
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...
9 Common English Expressions from Pop Culture
More Than Romance: 14 English Idioms Related to the Heart
"They're," "Their" and "There": What's the Difference?
English Slang on Social Media
The Newest Words in the English Language
Dictionaries are always being updated with new terms because modern languages are always changing. Especially in the age of social...
Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Before the big, convenient cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions and...
What Are Oxymorons?
You may have heard the terms "workcation" or "virtual reality" used often in recent years. Do they seem a little...
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions
Has anyone ever asked you a question you didn't want to answer? Maybe the question was too personal or you...
Everyday Latin Abbreviations Used in English
Latin has had a big influence on the English language. Sometimes it's obvious — for example, many legal and scientific...
"Do" vs. "Make": What's the Difference? [Updated]
You are probably used to using both “do” and “make” very often, but you may not know how many different...
5 English Words That Come From China
English words come from a lot of different languages, such as Greek, Latin and French. Today, let’s learn about five...
What 'Pronunciation' Means on the IELTS Speaking Test
Pronunciation counts for 25% of your score on the IELTS Speaking test. But did you know that by “pronunciation,” IELTS...
Support Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria Through our Donation Drive
The biggest international news story right now is about the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 this...
5 Ways to Use “Make It” Like a Native English Speaker
Here, Shreya apologizes for not being able to go to Peter’s party. But why does she use “make it” instead...
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...
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...
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...
"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...