
Essential English Vocabulary for Cooking
Cooking is a great way to try different delicious foods, but it can also be a fun hobby. If you’d...
How to Talk About Hot Weather in English
Topic Focus: Super English Words
English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
What "Lexical Resource" Means on the IELTS Speaking Test
When you take the IELTS Speaking test, the examiner grades you on four skills: Your score for each skill makes up...
Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language [Updated]
William Shakespeare didn't influence just English literature, he influenced the English language in general. Often called England's national poet, even...
How to Agree and Disagree in English
Agreeing and disagreeing is a natural part of all communication, no matter the language. There are many ways to do...
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...
What is the Super Bowl? English for "The Big Game" [Updated]
Early every year, Americans gather on one Sunday afternoon for a large celebration. It's not a national holiday, but people...
"They're," "Their" and "There": What's the Difference?
Don’t be fooled by the pronunciation of “they’re,” “their” and “there.” Although they sound similar, each has specific uses and...
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...
The Hidden Meanings Behind English Pokémon Names [Updated]
Since its start in the 1990s, the Pokémon series has had a big influence on popular culture, including everything from...
English Slang on Social Media
Confused by words and expressions you're seeing online or hearing fluent English speakers use? Slang changes so quickly that sometimes...
Welcoming a New President: English for Inauguration Day
In the United States, a new president is chosen every four years. But while Election Day is in November, the...
How to Say “My Internet Isn’t Working!” in English [Updated]
You’ve probably been in a situation in which you’re talking to someone online and suddenly their video freezes, your internet...
Among Us Vocabulary You Can Use in Real Life [Updated]
Have you ever wondered which words in Among Us are actually useful in real life? Since the game became a...
Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language [Updated]
William Shakespeare didn't influence just English literature, he influenced the English language in general. Often called England's national poet, even...
Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Before the big cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions related to...
Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters [Updated]
When disasters happen, they can be big news around the world, no matter where they occur. Different locations experience things...
English Idioms and Expressions for the Summer [Updated]
When you think of the summertime, you may imagine vacations, travel and afternoons at the beach. On the other hand,...
"Say" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
Pop quiz! What's the difference between the following questions? Why does one sentence use "tell" and the other "say"? Read...
What "Lexical Resource" Means on the IELTS Speaking Test
When you take the IELTS Speaking test, the examiner grades you on four skills: Your score for each skill makes up...
Bottoms Up! English Vocabulary for Drinking [Updated]
From wine to beer and from sake to whiskey, drinking alcohol is something people around the world enjoy. It's useful...
Still Saying "Very"? Use These Adjectives Instead [Updated]
There's an easy way to improve your English vocabulary: avoid the word "very." Instead, use stronger adjectives. This time, we'll...