How to Talk About Hot Weather in English
"It's hot!" You can use this simple phrase to describe the weather when the temperature goes up in the summertime....
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English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
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How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English [Updated]
"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
"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 Sound 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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The History Behind 3 English Words for "Woman"
March 8 is International Women's Day! In honor of this holiday, let's learn about the history behind three common words...
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22 English Idioms Based on Body Parts
You've probably heard the expression "broken heart" before. It's an example of an idiom based on a part of the...
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Popular Movie Quotes Used in Daily Conversation [Updated]
Famous quotes from Western movies include "May the force be with you" from Star Wars and "I'll be back" from...
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How to Read Numbers in English
There are probably many English learners who can read numbers up to the thousands, but numbers higher than that can...
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How and When to Use the Passive Voice
Most of the English you speak is probably in the active voice. That’s a good thing because the active voice...
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Daily News Lesson Roundup: Job Interviews
Job interviews can be stressful — especially if you're having one in a language that isn't your first! So it's...
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9 Common English Expressions from Pop Culture
What's considered popular changes very quickly, and people often forget things that used to be cool. But sometimes, things are...
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Flipping Out: 13 Ways to Express Anger in English
Anger is one of our most basic emotions. And just like happiness or sadness, it's a feeling that can be...
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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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