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Explainers
Plain reads on grammar, work and exams
Each piece takes one idea about English and explains it without jargon, in about six minutes. They are written by the teachers who run the courses.
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Grammar
Why English word order does so much work
English marks the subject of a sentence by position rather than by word endings. That is why a small reordering can reverse the meaning entirely.
6 min read
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Work
How to say no politely in a meeting
A no can be clear without being cold. This piece sets out a simple shape for declining a request, with phrases you can reuse the same week.
5 min read
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Exams
What IELTS speaking examiners listen for
The speaking test is marked on four criteria, and none of them is accent. Here is what each one rewards and the habits that lift them.
7 min read
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Pronunciation
How stress changes a sentence's meaning
Move the stress in a sentence and the meaning moves with it. A short guide to stress timing, and why fast speech stops sounding like a blur.
6 min read
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Study
Building a study habit around a full-time job
Small, repeated sessions beat long ones, especially around a full-time job. Practical ways to attach English practice to a commute or an evening class.
5 min read