Do you like games? Well, what if we told you that they can be a fantastic way to practice English? Besides being fun and energizing, they’re full of opportunities to boost your skills—from listening and speaking to vocabulary and spelling. Here are some games you can play at home for free, even if you only…
In many cities, people are being told to get outside whenever possible. It’s great for your physical and mental health! But what can you do outdoors when you’re still trying to socially distance from other people? What about hiking? Read the passage below, then scroll down to check your answers. A Hiking Tale You wake…
For most of us, life has been quite different over the past few months. Many people have been going outdoors more than usual to enjoy activities while social distancing. Others have been stuck inside, just dreaming of going to a park or a beach. Whatever you’ve been doing lately, the outside world has probably been…
There are a lot of things we haven’t been able to do during this pandemic. But there’s one thing that many people are doing now more than ever: shopping online! If you love buying stuff from websites, why not review some English online shopping vocabulary? Read the passage below, then scroll down to check your…
As the days go by and the coronavirus pandemic continues, you’re probably feeling a lot of different things: bored, stressed, sad. Some days, you might even be optimistic (hopeful) or relaxed. With all these emotions, why not learn a few different ways to talk about them? Keep reading to learn some idioms—or expressions—to describe pandemic…
Last week, we discussed 5 Tips to Prepare for a Job Interview in English. If you read that post, you know the steps to impress the interviewer and get the job you want. Now, you might be wondering if there’s anything you need to know before you start a job. There is! At your new…
I feel . . . stuck . . . when I try to communicate in English. I feel like I don’t have enough words. I want to have more interesting conversations and express my ideas better. If you ever feel this way, it’s time to focus on your vocabulary! 5 Great Ways to Build Your…