What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
There are lots of times when we don't want to say something in a precise or exact way. Instead, we...
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Online tutoring lets you study anytime, anywhere, and with whoever you want. But did you know you can also choose...
Best Ways to Express Your Opinion Without Saying “I”
Did you know that you can say “I think” without using the pronoun “I”? Doing so can actually help you...
One Smart Way to Boost Your English Reading Skills
Every paragraph, news article, or book in English is a mountain to climb. To get to the peak, you need...
When Not to Use "Whom" – Even in Formal Situations
As far as I'm concerned, 'whom' is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler. American...
Meet Mike: Teacher Trainer, Comic Artist, and Daily News Editor
Engoo Daily News, which delivers fascinating news for students to discuss every day, is one of our most popular materials....
How to Use “So am I” and “So do I” like a Native Speaker
“So do I.” “So have I.” “So am I.” You’ve probably heard these phrases before. Native speakers use them a...
What "K" and "M" Mean on Social Media
Have you ever noticed that English social media sites tend to have random letters of the alphabet floating around? For...
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? ...
When English Speakers Actually Say "Whom"
“Whom.” It’s one of those things you learned in English class but rarely hear in real life. Yet, just when...
Unlock English Humor With Puns
What type of whale is always sad? The answer is “the blue whale.” (Get it? “Blue whale” is a type...
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...