
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...
9 Common English Expressions from Pop Culture
More Than Romance: 14 English Idioms Related to the Heart
"They're," "Their" and "There": What's the Difference?
How to Talk About Prices in English
Essential English Vocabulary for Video Games
Did you know that the video game industry is bigger than the film and music industries combined? Many people around...
"Then" and "Than": What's the Difference?
They sound similar, and there's only one letter that changes their spelling. However, "then" and "than" are different in major...
Use "At All" to Strengthen Your Questions and Negative Statements
Have you ever heard someone end a statement with "at all" and wondered what it meant? It’s actually a quick...
Geeks and Snobs: Words for People with Big Hobbies
In the past, words like "nerd" and "geek" were rude ways to refer to people who were not cool. But...
What Does "Stuff" Mean and How Do You Use It?
If you’ve watched English-language movies or listened to people speaking in English, you’ve probably heard the word “stuff” often. But...
What's the Difference Between "Everyday" and "Every Day"?
Even many native speakers do not notice the difference between "everyday" and "every day." But these two terms are actually not...
"Sick!" When Negative Words Have Positive Meanings
When you learn a new language, you quickly realize that there are often exceptions to rules, and many expressions have...
Are There Other Ways to Say "Etc."?
We don’t always need to list every example of something we’re talking about. In most cases, naming two or three...
In Vogue: 11 Alternative Expressions for "Popular"
People, places and events that are popular are naturally a big topic of conversation. And whenever lots of people are...
11 Animal Names You Can Use to Describe People
Just like English speakers often use words for taste to describe people, they do the same with animal names. If...
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...
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
How to Say “My Internet Isn’t Working!” in English
You’ve probably been in a situation where you’re talking to someone online and all of a sudden their video freezes,...
17 Ways to Respond During a Conversation Besides "Uh huh"
When you’re listening to someone in a conversation, how do you show that you’re… listening? Most often, people make some...