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?
Social Media Slang: "This," "Fr tho," "OK, boomer" and More
Millions of people share their thoughts and feelings online every day, and even more people respond by agreeing or disagreeing...
5 Racing Terms Used in Business English
The business world is fast-paced. So naturally, a lot of business English phrases either come from or are inspired by...
"Have to" and "Need to": What's the Difference?
This video is so funny. You have/need to watch it! I have/need to go to the bathroom. A good gift...
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...
Meet Harry, Award-Winning Playwright and Daily News Writer
Our lesson materials are produced by a team of professional writers, journalists, and educators. But did you know we also...
3 Tips for Negotiating Your Salary in English
You've done your research and know how much you should be paid. Now how do you make sure you get...
The Metaverse Explained Through 5 English Words
These days everyone is talking about the metaverse. Here are the top five English terms you need to know to...
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...
Useful English Words We Learned From Sherlock Holmes
If you've ever wondered whether you could learn English from Sherlock Holmes, the answer is "yes!" For this post, we've...
"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...
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...