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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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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? ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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"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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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