2021 Words of the Year Explained
Each year, English dictionaries announce a “word of the year” — a word or phrase that represents the past year in some way. But did you know that some of these aren’t actually useful in...
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Learn English With These Classic Christmas Songs
It’s Christmas season again! And in many English-speaking countries, this means the time of year when Christmas songs get played every day, over and over again. So today, we’ll introduce ten classic songs and explain...
5 Halloween Words You Can Use All Year Round
Did you know that some Halloween vocabulary is actually used in everyday life? Today, we’ll show you how native English speakers use the words, “skeleton,” “haunt,” “grave,” “graveyard,” and “coffin” in daily conversation! 1. Skeleton...
Unlock English Humor With Puns
What type of whale is always sad? The answer is “the blue whale.” (Get it? “Blue whale” is a type of whale, and “blue” is another way to say “sad.”) Why is 6 afraid of...
3 Reasons to Study Japanese (And Why It’s Not That Hard)
Whether you want to pursue interests (such as zen meditation, anime, or Japanese cooking), travel to Japan, improve your career prospects or simply eat real sushi or ramen, knowledge of Japanese will be very useful. ...
How to Say “I Love You” in English and Actually Mean It
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. As one of the largest English teaching platforms online, this means it’s that time of year when students ask, “What are some different ways to say ‘I love you’?”...
Among Us Vocabulary You Can Use in Real Life
Have you ever wondered which words in Among Us are actually useful in real life? Since the game has taken the world by storm, many of our students from around the world have asked us...
How to Write Christmas & New Years Greetings in English (Samples Included)
Not sure how to write Christmas and New Year greetings in English? Or, simply tired of the same old “Merry Christmas! Love, (your name)”? You’re not alone! Our students often ask us to help them...
How To Properly Learn English Slang (Warning Included)
“I saw a picture of my newborn niece and almost died.” “I killed it at my final exam!” No need to be alarmed! Nobody died, nobody got killed. These people are just using English slang! ...
Learn Korean to Understand K-Pop, Travel to Korea, Get a Job, and More!
Whether you’re looking to improve career prospects or sing K-pop in the shower, Korean is a useful language to learn! Here are six main reasons to start learning Korean today! 1. Understand Korean Culture These...
