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.
Natural English
Discover collocations for clear, natural English
By Di, November 21 2020
Collocations are key to communicating in English. So what are they, and where do you find them?
Idioms: All ears
By Di, August 22 2020
Prick up your ears for these 10 idioms using the word "ear"!
How word stress can completely change meaning
By Jeremy, May 23 2020
Stressing a word when speaking, by saying it longer, louder or with higher intonation, will show the listener which word is key.
Learn English with karaoke
By Di, October 19 2019
Singing karaoke is a great way to learn English vocabulary and pronunciation—listen to a song, learn the lyrics, and sing!
Portmanteaus you should know
By Jeremy, October 05 2019
A portmanteau is the combination of two words to make a new word. Using portmanteaus is quick and convenient, and it makes you seem more natural.
Uptalk brings you down
By Di, June 22 2019
"Uptalk" is when you say everything with rising tone like it's a question, whether it is one or not.
Analysing speech patterns: Steve Jobs
By Jeremy, December 01 2018
There are many different ways to speak well and many different people who do so. Today, let's look at Steve Jobs's speaking style.
Talking about generations
By Di, October 20 2018
Many Japanese people learning English use the word “generation” to talk about “people” in general, as in,
Younger generations shop online much more than older generations do.