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  • Social English
  • Writing

Card messages in English: What to write and how to say it

September 25, 2026

Card messages are a great way to practise real, everyday English. A card is short, it has a clear purpose and you write it […]

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  • Social English
  • Writing

How to write thank you card messages in English

September 25, 2026

Saying ‘thank you’ is one of the simplest things to do. However… when it comes to writing it down, it is easy to end […]

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  • Culture
  • Writing

Origins of card writing and giving: history of greeting cards

September 25, 2026

You might have noticed that on certain occasions such as getting a promotion at work, moving to a new home, celebrating a birthday, or […]

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  • Business English
  • Writing

Business etiquette: when to send a card at work (or not)

September 25, 2026

Knowing when to send a card at work can be surprisingly difficult. Knowing what to write can also be a challenge. You want to […]

congratulations card
  • Social English
  • Writing

What to write in a congratulations message

September 25, 2026

Life is full of moments that deserve celebrating. Whether a colleague gets a promotion, a friend graduates, a couple gets engaged, or someone welcomes […]

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  • Online
  • Writing

7 ways to improve writing skills in English for social media

February 22, 2026

Which social media post would make you stop scrolling? Post 1: Or post 2: Easy, right? Post 2 uses short, simple sentences, active voice […]

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