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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A common question many English learners have is, "What are some different ways to say 'I love you'?" Well, you...
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An Early Spring? What Is Groundhog Day?
The US calendar has several special days that are fun to celebrate even though they aren't official holidays. For example,...
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Go Juice: English Slang for Coffee and Caffeine ☕
Many people can't start the day without a cup of coffee as a part of their daily routine. And this...
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Why You Don't Need a Native English Accent
Many English learners think they need to sound just like native English speakers. If that's also how you feel, we...
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'Get Into the Rhythm' With English Music Idioms
Music is an important part of cultures around the world. In English, you can see its influence in many idioms...
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English Vocabulary for Internet Privacy
When you sign up on a social app like TikTok or use an AI chatbot like ChatGPT, you’ll likely see...
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Tips for Making Friends When Studying Abroad
Are you going overseas as an exchange student or for a working holiday? Both are great ways to improve your...
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Sign Me Up! Phrasal Verbs and Idioms With "Sign" 🖊️
Native English speakers use the simple word “sign” in many different ways. In phrasal verbs, it often creates an image...
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Best Ways to Express Your Opinion Without Saying “I” [Updated]
Did you know that you can say “I think” without using the pronoun “I”? This can help you sound more...
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What Is the Super Bowl? English for the "Big Game"
Early each year, Americans gather on one special Sunday for a big celebration called the Super Bowl. Although it's not...
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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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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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"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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