What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
There are lots of times when we don't want to say something in a precise or exact way. Instead, we...
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Although there are many different ways to learn, one way that's very effective for children is called "kinesthetic learning." This...
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What's the Difference?: "Look," "See" and "Watch"
"Look" and "see" are two of the most basic verbs that all English students learn early in their study. However,...
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Popular Movie Quotes Used in Daily Conversation
Famous lines from Western movies include "May the force be with you" from Star Wars and "I'll be back" from...
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"Worth": Very Valuable English Vocabulary
What comes to mind when you think of the word “worth”? Do you think about items and prices? If you...
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What's a "Dodger"? The Stories Behind 10 Sports Team Names
Some of America's professional sports teams are recognized by people around the world. You may hear team names on TV...
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Understanding the Differences: "At," "In" and "On"
The differences between the prepositions "in," "on" and "at" can be difficult for English learners to understand, especially if their...
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"All Correct"? - The History and Uses of "OK"
"OK" is a special word because of how universal it is. If you go to almost any nation in the...
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7 English Expressions for Making Demands Politely
Do you know the verb "insist"? It means refusing to accept an outcome different from what you want. In some...
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Brrr! English Expressions for Describing Winter Weather
If you want to be good at small talk, learning to discuss the weather is essential! However, even though we...
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What is the Super Bowl? English for "The Big Game"
Every year, when the weather is still cold in much of the country, Americans gather for a big celebration. Even...
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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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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,...
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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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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...
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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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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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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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"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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