Solving false friends: Describing where you live
By Jeremy, 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.
Common mistakes
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.”
Understand and use GENERATION
By Di, August 16 2021
Many English learners have trouble using the word “generation.” Does it mean what you think it means?
Count naturally by saying THERE ARE
By Jeremy, June 21 2021
Try to spot what is unnatural about the following statement, “The number of people on my team is 5."
Use TRY correctly
By Di, June 07 2021
Try as a noun or a verb both means to attempt something, but the nuance can change in unexpected ways. Find out how.
Use CHALLENGE correctly
By Di, May 03 2021
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.
Don't overcomplicate your English
By Jeremy, April 18 2021
As your English improves, you are able to make longer and longer sentences. But, should you?
A simple guide to A, AN and THE
By Pamela, April 05 2021
Knowing when and how to use the articles a, an, and the can be challenging. This simple guide will help.
Sushi is not "raw fish"
By Jeremy, February 20 2021
Communicating in English means you have to communicate not only in a new language, but also across a culture. That means more than just translating words and phrases.
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?