A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
Whether in casual or formal settings, knowing how to ask for and give permission is something that all English speakers...
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What "Lexical Resource" Means on the IELTS Speaking Test
When you take the IELTS Speaking test, the examiner grades you on four skills: Your score for each skill makes up...
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Here's a question for you: What type of whale is always sad? A "blue whale”! (Blue whales are a type...
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How Many Different Ways Can You Use "Hit"?
When you hear "hit," do you think of a verb or noun first? Like other simple English words, "hit" is...
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Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language [Updated]
William Shakespeare didn't influence just English literature, he influenced the English language in general. Often called England's national poet, even...
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How to Agree and Disagree in English
Agreeing and disagreeing is a natural part of all communication, no matter the language. There are many ways to do...
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Five Learning Strategies for Advanced Students [Updated]
As an advanced student, what are your goals for English? If you simply want to maintain your level and not...
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How to Write Formal Thank-You Emails in English [Updated]
Thanking a friend is different than thanking someone in a business situation, especially in writing. So here are several ways...
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Daily News Lesson Roundup: Pets
From popular choices like dogs and cats to more exotic animals, pets play a big role in the lives of...
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"Though" / "Although" / "Even Though": What's the Difference?
English learners may have a hard time understanding the differences between "though," "although" and "even though." They sound similar, but...
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Topic Focus: How to Be Polite in English
Part of being a fluent English speaker is knowing when and how to use polite language. This post collects articles...
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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...
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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,...
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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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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