There are probably many English learners who can read numbers up to the thousands, but numbers higher than that can...
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How and When to Use the Passive Voice
Most of the English you speak is probably in the active voice. That’s a good thing because the active voice...
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9 Common English Expressions from Pop Culture
What's considered popular changes very quickly, and people often forget things that used to be cool. But sometimes, things are...
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Flipping Out: 13 Ways to Express Anger in English
Anger is one of our most basic emotions. And just like happiness or sadness, it's a feeling that can be...
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More Than Romance: 14 English Idioms Related to the Heart
Our hearts are responsible for pumping blood through our bodies. And as a symbol, they represent feelings of love and...
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How to Use "Like"…Like a Native Speaker
Most students learn the basic meaning of "like" early in their English study. But this simple word can be used...
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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
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick, injured, or looks like they might be coming down with something? ...
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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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