English for Politics and the Election Season
Election Day in the US takes place in early November, but the election season — the time when politicians advertise,...
How to Avoid Saying “I Don’t Know” Directly
Using Your Head: 15 Different Ways to Say "Think"
10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]
How to Use "You Know" Like a Native Speaker
English Phrases for Emergencies
You've lost something or someone. Someone you know is injured. You aren't feeling well. These moments can be stressful, but...
How to Use "You Know" Like a Native Speaker
If you watch English-language TV or listen to native speakers in a casual conversation, one thing you will definitely hear...
"Cream of the Crop": 13 English Idioms Related to Dairy Products
The English language has idioms related to many different themes, such as vegetables, fruits and animals. However, you may be...
Free Word Games to Test Your English Skills
As schoolchildren, we all played games designed to help us learn and memorize important information. Games are a great way...
"No way, José!" Other Ways to Say "No"
Even though English students often learn synonyms for lots of words, many don't know alternatives to one of the most...
What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.) [Updated]
With the popularity of streaming services, movie ratings may not seem as important as they did in the past, when...
Still Saying "Very"? Use These Adjectives Instead [Updated]
There's an easy way to improve your English vocabulary: avoid the word "very." Instead, use stronger adjectives. This time, we'll...
No Dilly-Dallying: Funny (But Useful) English Word Pairs
Some English word pairs sound funny — but they are still very useful to know.
Clouds, Wheels and Charms: 14 English Idioms Based on Numbers
Have you heard the expression “at the eleventh hour”? What do you think it might mean? If you don’t already...
What is Breaking? Vocabulary for the Newest Olympic Event
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will feature a single new event: breaking. Just like skateboarding in the Tokyo Olympics,...
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...