Do you know what learner dictionaries are? They’re special English-only dictionaries for language learners. They give word meanings using simple[…]
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Five English phrases you need to know for dinner parties
Do you like dinner parties? They can be fun, especially if they are also with people from other countries. They[…]
Read morePractice your speaking with self-talks
Do you know what self-talks are? They are short talks you prepare and do alone using a set time and[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘My English is rusty’ mean?
In this phrase, ‘rusty’ means a skill is not as good as it used to be. In other words, the[…]
Read moreWhat are the best apps for learning vocabulary?
There are many apps that can help you learn vocabulary. Many of them are fun because you can learn new[…]
Read moreUsing ‘shadowing’ to improve pronunciation
Do you know what ‘shadowing’ is? Shadowing is repeating what a speaker says just after they say it. You try[…]
Read moreUsing TV sitcoms to build your conversation skills
Do you know what a TV sitcom is? It is a kind of comedy you watch on TV. Sitcoms are[…]
Read moreFour phrases you need for casual conversations
Causal conversations can be difficult for language learners. One reason is they often use short phrases that you may not[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘Do you get the picture?’ mean?
If someone asks you ‘Do you get the picture?’, they are checking if you understand something. So, here, ‘picture’ isn’t[…]
Read moreEasy tips for predicting to improve your listening
Is listening in English difficult for you? Sometimes it’s because you are not prepared before you listen. One way to[…]
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