Music genres in English: What is your favourite?

If you want to talk about music in English [https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/english-in-the-real-world/learn-english-music-talk-music-english/], one of the first questions you need to be able to answer is:  What kind of music do you like? To answer this, ,you’ll need to know the w

Save money with these 9 English money idioms

Did you know that English can help you save money? The English language is full idioms and expressions giving advice on how to spend and save money. So if you want to talk about money fluently and are interested in English idioms [https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/language-lab/15-c

Ask yourself these questions before inviting someone to your event in English

When you’re organising an event and want to invite English-speakers, how you invite them is important. If it’s too formal, they may feel uncomfortable and if it’s too casual, it might not show your guests enough respect. Use these five simple questions to make sure you get your E

The X-Men names explained

With the X-Men movie franchise still going strong, let’s look at the meaning behind some of the characters’ names. The X-Men were created by Stan Lee and Jake Kirby and first appeared in a comic book in 1963.  Since then over 100 X-Men characters have been created and the franchi

5 Inspirational quotes in English for when the going gets tough

There is a famous expression in English: When the going gets tough, the tough get going – meaning when the situation becomes difficult, the strong will work harder to meet the challenge. Sometimes, when we are in a tough situation, inspirational quote or saying [https://englishli

5 Best icebreakers to start a conversation in English!

Trying to introduce yourself to a new person can be intimidating. If you don’t know anything about them, how will you know what to say? How can you start an interesting conversation with a total stranger? Here are five English icebreakers to help thaw the icy-cold awkwardness of

8 Airport questions you need to be able to answer in English

Do you want to travel internationally? If so, you’ll probably need to take a plane. As English is the international language [https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/english-in-the-real-world/english-became-global-language/] of aviation, knowing how to talk about flying in English is an

How to say no in English

Whatever language we are speaking, there are always times we have to say no. But how do we do it without being rude or insulting? Follow these three simple steps to help you to say no without hurting the feelings of the person who wants you to do something. BE HONEST BUT POLITE

Is your English good enough to study at university in the UK?

Being an international student is an amazing experience and the UK is one of the most popular places for international students to study at university. The quality of the institutions, chance to improve your English while studying, and easy access to interesting historic and cult

How to make someone's day: Give a compliment in English

It’s a great feeling when someone gives you a compliment, isn’t it? It’s a useful way to start a conversation in English, too. When you give someone a compliment, they will become much more open to conversation and it gives to a topic to get talking about right away. How do you g