What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
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Why You Do Not Need a Native English Accent
A lot of English learners think they need to sound like native English speakers. The good news is, that's not...
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The Metaverse Explained Through 5 English Words
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7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
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Useful English Words We Learned From Sherlock Holmes
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"How Far" and "How Long": What's the Difference?
Today, we'll show you how "How far" and "How long" differ in meaning and grammar. Differences in Meaning 1. We...
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5 Popular Greetings for English Business Emails
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English Mother's Day Messages
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7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
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“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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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
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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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