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how to talk about your achievements
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How to talk about your achievements

June 16, 2025

Talking about your achievements in a job interview can be challenging — how do you describe what you’ve done in a way that makes […]

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how to write a review in english
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How to write a restaurant review

June 11, 2025

Whether you’ve had a five-star feast or a one-star welcome, learning how to write a great restaurant review is a super-useful skill — and […]

english modal verbs explained
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Modal verbs explained

June 10, 2025

Have to, don’t have to, must and mustn’t. Cara explains these modal verbs in this Mini English Lesson.

when not to use articles in english
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When NOT to use articles

May 19, 2025

Have you spent lots of time learning when to use a or an in English? But what about when NOT to use them? In […]

how to order english adjectives
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Adjective order in English

May 12, 2025

Why does ‘a big red balloon’ sound natural, but ‘a red big balloon’ feel wrong? 🎈 In this Mini English Lesson, Zina reveals a […]

shortened words in english
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Shortened Words in English

April 29, 2025

Neeraj is here to explain some of the most common shortened words in British English – like mayo, uni, prep, carbs, deffo, and lots […]

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