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Grammar
See allA, An or The? English Articles Made Easy
A clear guide to English articles: when to use a, an, the or no article at all, with simple rules, sound-based tips, examples and a practice quiz.
6 min readGrammar · A2Can and Could: Ability, Requests and Permission
Learn how to use can and could for ability, permission, requests, possibility and suggestions, with clear rules, examples and a practice quiz.
6 min readGrammar · A2Comparatives and Superlatives
Learn how to form comparative and superlative adjectives in English, from -er and -est to more and most, irregular forms and as ... as.
6 min readGrammar · A2Countable and Uncountable Nouns in English
Learn the difference between countable and uncountable nouns, which words go with each, tricky nouns like advice and news, and how to count the uncountable.
6 min readGrammar · B1Gerunds vs Infinitives
Learn when to use a gerund (-ing) and when to use an infinitive (to + verb) after verbs, prepositions and adjectives, with lists, examples and a quiz.
6 min readGrammar · A2Much, Many or A Lot Of?
Learn when to use much, many and a lot of, how they work in positive sentences, negatives and questions, and how few, little, too much and enough fit in.
5 min readVocabulary
See all30 Everyday Phrasal Verbs
Learn 30 of the most useful everyday phrasal verbs in English, grouped by topic, with meanings, example sentences and separable verb rules.
7 min readVocabulary · A150 Common English Phrases for Beginners
Learn 50 useful English phrases for greetings, questions, polite requests and everyday conversation, with clear examples for beginners.
6 min readVocabulary · A2Airport English: Phrases for Travel
Learn the English phrases and vocabulary you need at the airport: check-in, baggage, security, boarding, passport control and lost luggage.
6 min readVocabulary · A1Body Parts Vocabulary
Learn the English names for body parts from head to toe, plus how to describe pain and symptoms at the doctor, with irregular plurals and idioms.
6 min readVocabulary · B1Business Email Phrases
Learn professional English phrases for business emails: greetings, opening lines, requests, attachments, follow-ups, apologies and sign-offs.
6 min readVocabulary · B1Common English Idioms and What They Mean
Learn the most common English idioms, what they mean, and how to use them naturally in conversation, with examples and a practice quiz.
7 min readLearning Tips
See allA 15-Minute Daily English Study Routine
A simple 15-minute daily English routine that covers review, new material, listening and speaking, with variations for busy days and a weekly rotation.
6 min readLearning TipsBuilding a Language Learning Habit That Sticks
How to build an English learning habit that lasts: start tiny, attach it to an existing routine, plan for bad days and track progress without guilt.
6 min readLearning Tips · B1English Pronunciation Tips for Learners
Practical English pronunciation tips: word stress, sentence stress, weak forms, linking, difficult vowels and consonants, intonation and how to practice each one.
6 min readLearning Tips · A1English Reading Practice for Beginners
How beginners can start reading in English: what to read at A1 and A2, a short sample text with questions, and simple techniques to read more without a dictionary.
6 min readLearning TipsHow Long Does It Take to Learn English?
An honest look at how long it takes to learn English, level by level, and the factors that make you faster or slower, from your first language to daily practice.
6 min readLearning Tips · B1How to Improve Your English Listening
Why native English is hard to understand and how to train your ear with the right materials, active listening steps and an understanding of connected speech.
5 min readLevels & Exams
See allA1 English Level: What You Can Do
What A1 English means on the CEFR scale, the words and grammar you need, real example sentences, and a simple plan to reach A1 and move on to A2.
6 min readLevels & Exams · A2A2 English Level: What You Can Do
What A2 English means, what you can do at this elementary level, the grammar and vocabulary to focus on, and how to move from A2 to B1.
6 min readLevels & Exams · B1B1 English Level: What You Can Do
What B1 English means on the CEFR scale, the real-life tasks you can handle, the grammar and vocabulary to master, and a plan to move from B1 to B2.
6 min readLevels & Exams · B2B2 English Level: What You Can Do
What B2 English means, why universities and employers ask for it, what B2 speakers can do, the grammar and vocabulary involved, and how to keep improving.
6 min readLevels & ExamsBest Apps to Learn English
An honest look at the best apps to learn English, what each one does well, where each falls short, and how to combine them into a plan that works.
6 min readLevels & Exams · B1British vs American English
The main differences between British and American English in spelling, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, with tables, examples and advice on which to learn.
6 min readCommon Mistakes
See all25 Common English Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The 25 most common English mistakes learners make, from grammar to word choice, with clear corrections and examples you can use today.
7 min readCommon Mistakes · B1All English Tenses: An Overview
A clear overview of all 12 English tenses with forms, uses and examples, plus a table and tips on which tenses to learn first.
7 min readCommon Mistakes · B1American English Expressions
Common American English expressions for everyday life, work and conversation, with meanings, examples and British equivalents.
6 min readCommon Mistakes · B1Common English Slang
Common English slang words and phrases with meanings, examples, and advice on when it is safe for learners to use them.
7 min readCommon Mistakes · A1English Contractions: I'm, Don't, Can't
A complete guide to English contractions like I'm, don't, can't and won't, with a full list, when to use them, and common mistakes.
7 min readCommon Mistakes · A2English for Phone Calls
Useful English phone call phrases for answering, making calls, leaving messages and handling problems, with sample dialogues.
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