Slow Audio for Language Learning: A Good or Bad Idea?
When you’re learning a language, it’s important to work on all aspects of the language. Comprehension and expression are crucial in both written and spoken contexts. But as necessary as it is, many learners find that they struggle […]
Read More25 British Slang Expressions from 9 Different Regions
We have a fun topic today! You probably know that there are many different English accents across the United Kingdom. But did you know that the slang vocabulary you hear can also change depending on where you are […]
Read MoreRecord Your Voicemail Greeting in English: 5 Messages You Can Steal
I’m sure you’ve called someone before and gotten a voicemail message that left you wondering if you’d even called the right number. “Hi, you’ve reached [phone number]. Please leave a message,” doesn’t inspire much confidence, nor does it […]
Read MoreEnglish Grammar Mistakes That (Even!) Native Speakers Make
Do you find that you’re often worried about making a mistake when you speak or write in English? Well, you’re certainly not alone. First off, English grammar is notoriously complicated. And second, just about every person who has […]
Read MoreQuit, Quite or Quiet? – Master the Differences [VIDEO]
Are you quite sure that you know when to use quit, quite or quiet? It might seem quite confusing. But before you quit (I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist), let me explain the differences between these three words and […]
Read MoreHow to Flirt in English: I Matched with an English Speaker on Tinder! [VIDEO]
It’s Valentine’s Day, so we thought we’d do a special lesson on flirting in English! If you use dating apps, you might have already had questions about how to flirt in English. Especially if you’ve matched with a […]
Read MoreSilent Letters in English: How Are They Pronounced? [VIDEO]
A big part of learning English is learning how to pronounce English words. But there are a lot of traps that can make mastering English difficult: silent letters in English, letter combinations that are pronounced differently depending on […]
Read MoreThe Best Language to Learn for Business
Why learn a language for business? I’m sure you know the many benefits of learning a second language—the ability to communicate with others, the way it opens your mind to new cultures and opportunities, traveling becomes much easier, […]
Read MoreWind or Wind? English Heteronyms That Confuse Learners
English can be confusing at times! Just take the way some words are pronounced (nothing like how they are spelled) and all of the different prepositions. Not to mention idioms and phrasal verbs! No wonder English learners—and even […]
Read MoreBusiness Expressions & Idioms, Or How to “Talk Business”
If you are learning English for work purposes, you are likely to come across business expressions, idioms, and phrases that are confusing for an English learner to understand. Colloquial expressions used by native speakers can be difficult as […]
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