Use TRY correctly
By Di, April 16 2022
Try as a noun or a verb both means to attempt something, but the nuance can change in unexpected ways. Find out how.
Common mistakes
Use CHALLENGE correctly
By Di, April 09 2022
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.
Asking someone to wait
By James, February 26 2022
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!
Why English speakers don't GO DRINKING
By The English Farm, February 19 2022
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.
When do I use Say vs. Tell?
By Di, February 05 2022
The verbs "say" and "tell" are commonly confused. Just remember that you say something, but you tell someone something.
Introducing chunking: one key to speaking clearly
By Jeremy S, January 15 2022
One essential part of speaking well is to break your speech into short chunks—usually a few words— and pausing briefly after each one.
“Three-year-old boy” or “three-yearS-old boy”?
By Matthew, December 05 2021
Using a plural in English can be tough. There are many rules, and sometimes they are hard to understand and remember. One such case is a compound adjective.
All English is business English
By Jeremy S, September 26 2021
I have to come clean about something: English language schools have been selling business English for a long time. But "Business English" is not real.
Solving false friends: Describing where you live
By Jeremy S, August 30 2021
Some English words seem simple, so students overlook them. Many students—even high-level students—have trouble talking about where they live.
Don't say NATURE - describe it instead
By Kahu, August 22 2021
Native speakers never say, “You'll enjoy nature,” or, “It has beautiful nature.”