
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
"Genius!" Fun Names for People with High Skill Levels
Some people have a level of skill that is much higher than the average person. You can say that they...
"No Sweat!" 10 Alternatives for "Easy"
Learning a new language can often be difficult — there is a lot of vocabulary and tricky grammar to remember....
Using Your Head: 15 Different Ways to Say "Think"
Like many other basic English verbs, "think" has several useful synonyms. Each word has its own nuance and situations in...
10 Commonly Confused English Word Pairs
In the past, we've looked at the word pair of "advice" and "advise." But there are many more similar word...
Free Word Games to Test Your English Skills
As schoolchildren, we all played games designed to help us learn and memorize important information. Games are a great way...
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...
No Dilly-Dallying: Funny (But Useful) English Word Pairs
Some English word pairs sound funny — but they are still very useful to know.
What is Breaking? Vocabulary for the Newest Olympic Event
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will feature a single new event: breaking. Just like skateboarding in the Tokyo Olympics,...
"Sick!" When Negative Words Have Positive Meanings
When you learn a new language, you quickly realize that there are often exceptions to rules, and many expressions have...
Essential English Vocabulary for Cooking
Not only is cooking an inexpensive way to eat delicious food, it can also be a fun and relaxing hobby....
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...