Adverbs. The Oxford Dictionary tells us that this term comes from adverbium, a Latin word composed of ad- (to - expressing addition) + … Read More about List Of Adverbs: 180+ Essential Adverbs In English
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164 English Abbreviations: The Ultimate Guide To Abbreviations
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113 IELTS Speaking Questions & How To Answer Them
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How To Write A CV In English To Get Your Dream Job
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The 7 Different Types Of English: A Learner’s Guide
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A Simple Guide To Question Tags In English
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83 Commonly Mispronounced English Words
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182 English Questions & Answers For Amazing English Conversations
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33 Business English Vocabulary Words For Fluency At Work
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51 Tongue Twisters In English To Perfect Your Pronunciation
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25 Games To Learn English While Having Fun
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Tenses In English: A Clear & Comprehensive Overview
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Present Simple vs Present Continuous: A Simple Guide
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How To Master Present Perfect Continuous
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The Ultimate Guide To The Past Continuous
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A Comprehensive Guide To The Past Simple In English
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English Adjective Order Made Easy
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50 Essential New Zealand Slang Words To Sound Like A Local In No Time
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Possessive Pronouns: A Complete Guide To Possessive Pronouns & Adjectives
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The Ultimate Guide To Writing And Saying Dates In English
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Numbers In English: How To Count And Talk About English Numbers
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80+ English Collocations To Boost Your Vocabulary & Sound More Fluent
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A Comprehensive Guide To The 9+ Modal Verbs In English
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100 Australian Slang Words & Expressions To Sound Like A Local
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The 25 Best English Magazines To Improve Your English And Have Fun
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Where Did English Come From? The Epic History Of The English Language
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Learn English With Podcasts: The 15 Best Podcasts For Learners
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The 19 Best YouTube Channels To Learn English
There are so many YouTube channels out there. But which ones are the best YouTube channels to learn English? … Read More about The 19 Best YouTube Channels To Learn English
10 English Word Stress Rules To Pronounce English Like A Pro
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20 Tricky Minimal Pairs In English To Improve Your Pronunciation
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Rules Of English Pronunciation: 28 Rules To Help You Speak Fluently
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Best English Speaking App: 14 Apps To Perfect Your Spoken English Skills
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How To Improve Your English Reading Skills: 18 Top Tips
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The 20 Best Movies For English Learners
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The Ultimate Guide To The English Future Tense
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10 Common Interview Questions And Answers In English
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The 11 Best English Vocabulary Books For English Learners
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100 Essential English Verbs For Fluent English Communication
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Why Learn English? 16 Surprising Reasons To Learn English
Why learn English? Well, English is the most spoken language in the world. … Read More about Why Learn English? 16 Surprising Reasons To Learn English
A Comprehensive Guide To Professional English
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20 English Greetings To Sound Natural In Conversation
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10 Cool Comics In English To Learn While Having Fun
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The 20 Best English Grammar Books For English Learners
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How To Learn English At Home: 11 Simple Strategies
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The 13 Best Blogs To Learn English
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Email Writing In English: A Simple Guide
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The 20 Best TV Shows To Learn English
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How To Speak English Fluently: 10 Fluency Tips
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50 Essential Proverbs In English
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85 Connectors In English To Speak And Write Fluently
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A Comprehensive Guide To Reported Speech In English
There are times when someone tells you something and you’ll have to report what they said to someone else. How can you do this in … Read More about A Comprehensive Guide To Reported Speech In English
12 Essential English Spelling Rules To Help English Learners Write With Ease
In some languages, spelling is simple and regular, and creates no confusion. This is not the case in English. Yes, there are English … Read More about 12 Essential English Spelling Rules To Help English Learners Write With Ease
The 20 Best Apps To Learn English On The Go
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How To Master Apostrophes In English In 6 Simple Steps
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Intonation In English Made Easy
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The Ultimate Guide To The English Past Perfect
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40 Amazing Conversational English Topics To Kick-Start Discussions In English
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10 Common English Mistakes To Avoid
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A Complete Guide To The Present Perfect In English
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The 11 Best Books For English Learners
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60 Advanced English Vocabulary Words To Communicate With Impact
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The English Conditional Tense Made Simple
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How To Master Past Participles In English
In this post, you’re going to take a close look at past participles in English. The past participle is a common verb form in English … Read More about How To Master Past Participles In English
A Simple Guide To Over 100 Irregular Verbs In English
English verb conjugation is easy compared to many other languages. In the present simple, the verbs forms are all the same, apart from the … Read More about A Simple Guide To Over 100 Irregular Verbs In English
The Ultimate Guide To Prepositions In English
Sometimes, it’s the tiniest words in English that are the most difficult. And prepositions in English are no exception. These small … Read More about The Ultimate Guide To Prepositions In English
67 Awesome British Slang Phrases To Understand British Speakers
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47 Common Phrases In English To Sound Natural When You Speak
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79 Incredible English Slang Words To Help You Understand Native Speakers
If you’re learning English, then you’ve got lots of things to master including phrasal verbs, idioms and of course, English slang … Read More about 79 Incredible English Slang Words To Help You Understand Native Speakers
A Comprehensive Guide To Contractions In English
If you’ve been learning English for a while now, you’ve probably noticed that native speakers use lots of contractions in English when they … Read More about A Comprehensive Guide To Contractions In English
95 Common Phrasal Verbs In English
If you’re learning English then you’ve got a lot to deal with including strange spelling, tricky pronunciation, English idioms, slang and of … Read More about 95 Common Phrasal Verbs In English
99 Amazing English Idioms For Every Occasion
English speakers can be hard to understand for so many reasons: they talk fast, they use slang and they also use lots of English … Read More about 99 Amazing English Idioms For Every Occasion
An English Learner’s Guide To The 67 English-Speaking Countries Around The World
If you’re learning English you’re probably curious about where it’s spoken. Did you know that English is the official language of 67 … Read More about An English Learner’s Guide To The 67 English-Speaking Countries Around The World
10 Reasons English Is Ridiculously Easy
So many people around the world speak English… So it must be a really easy language to learn… right? … Read More about 10 Reasons English Is Ridiculously Easy
10 Reasons Why English Is A Really Hard Language
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Why Does The Whole World Speak English?
Have you ever wondered why English is the global language that lives in just about every dazzling city and dark corner of the world? I … Read More about Why Does The Whole World Speak English?
Short Stories In English: Stories To Kickstart Your English Learning
Have you ever picked up an English novel and tried to make sense of the language? Chances are, you had to work hard to get through … Read More about Short Stories In English: Stories To Kickstart Your English Learning