Better Alternatives to “Common”

Better Alternatives to “Common”

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

Broad vs Wide: What’s the Difference?

Broad vs Wide: What’s the Difference?

Broad vs Wide: What’s the Difference? When learners reach the upper-intermediate stage, they often notice something curious: English has several words that seem to mean “large from side to side,” yet they are not always interchangeable. Broad and wide are two classic examples. They look similar, they behave similarly… and Read more

Ways to say in general

20 Better Ways to Say IN GENERAL

20 Better Ways to Say IN GENERAL (with Clear Examples) There comes a point in every English learner’s journey when “in general” starts to feel… tired. Perfectly correct? Yes. Elegant and varied? Not always. If you’re writing emails, essays, articles, or Cambridge exam answers (B2 First & C1 Advanced), repeating Read more

Ways to say "I understand"

11 Ways to Say “I Understand”

Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. Why would you repeat the same boring phrases over and over again? Let’s look at other ways to say I understand to help you enrich and improve your vocabulary and sound more like a native speaker. In other words, the more words and phrases you know, the more you will understand. You will find it easier to follow a film or series, read a book and of course, communicate better in English. Follow the link to learn 11 ways to say “I understand” in English.