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Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...
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7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
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“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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20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation
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Focus on Fluency: 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
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16 Words for Describing Different Body Types
Most learners will know the common adjectives for describing body shapes; words like "tall," "fat" and "short." But these words...
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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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