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Some of America's professional sports teams are recognized by people around the world. You may hear team names on TV...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
Not in Love? Learn English with Anti-Valentine's Day Songs!
Unlike Christmas songs, there is not much popular music about Valentine's Day. However, while Christmas songs are usually only heard...
How to Ask If You Are Saying Something Correctly in English
When you are learning English, it's natural to feel unsure about many things you say. You may wonder if you...
What is a Groundhog and Why Does it Have a Holiday?
Similar to Sadie Hawkins Day in November, the US calendar has several other special traditions that are fun to celebrate...
"The Best Blog Post Ever!" How to Use Hyperbole
If you want to say that a movie is really good, you could call it "great" or "amazing" or many...
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...
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...
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...
"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...