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So what's the difference between Día de Muertos and Halloween?

Día de Muertos and Halloween are separate holidays with two things in common—death and the Catholic Church.⁠

Definitive proof that being fluent in English is within your reach

Meet Olga, one of my favorite English student success stories.

Eight English Verbs that You Get Confused About

You probably get confused about what verbs have a preposition in English and which ones don’t. So take a look at these 8 verbs to learn more

Five Ways to Make Your English WOW

It’s time to give your English a makeover. Use these five expressions to make your English go from dull to fascinating.

Three Ways to Push Your English Comprehension to the Next Level

We've got three fun ways to improve your English listening comprehension to the next level, including one nontraditional way.

Words Spanish Speakers Commonly Confuse: Question vs Doubt

Spanish speakers often say that "they have doubts" when they really want to say that "they have a question." Let's look at the differences.

17 Words English Learners Commonly Get Confused

English students get confused with the same words again and again. Here's a look at what they are, plus two tips for avoiding these mistakes

Quiz: How much do you know about Thanksgiving?

Even if you think you're a Thanksgiving expert, find out if you're a clever cranberry or a lump of mashed potatoes with this fun quiz.

What You Should Know about English in the U.S.

Some Americans believe that English is the official language of the U.S. But it's not. In fact, some states have more than one language.