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September 12, 2019
How to Make an Apology for Poor English, and More!
There are few things in life more frustrating than having difficulty communicating with others, and this is pretty inevitable when you move to a country that speaks a different language than your mother tongue.
Anyone learning a new language is sure to stumble sometimes, and apologies are the best and simplest way to brush off frustration and embarrassment. Knowing how to say "sorry" in English conversations when necessary is a vital skill to learn. Whether you’re looking to say sorry for your English or want to know another word for "sorry" in English, you can find exactly what you need on EnglishClass101.com.
Learn how to make an apology for poor English and other ways to say "sorry" in English with EnglishClass101.com and our guide... Show more
June 20, 2019
Self-Introductions in English: “My Name is…” & Beyond!
So, you're getting ready for a visit (or stay) in an English-speaking country and are eager to make friends. But in the back of your mind you’re thinking: "I have no idea how to introduce myself in English!"
Self-introductions are the cornerstone of beginning a new relationship. It's during a self-introduction that you let the other person know all the basics: your name, your age, your occupation, what you enjoy doing in your spare time, and so on. Self-introductions can be difficult and nerve-racking enough in your own language (they are for me, anyway!), so doing them in another language might leave you feeling shy or diffident.
While I can't help you feel less shy, I can help you feel more prepared for your first few introductions in... Show more
February 7, 2019
How to Say I Love You in English – Romantic Word List
Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in English could be just what you need to find it.
Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your English partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At EnglishClass101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your English lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material... Show more
February 1, 2019
Secret Revealed: The Best Way to Learn a Language on Your Own
Can You Really Learn English Alone?
Learning a language on your own or without traditional classroom instruction may seem quite daunting at first. What if you run into questions? How do you stay motivated and on track to achieving goals?
Don’t worry, not only is it possible to learn English or any language without traditional classroom instruction: EnglishClass101 has created the world’s most advanced and extensive online language learning system. Not only is EnglishClass101 specifically designed to help you with learning a language on your own, it’s actually faster, more convenient, and less expensive than traditional classroom options!
Let’s look at some of the benefits of learning English or any language alone.
Also, don't forget... Show more
January 25, 2019
Language Learning Tips: How to Avoid Awkward Silences
Yes, even beginners can quickly learn conversational English well enough to carry on real conversations with native speakers. Of course, beginners won’t be able to carry a conversation the same way they could in their native language. But, just knowing a few tips like which questions to ask to keep a conversation going are all you need to speak and interact with real native speakers! But before we get to specific suggestions, let’s first take a closer look at how having real English conversations is so vital to your mastery of the language.
Learning to Carry a Conversation is Vital to Mastery of Any Language
Communicating with other people is the very point of language and conversation is almost second nature in our native tongue. For... Show more
January 18, 2019
How to Transform Your Daily Commute Into Learning a Language
Today, classrooms are no longer the only or even best place to learn a new language like English. More and more people are finding that they can easily learn a language just about anywhere they have a few minutes of spare time, including their daily commute to work. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American spends over 50 minutes a day commuting to and from work, or over 300 hours a year.
Rethinking Your Daily Commute to Work
But rather than simply sitting in traffic and wasting the time, you can instead use your daily commute to literally learn English in just a few short months! EnglishClass101 has developed specialized learning tools that you can use on your commute to work (and home again) to master the language... Show more
January 12, 2019
The Best Ways To Say Hello In English
Greeting another is one of the most important things we do in social interaction. Did you know that even cats and dogs greet? They touch their noses together, even with other animals!
Therefore, greeting someone in their own language is probably the best way to win immediate favor. Nearly every language has different ways to say hello, depending on what time of the day it is, what the situation is, and also who you address. Greetings can also differ according to dialect, such as American English vs British English, etc.
For the purpose of the article, we will focus on American greetings. We will only look at greetings when you meet someone, not at ways to say goodbye.
So, let's look at some of the many ways to say hello in American... Show more
March 19, 2018
How to Celebrate April Fools’ Day in English
Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar.
However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more
October 2, 2017
English Word of the Day – fourteen (noun)
Learn a little English everyday with the free English Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!fourteen fourteen (noun)The fourteen ball has a green stripe.The fourteen ball has a green stripe.number fourteennumber fourteen1414fourteen lettersfourteen lettersOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the English Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
August 20, 2017
English Word of the Day – weak (adjective)
Learn a little English everyday with the free English Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!weak weak (adjective)That professional wrestler is weak.That professional wrestler is weak.weak connectionweak connectionOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the English Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
