11 Names That Became Common English Words
Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...


How Many Ways Can You Use "Thing"?


How to "Soften" Your English


5 Easy Tips for Making Small Talk in English


11 Different Ways to Say "Thank You" in English


13 English "Brain" Idioms and Expressions
The brain is the part of our bodies that lets us think and process information. But the word also appears...


Modern Christmas Songs for English Learners
Some Christmas songs have become classics that get lots of plays in stores and on the radio. But modern musicians...
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English Adjectives for Both Taste and Personality [Updated]
You probably know that you can use "cheesy" to describe a food like lasagna or pizza — but did you...


How To Stop Running Out of Time on the TOEIC Reading Test
If you feel rushed while taking the TOEIC reading test, you're not alone. Most test-takers find it hard to answer...


Collocations: Word Pairs for Natural English
"Quick food"? "Do a test"? "White and black"? Do these phrases sound strange to you? If they do, then you...


Daily News Lesson Collection: Christmas
The Christmas season is here again! To help you get into the spirit, we've collected 10 Daily News lessons with...


❄️ "Cold" Expressions To Use This Winter ❄️
As the temperature begins to drop at the end of the year, it's a great time to learn some English...


Ask These Simple Questions To Keep a Conversation Going
While making small talk in English is an important skill, sometimes you want the conversation to last longer. So what...
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"Both," "Either" and "Neither": What's the Difference? [Updated]
Although "both," "either" and "neither" are words most English students know, they may not understand the small differences in usage...


11 Different Ways to Say "Thank You" in English
Have you ever wanted to thank a friend for help, but “Thanks” didn't feel strong enough? On the other hand,...


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 [Updated]
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick or injured? If you do, here are 20 short English expressions...


20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation
Quotes are great tools for finding inspiration and new ways of looking at life. But many well-known quotes are long...


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 [Updated]
Around a certain time of the year, lots of people begin catching colds — or worse, the flu. We hope...
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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...


Focus on Fluency: 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use can be difficult. And if you want to improve your fluency, it's even more challenging,...


"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...