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Learn All About Numbers in English
Did you know there are 525,600 minutes in one year? And, better yet, can you say the number 525,600 in English? The key to saying numbers fluently in English is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Arrange a Meeting in English: Useful Phrases and Exercises
Have you attended a lot of meetings in the last month? No matter where you are (working from home or at an office), I’m sure you got some invitations to attend business…
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…
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…
10 Great English Children’s Books for ESL Students
Have you ever read a whole book in English? Maybe you have tried but never made it to the end, or maybe you started to read one, didn’t recognize most…
How to Write Amazing Emails in English
We are communicating with others all the time. We do that through social media, texts, letters, calls, meetings… When it comes to electronic communication though, email is the most popular…
Complete Guide to 14 Punctuation Marks and Symbols in English
Being able to use punctuation marks correctly is essential for anyone learning a language. The reason why is because punctuation can change the meaning of your sentence according to where…
8 Best Podcasts to Learn English for Any Level
You have probably heard that one of the best ways to learn English is by watching movies and TV shows. There’s no doubt that it is very effective, but you…
How Keeping a Voice Diary Improves English Speaking Skills
What if I told you there’s an app hidden in your phone’s App Library that can help you improve your English speaking skills? I mean, maybe you use this app…
How Writing a Diary Will Transform Your English Skills
Did you keep a diary or journal? We do! Not only is it great for recording memories, but it will completely transform your English skills. Read a few entries from…
“How Are You” in English – Different ways to ask this question
Maybe you have been through this situation before. Somebody asks you ‘How are you?’ and you do one of these: you don’t know exactly how to answer this in a…
55+ phrases to talk about your daily routine in English
Some people love routines, but others hate the idea of doing the same things every single day. Can you talk about your daily routine in English? It’s really important that…
Football Vocabulary in English: All the Words You Need to Know
Football is the most popular sport in the world and if you ever want to watch a match in English, you will need to know the terms in order to…
How to Use Comparative Adjectives with Examples and Exercises
We are always comparing things. Food, cars, people, furniture… everything. Being able to consider the qualities of two things and form an opinion about them is one of the most…
Learn All the Days of the Week in English
Have you ever wondered why we have a seven-day week? Or where did the names Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc come from? Today we will teach you the days of the…
Cooking at Home: Learn English Food Vocabulary from Youtube Videos
Quarantined and spending an insane amount of time in the kitchen trying to make something to eat. Can you relate? This awesome YouTube channel will help you learn English, practice…
50+ Ways to Talk about the Weather in English
Imagine yourself getting in an elevator during your first day of work in New York City. Two of your coworkers are standing there. You walk in and one of them…
5 Secret (But Great) TV Shows and Series to Learn English
In today’s post, we will share with you 5 secret, but great, TV shows that are perfect for you to learn English and practice your listening skills while having lots of fun….
40+ phrases to express preferences in English (beyond ‘I like’)
Everybody has different opinions about what is good. These opinions are called preferences – basically what you like and even how you like it. Coffee, for instance. Do you take…
A1 Beginner English | English Skills | English Vocabulary | Speaking | Vocabulary Games and Exercises
Learn the English alphabet and letters: Games and Exercises
Learn the English alphabet online these games, activities, and exercises on this page. This is perfect for beginner English students. A list of the letters can be found at the…
How to Play Along: A Lesson to Learn English Music Vocabulary
Failure is a difficult experience. Sometimes failure happens because we do not have the right resources or time, sometimes it is because we do not try hard enough, and other…
See, Sea, C: Why you should learn English homophones
Have you ever wondered why so many English words sound the same? It’s a common question from English language learners. The truth is that English sounds can be made with…