How to use TED talks to learn English
By Cassandra, January 08 2022
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.
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One simple pattern for jokes and metaphors
By The English Farm, December 18 2021
Metaphors, jokes and strong language are very common in spoken English. Even if you don't use it yourself, understanding this style is a big step towards watching movies with subtitles or hanging out with native English speakers.
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?
Analysing speech patterns: Steve Jobs
By Jeremy, June 14 2021
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.
Uptalk brings you down
By Di, May 30 2021
"Uptalk" is when you say everything with a rising tone like it's a question. It makes you sound weak and underconfident. Here's how to solve it.
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.
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.
Beat around the bush
By Pamela, February 03 2020
If someone beats around the bush, they do not talk about a subject in an open or direct way. Instead, they may talk about a lot of irrelevant or unimportant details to avoid getting to the main point. People usually beat around the bush, either consciously or subconsciously, when they are trying to avoid a subject that is sensitive, controversial, or uncomfortable. As a result, the person may approach the topic cautiously by discussing it in a vague or roundabout way.