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"By" and "Until": What's the Difference?
Both "by" and "until" are prepositions that focus on time. But many English learners struggle to understand what makes them...
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How to Talk About Movies in English
Being a movie fan often means more than just going to the theater. Some fans have passionate discussions about their...
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"Teach" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
"Teach" and "tell" are used for similar things, but it doesn't mean they are exactly the same. Both words are...
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"Thanks a Million!" Different Ways to Say "Thank You" in English
Maybe you’d like to thank a friend for some help, but you don’t feel like “Thanks” is enough. However, “Thank...
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17 Phrasal Verbs With "Get"
We're back with another dive into the world of phrasal verbs. Once again, verbs combined with simple prepositions open up...
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Learn English With These Classic Christmas Songs [Updated]
It's the holiday season once again! In many English-speaking countries, this means you'll be hearing Christmas songs in stores, in...
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Tricky Word Pairs: Change One Letter, Change the Meaning
Even small changes can result in big differences. In this article, we'll introduce pairs of English words that sound the...
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Noggins and Choppers: English Slang for Body Parts
It's common for things that people talk about often to have many different names. A great example of this is...
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How to Talk About Prices in English
In our post on money, we discussed many of the different names people use to talk about it. This time,...
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What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
There are lots of times when we don't want to say something in a precise or exact way. Instead, we...
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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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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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