
How to Use "Play" Like a Native Speaker
In English, simple words are often the most useful, and "play" is a great example. It's common when talking about...
How to Talk About Hot Weather in English
Topic Focus: Super English Words
Everyday English Abbreviations You Should Know
More Than Romance: 14 English Idioms Related to the Heart
Everyday English Abbreviations You Should Know
English is full of useful shortcuts that let you express an idea with just a few letters. This time, we'll...
How to Use "Enough" Like a Native Speaker
"Enough" is used often in daily conversations, so understanding its different forms will give your English fluency a big boost....
How Many Different Ways Can You Use "Hit"?
When you hear "hit," do you think of a verb or noun first? Like other simple English words, "hit" is...
"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...
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...
More Than Romance: 14 English Idioms Related to the Heart
Our hearts are responsible for pumping blood through our bodies. And as a symbol, they represent feelings of love and...
How to Use "Like"…Like a Native Speaker
Most students learn the basic meaning of "like" early in their English study. But this simple word can be used...
"Its" and "It's": What's the Difference?
Many English words sound the same, and when you're speaking, you can often ignore their similarities. But when you're writing,...
How to Use "Big" Like a Native Speaker
"Big" is probably one of the first words you learned when you began learning English. It expresses a very simple...
Topic Focus: English for Food and Drink
Everybody loves food. Some people travel around the world just to try different countries' special dishes and unique flavors. We’ve...
"How Far" and "How Long": What's the Difference? [Updated]
"How far" and "how long" may sound the same to many English learners, but each has a specific meaning and...
The Many Meanings and Uses of X [Updated]
X is one of the most powerful letters in the alphabet. From math to maps, and from voting to kissing,...
The Ultimate Guide to Using "Can" and "Be Able To"
Though similar, "can" and "be able to" are different in three important ways: This post will explain each of these...
"What's Up?": How to Use It and Respond to It
"What's up?" If you have English-speaking friends or watch English TV and movies, you've probably heard this expression before. Even...
Why Native English Speakers Say "Have" When They Mean "Eat"
Has a waiter ever asked you “What will you have to drink?” Or have you ever heard a native English...
"Used To" / "Be Used To" / "Get Used To": What's the Difference? [Updated]
By itself, "use" means "to put into action for a specific purpose." But when you add "to," it becomes a...
How to Use "Enough" Like a Native Speaker
"Enough" is used often in daily conversations, so understanding its different forms will give your English fluency a big boost....
"Me Too" and "Neither Do I" - A Quick Guide to Agreements
Many English learners know that "me too" is a simple and easy way to agree with someone. However, they may...
How to Use "You Know" Like a Native Speaker
If you watch English-language TV or listen to native speakers in a casual conversation, one thing you will definitely hear...
What Does "Stuff" Mean and How Do You Use It?
If you’ve watched English-language movies or listened to people speaking in English, you’ve probably heard the word “stuff” often. But...