Rain is a fact of life! We can't fight it. English speakers talk about the weather a lot! It's a common topic of small talk*. You will have a lot of short English conversations about the weather in an English-speaking country! (*Small talk is an informal, polite but friendly conversation about something that is ordinary and … Read More
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A lot of English learners struggle with the verb suggest because suggest is an unusual English verb. It is not used in a sentence the same way that other verbs … Read More
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Improve Your English by Reading Children’s Book Series
What if I told you that reading doesn't need to be hard and it doesn't need to give you a headache? What if I told you … Read More
Audible Audiobooks: Improve Your Listening Skills Anytime, Anywhere
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English Immersion Reading: A Powerful and Effective Way to Learn
Do you think reading is boring? Are you looking for a way to make reading more interesting, do more of it, and improve … Read More
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