The Importance of Learning Business English
Chinese may technically be the most spoken language in the world, but this is due to the sheer number of Chinese people. English, however, is the international language of business…
Advanced vocabulary: Break phrases
Advanced vocabulary doesn't have to mean using long, complicated words that nobody knows the meaning of. You can show that you have an advanced level of English by using metaphorical…
BUCK phrases: Oxfam bucks the system
Oxfam has a large number of charity shops in the UK that are doing quite well at the moment. This text explains all about Oxfam and why their shops are so…
Lightning – Word of the Day 7
Every day we are looking at a word that is being used in the media about the London Olympics. You can see a translation, example sentence and definition. Then read…
Ways of saying ‘often’: Why do we always buy things?
This text is about why we buy products. Different ways of saying often are highlighted and explained at the bottom. Don’t forget to do the quiz and answer the discussion…
Different ways to say ‘about’: H&M goes ethical
This text is about H&M becoming a more ethical company. Different ways to say about and useful language are both highlighted and explained below. Don’t forget to do the quiz…
Rude Hand Gestures: The V sign
As it's Monday and the start of a new week, this is probably a good time to do something a little bit different than normal...something naughty. So let's look at…
Though Although Grammar: Interactive ads for women
Though / Although / Despite / In spite of...how do you use these contrast words in English? Read the text about the latest technology in advertising being used in Oxford…
Basic English – Past Simple: Whitney Houston’s funeral
The grammar here is for Beginners. The Elementary English that we explain is Irregular Verbs for when we are talking about the past: Past Simple (Preterite). There is a table…
Grammar: ‘As’ – Rules of Date Club
How do you use 'as' in English? Lots of ways! Look at the examples in the text and then read the explanations below in the grammar section. A lot of…
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