
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....
Topic Focus: Super English Words
English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
How to Talk About Prices in English
In our post on money, we discussed many of the different names people use to talk about it. This time,...
Are You a "Prima Donna"? English for People with Too Much Pride
We’ve already taken a look at phrases and quotes related to modesty. This time, we’ll focus on the opposite personality...
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...
"Old" or "Vintage"? Saying Negative Things in a Positive Way
Have you ever thought about the difference between "bathroom" and "restroom"? In most situations, they mean the same thing, so...
Halloween Expressions You Can Use All Year Round [Updated]
When you think of Halloween, what images come to your mind? Pumpkins and costume parties? Or perhaps candy and trick-or-treating? ...
What's the Difference Between These English Words?
For many English learners, it's common to be confused by two or more words that seem to have the same...
Essential English Vocabulary for Remote Work
More people work remotely today than ever before. Some do it only a few days a week, while others rarely...
9 Alternative Expressions for "Study"
As an English learner, "study" should be a word you know well. It's very useful, but if you use it...
English for Politics and the Election Season
Election Day in the US takes place in early November, but the election season — the time when politicians advertise,...
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...
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...
"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...
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,...
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 Expressions for Drinking
From wine to beer, and from sake to whiskey, enjoying alcohol is a pastime that is popular around the world....
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...