Whenever we use the past tense in English, we need to make the -ed sound. This can be a tricky sound for any non-native English speakers, since there are three different ways to pronounce it. I know I have struggled with making this sound for a long time, but I can guarantee you this blog post will…
If you think the only way to make plural nouns in English is by adding -s to a word, this blog post is for you. Even though there are several nouns that only require the addition of the letter -s, there are many others that follow different rules. We will go over all 8 rules regarding making plural…
If I were rich, I would travel the world. I’m sure you have said this sentence at some point in your life. If you have, I have good news! You already know how to form a sentence in the second conditional, my friend. The second and third conditionals in English grammar are used to talk…
Easter is the main festival of the Christan church. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and people celebrate it all over the world. In this blog post, we will explain the history of Easter, talk about when we celebrate it, and go over the traditions involving this public holiday. Ready to learn more about…
If you had to explain your makeup routine to an English-speaking friend, how would you do that? If you are not familiar with makeup vocabulary in English, you have come to the right place. In these next sections, we’ll go over the essential beauty vocabulary you need to know. Keep reading to learn 15 words…
You know that the best way to practice conversational English is by talking to other people. However, it can be difficult sometimes to come up with questions to start a conversation with a friend in English. You don’t have to worry about that anymore! We have selected some questions that you can ask your friends…
What makes a great town or city? Is it the people? The places? Maybe the layout of the streets? Your answer may be just one or all of these factors. Regardless of what you prefer, it’s important to know the English vocabulary to name the places where you eat, party, study, and run errands. This post is here to answer all…
You don’t have to tell us twice that “u” is a funny vowel in English. That’s why we’ve come up with this guide to help you learn the “u” sound in English. Let’s think about the words full and fuel. Try saying them out loud. Can you notice the difference between the sound? The “u” in full is short while…
Imagine that you are in the middle of a meeting and suddenly you realize that you don’t have anything to write with. How do you ask a colleague for a pen? Do you use the word lend or borrow? If it takes you a while to answer this question, I suggest you keep reading this blog post. We will…
Talking about your personality is essential for many different reasons. You may need to introduce yourself to a group of people, talk about it with a college advisor, or convince someone from HR that you are the best fit for a job position. In order to describe personalities in English, you need to learn some…