Introducing New Courses for Young Learners!
Following the release of 150 new Intermediate Conversation lessons earlier this year, we’re excited to announce some big updates to...
Learn English With These Classic Christmas Songs [Updated]
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How to Talk About Prices in English
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8 Expressions for Making Urgent Requests Politely
Sometimes you really need something quickly. The problem with formal speech is that it can be difficult to express that...
In Vogue: 11 Alternative Expressions for "Popular"
People, places and events that are popular are naturally a big topic of conversation. And whenever lots of people are...
11 Animal Names You Can Use to Describe People
Just like English speakers often use words for taste to describe people, they do the same with animal names. If...
"It's Nothing, Really." Modesty in English (Phrases and Quotes)
It's nice to get positive attention because of skills, accomplishments or even looks. However, most people are careful to not...
"Take it Easy!" 10 English Expressions for Relaxing
Life can be busy and stressful sometimes. Whether it's because of responsibilities at work, assignments at school, or spending time...
Signing Off: How to End a Letter in English
If you’d like to write a letter in English, there are plenty of information sources online that can help you....
How Many Different Ways Can You Use "Thing"?
Have you ever thought about all of the ways you can use "thing"? It's a very simple word, but you...
10 Inspirational MCU Quotes for English Learners
For over 15 years, the MCU has been entertaining audiences around the world with its stories of superheroes in strange...
From Barbie to Einstein: Names That Became Common English Words
Throughout history, there have been both real people and fictional characters who have had a big impact on society. Sometimes...
How to Use "Issue" Like a Pro
Do you know the word "issue" well? It's a surprisingly useful word that fluent English speakers may say several times...
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...
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,...
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...