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When to say ANY and EVERY

By Jin, February 14 2021

At first glance, sentences like, "Anyone can try it" and, "Everyone can try it" seem to mean the same thing. What's the difference?

Adjectives

Grammar

Usage

Vocabulary

Common mistakes

You’ve probably heard your teachers say, “Keep studying, it will be worth it in the long run!” Or, “Congratulations, you deserve it!” But what do these expressions really mean, and how can you use them in your own life?

Common mistakes

Grammar

Vocabulary

The danger of false friends

By James, January 31 2021

False friends are words from different languages that seem similar but are, in fact, not. The French president Emmanuel Macron made a famous mistake in 2017.

False friends

Japanese English

Translation

Think outside the box

By Di, January 23 2021

Can't find the answer? Then get creative—think outside the box!

Logic

Skills

Cool, eh? Show culture with question tags

By Jeremy, January 16 2021

A question tag turns a simple word, phrase or sentence into a question. Simple, right?

While some question tags are universal, other tags are specific to cultures around the world.

"Sorry to" is not an apology

By Jeremy, January 09 2021

There is a good chance you've said or heard someone say, "Sorry to be late!" But that's a mistake. Using sorry to + verb is not for an apology. It's used to express sympathy for an action you will do or are doing.

Common mistakes

Study without getting tired

By Jeremy, January 03 2021

Head coach Firas Zahabi recently shared a fresh take on how to meet your goals. He talked about physical exercise—see the picture above, but his advice is useful to meet study goals as well.

Study techniques

3 great examples of sharp endings in spoken English

By Jeremy, December 19 2020

We remember the ending more clearly than the rest, so a memorable conclusion is a key aspect to a strong answer.

When discipline wins against motivation

By Nadim, December 12 2020

Many of my students talk about motivation, but discipline can be more powerful.

Business Concepts - When simple tasks take far too long

By Jeremy, December 05 2020

When we have a tight deadline, most of us can finish a lot of work quickly. But if the deadline is far away, that same work takes much longer. Why is that?

G.B.C.

Speaking tests

Business concepts

The quickest guide to English proficiency tests

By Hina, November 28 2020

There are so many English proficiency tests that are available. Some are offered in one specific country, others are offered and used globally. The table below will help you to figure out which test best fits your needs!