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The speed and shorthand of SMS has irreversibly changed our use of English, but is this a good or ba...
10 most famous English song lyrics ever – and their meaning
Lyric writing is a tricky business. Finding words that convey exactly what the songwriter feels, whi...
The Science Behind Our New App: EF English Bite
If someone told you that you could learn English in just five minutes a day, it sounds too good to b...
The Motivation Engine: Inspiration for Big Changes to Our Online English School
Over the past couple of years, EF English Live has gone through some pretty big changes as the world...
7 famous English love quotes to put you in the mood for love...
Love is a complex emotion and can be difficult to talk about in any language, let alone your second ...
Is text messaging ruining the English language?
The speed and shorthand of SMS has irreversibly changed our use of English, but is this a good or ba...
7 famous English love quotes to put you in the mood for love...
Love is a complex emotion and can be difficult to talk about in any language, let alone your second ...
Don’t Be a Word Bore: Alternative Ways to Say Goodbye
Goodbyes can be complicated. They can be heartfelt, full of sorrow. They can be casual among friends...
Useful English phrases to describe your daily routine
There are some key phrases that are useful to learn in English in order to explain your day to anoth...
4 simple steps to cancel plans in English
Canceling plans can be awkward in any language. Maybe you have to break them for a good reason – lik...
Top 10 ways to say “thank you” in an English ema...
When we’re sending emails, it’s easy to be too direct with our language. This can upset the reader o...
Writing great business letters in English
In a world of digital communication, we don’t write letters often. Most of our daily communication i...
10 Top tips for learning English at home
You don’t need to live in an English-speaking country to become fluent in English. If you are smart ...
10 secrets to success for English speakers
What does it take to learn English successfully? There some common qualities such as diligence and a...
