Mar 03
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BAE, IMO, SMH: Learn the Basics of English Slang

Read this blog post in 簡體中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, Português, Español, Tiếng Việt or Pусски. Have you ever read something written by a teenager, only to find you couldn't understand a single word? You probably encountered English slang! This strange variant of English is often difficult for native speakers to understand,…
  • 3 March 2017
Feb 28

Transport Yourself Into a Fairy Tale with Beauty and the Beast

Disney fans across the planet are bursting with excitement, thanks to a new trailer released for the upcoming reboot of Beauty and the Beast. Based on the animated film of the same name, this live-action remake will bring the original characters to life in an entirely new way. And if you thought the…
  • 28 February 2017
Feb 24
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5 Easy Keys for Becoming a Master of Business English

Read this blog post in 簡體中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, Português, Español, Tiếng Việt or Pусски. Do you dream of being a superhero at work? Would you like to advance in your career, build a stronger professional network, and open the door to new opportunities? We might not live in a…
  • 24 February 2017
Feb 18

Spend Lots of Time Online? You NEED to Follow this Advice

Read this blog post in 簡體中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, Português, Español, Tiếng Việt or Pусски. Does an average day for you involve spending time browsing Facebook, YouTube, and other popular websites? Of course it does! And what do all of these destinations on the worldwide web have in common? You…
  • 18 February 2017
Feb 16

Can You Repeat That? Learn 9 Unique English Accents

Read this blog post in 簡體中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, Português, Español, Tiếng Việt or Pусски. English is a complicated language, with a huge vocabulary, countless grammatical rules, and a number of confusing verb tenses. And yet, for many learners, the most difficult thing about the language are the many different…
  • 16 February 2017
Feb 14

Bodyswap: Would YOU Switch Bodies with Somebody Else?

The premise of countless sci-fi novels and cheesy made-for-TV films, bodyswapping is an odd concept. What would it be like to live in someone else's body for a day? Who would you be? Perhaps a world-famous athlete competing at the Olympics? The president of a large country, calling the shots behind the…
  • 14 February 2017
Feb 09

Love is in the Air: How Valentine’s Day is Celebrated in the English-Speaking World

Read this blog post in 簡體中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, Português, Español, Tiếng Việt or Pусски. With February 14th just around the corner, people across the world are preparing for Valentine’s Day. This massive celebration of love and friendship is a hugely popular holiday in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United…
  • 9 February 2017
Feb 07

Thought President Trump Couldn’t Get Sillier? Think Again.

Just a few short weeks ago, President Trump officially took office in the United States. His controversial policies and abrasive speeches have sent shockwaves across the world. In fact, many feel his far right point of view is no laughing matter whatsoever. And yet, the inauguration day celebrations on January…
  • 7 February 2017
Feb 07
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7 Simple Ways to Improve Your English Pronunciation

Read this blog post in 简体中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, Español, Tiếng Việt or Pусски. From mastering the ins and outs of English’s tricky grammatical rules to memorising the language’s complicated verb tenses, you’ll encounter numerous obstacles on your road to fluency. Perhaps most challenging of all, however, is nailing the…
  • 7 February 2017
Jan 31

Where do the subtitles come from?

Read this blog post in 簡體中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, Português, Español, Tiếng Việt or Pусски. Have you ever wondered where the subtitles on any video come from? It’s not always as simple as you think. The subtitles that you see when you watch a video are not uploaded by anyone…
  • 31 January 2017