11 Names That Became Common English Words
Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...
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The History Behind 3 English Words for "Woman"
March 8 is International Women's Day! In honor of this holiday, let's learn about the history behind three common words...
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22 English Idioms Based on Body Parts
You've probably heard the expression "broken heart" before. It's an example of an idiom based on a part of the...
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Popular Movie Quotes Used in Daily Conversation [Updated]
Famous quotes from Western movies include "May the force be with you" from Star Wars and "I'll be back" from...
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How to Read Numbers in English
There are probably many English learners who can read numbers up to the thousands, but numbers higher than that can...
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How and When to Use the Passive Voice
Most of the English you speak is probably in the active voice. That’s a good thing because the active voice...
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Daily News Lesson Roundup: Job Interviews
Job interviews can be stressful — especially if you're having one in a language that isn't your first! So it's...
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9 Common English Expressions from Pop Culture
What's considered popular changes very quickly, and people often forget things that used to be cool. But sometimes, things are...
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Flipping Out: 13 Ways to Express Anger in English
Anger is one of our most basic emotions. And just like happiness or sadness, it's a feeling that can be...
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More Than Romance: 14 English Idioms Related to the Heart
Our hearts are responsible for pumping blood through our bodies. And as a symbol, they represent feelings of love and...
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How to Use "Like"…Like a Native Speaker
Most students learn the basic meaning of "like" early in their English study. But this simple word can be used...
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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 [Updated]
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick or injured? If you do, here are 20 short English expressions...
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20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation
Quotes are great tools for finding inspiration and new ways of looking at life. But many well-known quotes are long...
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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 [Updated]
Around a certain time of the year, lots of people begin catching colds — or worse, the flu. We hope...
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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: 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use can be difficult. And if you want to improve your fluency, it's even more challenging,...
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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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16 Words for Describing Different Body Types
Most learners will know the common adjectives for describing body shapes; words like "tall," "fat" and "short." But these words...
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