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9 English Phrasal Verbs with "Come"
We're continuing our look at different English phrasal verbs and the many ways you can use them in daily conversations....
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We have a whole category of our blog dedicated to business English. These articles include things like negotiating higher salaries...
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"Say" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
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How to Politely Talk About Things You Don't Like in English
Everyone has things they love and other things they don't. But when talking about things you don't like, it can...
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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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“Busy” is a popular English word, but it isn't always used in the way that many learners think. For example,...
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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? ...
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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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