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8 English Idioms You'll Hear in the Workplace

Do you scratch your head when you hear peculiar English idioms? I understand; Some professional English phrases are weird and confusing. In this article, we'll explore some of the most interesting workplace English idioms.

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Remote Workers Guide on How to Improve English Speaking Skills

Speaking English as a non-native can be challenging, especially when you want to get into remote work. Learning the language sometimes isn't enough so we prepared 7 tips to improve English speaking skills quickly.

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5 Ways to Stay Motivated While Learning English

You've been learning English for a while now, and no matter what your level is, it can sometimes be demoralizing. You might be wondering, "Is this all worth it? Will I ever get fluent?" You're not alone. Learning a language as an adult can be a years-long process,

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A Guide to English Holiday Vocabulary for Christmas and More

It's that time of year. In many countries around the world, families and schools are preparing for their holiday festivities. If you've ever spent time in Europe, the US, Canada and many more countries, you know how festive these next few months are. From decorations, to special holiday foods, to

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30 English Fitness Words to Boost Your Learning English

Fitness junkie, gym rat, gains...you might think fitness is all about the physical—but what about the mental? Have you considered using your hobby as an English practice? Before we start, what is fitness? Fitness is the state of being in good physical health. It can describe your muscles,

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101 English Medical Words You Should Know

In recent months, many people have begun once again to go abroad to study, travel, or visit family. But, as the past few years have taught us, it's important to be mindful of our health as we explore new places! Sorting out health care, pharmacies, or even trips to the

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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your English Study Abroad

Studying abroad can be life-changing. You can get a short window into not only another language, but a totally different culture and lifestyle! A "study abroad" is a period of time during your studies at university where you live in another country. Study abroads can be one week,

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10 Tongue Twisters to Test Your English Pronunciation

If you've ever been a child on a playground, you're probably familiar with the concept of a "tongue twister." In Spanish, they're known as trabalenguas. In French, they're called virelangue. Almost every language has their own tongue twisters but the concept is the same: These phrases are filled

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How to Nail an Interview in English as a Language Learner

Whether it's your first interview or your millionth, an interview is a major step in acquiring a new job. Interviews can be very stressful! You are being evaluated in a short time and asked many questions. That can be difficult--especially if it is in an entirely different language! As an

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4 Ways to Get Kids Excited about Learning English

How do you turn studying English from a chore into a fun way to bond? Here are four engaging ways to get kids pumped about learning--and using--English.

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How to Use Ordinal Numbers like a Native English Speaker

Native English speakers use ordinal numbers. Think "first, second and third"...look familiar? Those are ordinals! Learn how and why you should you use them.

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15 Common English Filler Words You Should Know

What are filler words? They're everywhere in spoken English. Learn not only what English filler words are but how to use them in English conversation.