Many people who are learning the English language want to know, “how can I start thinking in English?” We all naturally think in our first language, to start thinking in English you need to know the words instinctively without thinking …
The most common business English phrases will depend on the business setting. If you are meeting someone, this is considered a “meet up”. For example, “Let’s meet up at my office tomorrow morning to discuss the new project.” If you …
The most typical answer to “What’s up” is “Not much, how about you?” and that’s it. If the other person actually does want to have a conversation at that moment, then they’ll continue on with a question or something they want to …
There are a ton of phrases that native English speakers use without a second thought. Most are self-explanatory, but there are plenty of common expressions that tend to trip up (or “confuse”) language learners. How do I put this? Let’s …
When you’re trying to identify online communities where you can work with fellow English-language learners, you should check their community rules. Strong, genuinely helpful groups will clearly state that they do not allow disrespectful language, discrimination, religious discussions, advertisements, etc. …
Given that so many online education resources have popped up in the last decade, it really seems like – as long as you want to learn – you can learn just about any skill on the internet. I’ll give you …
Personally, I spent 7 years studying Spanish in high school and college, but I almost never spoke Spanish outside of class. I would stutter and clam up anytime I did happen to meet a native Spanish speaker. I would spend …
Here’s a few tips to help you get comfortable speaking whichever foreign language you’re learning: Nail down the pronunciation and grammar. After all, they form the basis of language learning. Next, learn from the real world: Download 20 minutes of …
[Language ★★★] (P1) Whether you are a foreign student or a native speaker, English skills can always be improved. There are many tried and true tips for learning English. These are five English tips that are often taught to the …
[Places & Travel ★★★] (P1) The home of the Swedish royal family is apparently “spook central”. But Queen Silvia says not to worry, the “small friends … ghosts” that haunt the 17th-century halls of Drottningholm Palace mean no harm and …
