
Topic Focus: Super English Words
Some English words are used so much that native speakers don't realize how often they say them. Some, such as...
English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
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"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
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Learn English Through Music: 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter
One of the biggest songs of 2024 is "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. You might enjoy dancing to it, but do...
How to Create a Bilingual Environment at Home for Young Learners
If you want your child to be bilingual, you don't need to wait for them to be old enough for...
"Old" or "Vintage"? Saying Negative Things in a Positive Way
Have you ever thought about the difference between "bathroom" and "restroom"? In most situations, they mean the same thing, so...
Halloween Expressions You Can Use All Year Round [Updated]
When you think of Halloween, what images come to your mind? Pumpkins and costume parties? Or perhaps candy and trick-or-treating? ...
What's the Difference Between These English Words?
For many English learners, it's common to be confused by two or more words that seem to have the same...
Essential English Vocabulary for Remote Work
More people work remotely today than ever before. Some do it only a few days a week, while others rarely...
9 Alternative Expressions for "Study"
As an English learner, "study" should be a word you know well. It's very useful, but if you use it...
Greenbacks and Cheddar Cheese: English Slang for Money
Things that are important to people tend to be common conversation topics. And if people often talk about something, they...
English for Politics and the Election Season
Election Day in the US takes place in early November, but the election season — the time when politicians advertise,...
Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters [Updated]
When disasters happen, they can be big news around the world, no matter where they occur. Different locations experience things...
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...
10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]
“Busy” is a popular English word, but it isn't always used in the way that many learners think. For example,...
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? ...
20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation [Updated]
Quotes and proverbs are great tools for finding inspiration and fresh ways of looking at life. However, many well-known quotes...
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...