by architamittra on July 1, 2020 at 5:28 pm

Pop quiz! Oh no! Remember, when your teacher would spring (give without notice) a surprise quiz on your class, and you would immediately (right away) go into panic mode? Well, do not worry, these are […]

by architamittra on June 29, 2020 at 11:48 pm

“How are you feeling today?” “I am good, thanks!” “No, how are you, really?” “I am….” At times, both native English speakers and language […]

by sophiemcdonald on June 24, 2020 at 10:00 pm

Reading the correct train times when heading to a job interview. Double-checking that box of hair dye to make sure it won’t turn your hair green. Understanding the small differences between […]

by Adrianne Elizabeth on June 17, 2020 at 10:50 pm

Questions are a useful part of all languages. Asking questions helps you figure out where the train station is, what you’re ordering from a restaurant or what time you’re meeting a […]

by jamespearce on June 10, 2020 at 8:03 pm

There’s a common expression in English that says “variety is the spice of life.” It means in order for things to be interesting, they need to be new, different and constantly […]

by Dhritiman Ray on June 8, 2020 at 9:27 pm

“And I will, but you won’t And I do, but, but you don’t We won’t budge either way But we like it, we like it” These lines from Katy Perry’s song “Agree to […]

by stephaniewindle on June 3, 2020 at 12:26 pm

“Excuse me, ma’am.” “Nice to meet you, sir.” “Hey, buddy!” Wait, back up. There are so many ways of addressing people in English. But what’s the right […]

by jamespearce on June 1, 2020 at 6:47 pm

You’ve studied your English verb conjugation. You’ve got a great grasp of vocabulary and your accent is perfect. You’re talking to native speakers and understanding every single […]

by Elisabeth Cook on May 27, 2020 at 12:35 pm

Do you like to tell stories? Do you enjoy gossiping about which celebrities are dating each other? Do you chat with your friends about your other friends? Or do you just enjoy reading books and […]

by architamittra on May 25, 2020 at 2:24 pm

I vividly remember my first day at school. I’m sure you do, too! I remember feeling scared, shy and tongue-tied (unable to speak). I wanted to make new friends and fit in, but I wasn’t […]

by architamittra on May 20, 2020 at 7:26 pm

Raise your hand if you think English grammar is confusing! We can never count the total number of stars in the sky. Yet stars is a “countable” noun. But we can be fairly certain about the […]

by jamespearce on May 18, 2020 at 5:30 pm

It’s time for a quick story. This is a story about a family of three words: Mr. Look, Mrs. See and Ms. Watch. You’ll definitely meet these three characters if you’re an English […]

by Michael Cristiano on May 18, 2020 at 5:02 pm

Have you ever dreamed about having a big garden filled with fruits, vegetables and flowers? To grow your own garden, you’ll need to plant some seeds, regularly add water and take care of the […]

by Michael Cristiano on May 13, 2020 at 8:21 pm

Do you like to play on the slide? “Well, yes… but I can’t right now!” you protest. “I’m working on tricky English pronunciation and even trickier English spelling […]

by architamittra on May 11, 2020 at 10:09 pm

How can I use the present tense to talk about the past in English? It doesn’t make any sense! You’re right—it doesn’t make sense… at first! That’s why […]