Spooky Halloween Idioms You Can Use All Year
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You’re having a conversation when you suddenly can’t remember a word you want to use. Then a couple hours later,...
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Classic Email Sign-Offs Explained
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Ask These Simple Questions To Keep a Conversation Going
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Have you ever needed someone to correct your writing, but didn’t know who to ask for help? Well, luckily, there...
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Most of us know the saying, “Time is money.” But did you know that language is money too? Research from...
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TOEFL or IELTS: Which To Take?
At first glance, IELTS and TOEFL* seem similar: Most schools accept both tests. Both last around 3 hours. Both exams...
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Why You're Never Too Old To Learn a Language
“I’m too old to learn a new language.”“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” You’ve probably heard some variation...
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Are You Using The Wrong Contractions in Formal Communications?
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How To Get (Free!) Speaking Practice with Just a Smartphone
It can be difficult to practice English if there aren’t any native speakers around. But these days, that’s no excuse!...
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7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
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10 Ways to Politely Ask for Clarification in English
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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
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