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"Its" and "It's": What's the Difference?
Many English words sound the same, and when you're speaking, you can often ignore their similarities. But when you're writing,...
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Early every year, Americans gather on one Sunday afternoon for a large celebration. It's not a national holiday, but people...
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"They're," "Their" and "There": What's the Difference?
Don’t be fooled by the pronunciation of “they’re,” “their” and “there.” Although they sound similar, each has specific uses and...
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How to Use "Big" Like a Native Speaker
"Big" is probably one of the first words you learned when you began learning English. It expresses a very simple...
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Wouldn't it be nice to always be on time for our appointments? Unfortunately, unexpected things happen sometimes and we aren't...
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New to Phrasal Verbs? Start Here!
One major way to improve your English ability is by mastering phrasal verbs. If you don't already know, phrasal verbs...
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Welcoming a New President: English for Inauguration Day
In the United States, a new president is chosen every four years. But while Election Day is in November, the...
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What "K" and "M" Mean on Social Media [Updated]
Have you ever noticed that English social media sites often feature random letters of the alphabet? For example, at the...
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Give it a Go! Expressions for Starting and Stopping Activities [Updated]
From new hobbies to daily routines, we are always starting and stopping different kinds of activities. But do you always...
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For many people, a new year is a chance to make important changes and improvements in their lives. Some want...
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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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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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