Phrases for Changing the Subject in English Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson! Ever been in a conversation where the topic is going nowhere, or you simply need to steer it in a different direction? Well, being able to change the subject successfully is certainly a helpful communication Read more
Other Ways to Talk about a Problem Hello English learners! Have you noticed how often we use the word problem in English? It’s a very common word, but if you want to sound more natural and advanced, it helps to use alternatives. Depending on the situation, you might need a Read more
Other Ways to Say Ugly Hello English learners, and welcome to a new lesson! The word ugly is very common, but if you want to sound more advanced and natural in English, there are many other words and expressions you can use instead. Some are more polite, some more colourful, Read more
100 Formal and Informal Noun Pairs (with Meanings & Examples) Understanding formal and informal noun pairs is essential if you want to improve your academic writing and exam performance. In exams such as B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS and TOEFL, you must show register control — the ability Read more
50 Foreign Words Commonly Used in English Hello, English learners! Welcome to a new lesson! English is famous for borrowing words from other languages. Over centuries, it has absorbed vocabulary from French, Latin, German, Italian, Spanish, and many others. In this lesson, you’ll explore 50 foreign words that are commonly Read more
10 Advanced Verbs Related to Communication Hello, English learners 👋 Welcome to a new lesson. Today, we’re looking at 10 advanced verbs related to communication — verbs that help you express ideas more precisely, more formally, and more confidently, especially in B2 First and C1 Advanced writing and speaking. Instead Read more
47 Collocations about Knowledge (with Meanings and Examples) Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. Collocations are words that naturally go together in English. Learning them helps you sound more fluent, precise, and confident when speaking and writing. Today, we are focusing on collocations about knowledge, which are extremely Read more