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.
Vocabulary
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.
“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.
When HOW questions are not questions at all
By Jeremy, November 28 2021
English speakers like to use strong language, and one way they do that is with questions that are not really questions.
Describe flavors like a pro
By Jeremy, April 12 2021
Most people can say they like or don't like something. It can be delicious or disgusting, but that doesn't communicate the flavor. Let's work on describing flavors.
Vocabulary for formal meetings
By Di, March 01 2021
Formal meetings have a special vocabulary. Many of the words seem simple, but the meanings may be different than what you expect.
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?
Worth it or deserve it?
By Pamela, February 06 2021
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?
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?
Describing amounts with "enough" and "too"
By Di, August 29 2020
The words enough and too are easy to understand, but many students fail to use them correctly. Or, even if they are correct, they may be unnatural. I've heard too many mistakes, and I've had enough! It's time to master too and enough.