What's up?
informal question Definition 1: Used to greet someone; used to ask how someone is doing; used to ask someone what the problem is Examples...
We have funny
Fun... …means something that you enjoy. It´s something that you enjoy doing – you have a good time doing it. A party is fun. We can use...
to be tied up
phrasal verb Definition 1: Stop someone doing something; to be too busy to do something Example: Work has tied me up all week. I'm so...
Victorian Detectives
A cool interactive detective story where the outcome depends on YOUR decisions! "You're a great detective living in Victorian London....
figure out
[fɪgə aʊt] phrasal verb Definition 1: to understand or find (something, such as a reason or a solution) by thinking Examples I'm...
How to study vocabulary
It can be difficult to commit new vocabulary words to memory. What you need to do is review and practice. One easy way to do that is with...
quite
[kwaɪt] adverb Definition 1: to a very noticeable degree or extent; used to make a statement more forceful Examples She did quite...
Tips for taking classes on iTalki
Taking English classes online can be quite different from taking classes in a school or academy. Here are some tips to help you get the...
might/may as well
[maɪt æz wɛl] phrase Definition 1: a phrase indicating that it is probably better to do something than not to do it Examples Bill:...
London Area Dialect and Liverpool Dialect with Korean Billy
Let me introduce you to Korean Billy! He loves the world of various kinds of languages, especially dialects, as well as British culture!...
so-called
[soh-kawld] adjective Definition 1: used to show that you think a word is used to describe someone or something is wrong Examples My...
Thought of the week: How far we've come
What's on your desk? A computer? A notebook? A calendar? Pens and pencils? Watch how desks have evolved over the years and see that many...
fall asleep
[fawl ] [uh-sleep] verb Definition 1: change from a waking to a sleeping state Examples He always falls asleep during the professor's...
Thought of the week: A cheesy joke
Here's a cheesy but funny joke I came across recently. Do you get it? Here's a hint: A cat's 'fingernails' are called 'claws' and it's...
