3 Amazing Strategies for Dealing With Unfamiliar Vocabulary in English
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3 Amazing Strategies for Dealing With Unfamiliar Vocabulary in English

All English learners have faced this situation before: whether you are reading something and come across a word that you don’t know the meaning of or you are having a conversation and don’t know a specific word needed to express yourself. How do we deal with unfamiliar words in English? How do you learn these…

Question Tags: How to Ask for Confirmation in English, plus Exercises
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Question Tags: How to Ask for Confirmation in English, plus Exercises

You know what questions tags are, don’t you? If you have never heard of this before, go back to the first sentence of this blog post. The clause don’t you? is what we call a question tag. There are positive tags and negative tags. Keep reading to understand the difference between them. These types of question help us…

How to Pronounce the “ed” Sound in English: Ultimate Tips, Plus Exercises
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How to Pronounce the “ed” Sound in English: Ultimate Tips, Plus Exercises

Whenever we use the past tense in English, we need to make the -ed sound. This can be a tricky sound for any non-native English speakers, since there are three different ways to pronounce it. I know I have struggled with making this sound for a long time, but I can guarantee you this blog post will…

80+ Conversation Questions for You to Practice English
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80+ Conversation Questions for You to Practice English

You know that the best way to practice conversational English is by talking to other people. However, it can be difficult sometimes to come up with questions to start a conversation with a friend in English. You don’t have to worry about that anymore! We have selected some questions that you can ask your friends…

How to Pronounce the “u” Sound in English, plus Exercises
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How to Pronounce the “u” Sound in English, plus Exercises

You don’t have to tell us twice that “u” is a funny vowel in English. That’s why we’ve come up with this guide to help you learn the “u” sound in English. Let’s think about the words full and fuel. Try saying them out loud. Can you notice the difference between the sound? The “u” in full is short while…

How to Use Polite Expressions Like “Do you mind?” in English
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How to Use Polite Expressions Like “Do you mind?” in English

How would you ask a friend to help you? There are a few questions you can make, such as Can you help me with…? Or Can you do….for me? Both of them are good options, but there is one phrase you should definitely add to your dictionary and use whenever you need to ask something politely in English. I’m talking about the expressions using…

How to Pronounce /ɪ/ and /i:/ in English, Plus Exercises
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How to Pronounce /ɪ/ and /i:/ in English, Plus Exercises

Think about the words sit and seat. Do they sound different to you? Or the same? Try to say them out loud and pay attention to the sounds “i” and “ea”. The same happens with live and leave. These two English vowel sounds are closely linked. If you struggle with making those sounds, don’t you worry! It’s common for English learners…

20 Different Ways to Agree and Disagree in English
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20 Different Ways to Agree and Disagree in English

Do you agree with other people a lot during conversations? Or do you prefer to challenge them with different ideas? Whatever your personality, at some point during conversation, you will need to express agreement. The good news is that there are more ways to do that than by just saying yes or yeah. In this blog…

Learn the Basics of English Pronunciation, Plus 4 Exercises
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Learn the Basics of English Pronunciation, Plus 4 Exercises

When you are learning English (or any other language), you will be presented with sounds that your native language does not have. Learning to make those sounds and therefore being able to pronounce the words the best way possible is one of the biggest challenges an English learner will face during their learning process. In…

Using “So” in English Conversation – ESL Speaking Tips
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Using “So” in English Conversation – ESL Speaking Tips

Did you know that so is one of the top 50 words used in English? If you’re not already using this word, keep reading because once you have this conversation strategy in your toolbelt, your speaking in English will be more fluent. One of the best words you can add to your English knowledge is so, because we use this to make…