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Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...
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Topic Focus: English Slang
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"Borrow" and "Lend": What's the Difference?
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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...
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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...
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From A to Z: English Idioms Based on Letters
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If you heard someone being called a "rat," you'd probably guess that it doesn't have a good meaning — but...
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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...
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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...
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7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
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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
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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...
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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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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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