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This blog describes how to use the verb "hurt" to describe pain. It also explains how to explain the degrees of pain we feel and lists common have + noun collocations for describing pain.

A great way to prepare for your GBC or other speaking test is to predict the questions you might be asked. That way you can build your vocabulary and have ideas ready for common topics. Learn how with our latest blog post!

Find out more about the most popular word guessing game of the year—Wordle. Learn why this game is so tempting to native and non-native speakers, and how you can win it every time!

Hand gestures can make a difference in your English meetings or next presentation. In this blog post, learn 3 easy ways to incorporate them today!

Try as a noun or a verb both means to attempt something, but the nuance can change in unexpected ways. Find out how.

A mistake that English language learners often make is to misuse the word “challenge.” As a noun it means a difficult task, but as a verb the meaning is quite different. 

Learn about the two most common grammar complaints and how to grow from it!

In this blog post, find out what teachers mean when they say "shadowing" will help you improve your English. We break it down in 3 easy steps for you to master! 

Learn 3 reasons why you may be struggling with English fluency. Then find out what you can do to fix it.

How do you maintain confidentiality without being rude? Recognize a bad way and learn some good ways to express confidentiality. 

With the right setup and the right approach, working from home can be enjoyable. Learn more with our 5 tips!

If you have ever asked yourself , "How do I politely tell an English speaker to wait?", then this is the blog post for you. We answer why and how to do this correctly. This article is helpful both for business and non-business settings. Check it out!

Native English speakers rarely say "go drinking". But we do like to drink alcohol. We use different phrases to communicate this. Find out why and how.

"Would" is a modal auxiliary verb that has lots of different uses in English. We'll look at 10 of them in this blog post.

The verbs "say" and "tell" are commonly confused. Just remember that you say something, but you tell someone something.

Running an effective English meeting is important, but there are many different approaches to do this. Learn some simple, applicable tips you can start to use today!

To learn new words, most people look them up in the dictionary or translator. This is a good start. But the definition is only one aspect of a word that you need to know. To use the word correctly, you need to think about two other things: connotations, and collocations.

One essential part of speaking well is to break your speech into short chunks—usually a few words— and pausing briefly after each one. 

Have you ever wondered why your teachers encourage the use of TED talks? Find out why and the steps to use TED talks to learn English.

To understand how to score high on a test, you need to understand the scoring system. G.B.C. scores are a little mysterious, but they are based on a system used by the U.S. government.