Introducing New Courses for Young Learners!
Following the release of 150 new Intermediate Conversation lessons earlier this year, we’re excited to announce some big updates to...
Learn English With These Classic Christmas Songs [Updated]
Noggins and Choppers: English Slang for Body Parts
How to Talk About Prices in English
What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
The Difference Between "For" and "Since"
"For" and "since" are common English words that are used to talk about time and duration. It might not be...
English Slang for Online Dating [Updated]
These days, it's hard to imagine that online dating was ever a new or scary thing. Over the years, it...
From GPS to Scuba: Military Abbreviations in Everyday English
Did you know that the word "Jeep" originally comes from military vehicles? It is thought to have come from "GP,"...
8 Habits of Effective English Learners [Updated]
If you are reading this blog, it probably means you want to improve your English skill. There are many other...
Haiku and Horror Movies with Daily News Writer Michael
Have you read our previous feature on the Content Team? Its members are responsible for all of the great materials...
How to Prepare for a Speaking Test
Are you thinking about taking a speaking test? There are many reasons to do it: strong test results on your...
Adjectives That Can Describe Both Taste and Personality
You may be surprised to learn that the same words can be used to talk about both food and people....
Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language
William Shakespeare has had an incredible influence on not just English literature, but the English language in general. Also known...
How to Use "Advice" and "Advise"
"Advice" and "advise" are another of the many tricky word pairs English learners should pay special attention to. One small...
The Benefits of Using AI Chatbots for English Study
Are you looking for new and effective ways to improve your English conversation skills? Has it been difficult for you...
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? ...
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...
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...
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...