Everyone loves a good joke, regardless of language. In fact, scientists agree that laughter is a great way to form new bonds and connections. But when it comes to joke translation, it's hard to know what's funny and what may be offensive. What's funny to some could...

If you have a thick accent or speak quickly, you've likely been asked to repeat yourself, and often at that. First, don't be ashamed of your accent. It's part of who you are and where you come from. Be proud of it! In fact, everyone has an accent in one way or...

Did you know there are many common phrases that even native English speakers say wrong? This means you're not alone. English is a difficult language and can be very tricky to learn, even for Americans and the English. Let's take a look at a few homophones examples...

When learning a second language, it's always more difficult if it's vastly different to your own mother tongue. But for those learning English, one of the trickiest parts to get your head around is spelling words which look nothing like they sound. Then there are the...

While English is technically a mash-up of other languages, it's the most difficult to learn. There's a lot of rules to memorize and words that sound similar but are spelled two different ways. It's no surprise that Americans themselves have a hard time writing. What...

Experts estimate that there are approximately 1 million words in the English language. As a result, learning English as a second language can be an overwhelming experience for many people. However, there are plenty of reasons to continue improving your English. It...

Effective communication is a necessary part of life. It's important for fostering relationships, meeting new people, and progressing in your career. But, speaking is not the only form of communication that is vital to understand. Writing is just as important. English...

You feel like you have the English language mastered. But, sometimes you feel like others have trouble understanding exactly what you're saying. You may not know if you need help with accent reduction. Likely, this is due to the fact that you have a strong accent. An...

I received a great question recently from a student about the pronunciation of words that start with 'e'. I thought I'd share my response in case it can help you! The Question: "Hi Annie. Some confusion with phonetics regarding the e sound. In economy takes the ee...