How to "Soften" Your English
Saying things indirectly is sometimes necessary to protect people's feelings and keep your relationships strong. In situations like these, it's...
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"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
In addition to keeping us warm and stylish, clothing also has a special place in the English language. Idioms related...
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"Advice" and "Advise": What's the Difference? [Updated]
"Advice" and "advise" are another of the many tricky word pairs English learners should pay special attention to. One small...
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A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
Whether in casual or formal settings, knowing how to ask for and give permission is something that all English speakers...
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English Mother's Day Messages
Mother's Day is coming up in many countries around the world. If you need ideas for nice things to say...
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How to Talk About the Economy in English
It's common these days to see many news stories about the local and global economy. Unfortunately, it's often because prices...
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Useful Idioms and Phrasal Verbs with "Line"
What do you think of when you hear the word "line"? Do you imagine people waiting outside of a restaurant...
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Everyday English Abbreviations You Should Know
English is full of useful shortcuts that let you express an idea with just a few letters. This time, we'll...
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What to Say When You Don't Understand Something
Learning a new language can be hard — there will be many times when you don't quite understand what someone...
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Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Before the big cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions related to...
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5 Tips on Saying “No” to Invitations in the Nicest Way Possible
A friend has just invited you to a picnic. Or a birthday party. Or a wedding. But unfortunately, you can’t...
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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 [Updated]
Around a certain time of the year, lots of people begin catching colds — or worse, the flu. We hope...
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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: 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use can be difficult. And if you want to improve your fluency, it's even more challenging,...
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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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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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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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