Adverbs of Degree (B2–C1): How Strong Is Your English, Really? There comes a point in every learner’s journey when very starts to feel a little… tired. At B2–C1 level, English is no longer just about being correct. It’s about precision. About choosing exactly how strong an idea should sound. This Read more
Better Alternatives to “Common” (with Meanings and Example Sentences) The word common is one of the most overused words in English. Learners use it to talk about problems, mistakes, habits, beliefs, and situations. Better Alternatives to “Common” But common is very vague. It can mean many different things: something happens Read more
Suffix –phile Hello, English learners! Today, we will explore an interesting suffix –phile. You might have seen it in words like bibliophile or audiophile, but what does it actually mean? What does “–phile” mean? The suffix –phile comes from the Greek word philos, meaning loving or fond of. When you Read more
14 Idioms and Expressions about Learning Hello English learners! Are you learning for your exams? I prepared 14 idioms and expressions about learning which can be extremely useful, especially if you are planning to take IELTS, FCE or CAE exams. My students sometimes ask me how many idioms there are Read more
Unless vs Otherwise Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. Have you ever found yourself hesitating between using unless and otherwise? They both seem to mean “if not”; however, they do not act in the same way. Unless slips neatly into a sentence to set a condition, while otherwise Read more
Vocabulary Related to Nutrition Hello, English learners! We all know that food is life – but do you know the right words to talk about nutrition in English? If you are preparing for a Cambridge exam or simply want to sound more fluent when discussing health and lifestyle, this lesson Read more
How to Sound More Natural in English Conversations: 10 Essential Tips for B2–C1 Learners At level B2 or C1, you already know a lot of grammar and vocabulary. Still, in daily, informal speech, you feel like something is lacking. You sound too official. You don’t know how to respond quickly. Read more