Master English Skills For Living in the USA.
Practical blog posts and video lessons designed to help international students succeed in living and studying in the USA.
New Courses
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APA Style Citations
This course, starting September 2026, teaches practical APA style citation skills for academic writing. Participants will learn to create in-text…
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Writing Effective Paragraphs
This mini course aims to enhance your academic writing skills, crucial for university success. It covers writing simple, compound, and…
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English for the Workplace
Starting September 2026, an online course titled “English for the Workplace” offers a 6-week program designed for working adults in…
Recent Blogs
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Understanding Should vs. Must in Advice and Rules
Read more: Understanding Should vs. Must in Advice and RulesThe article explains the differences between the modal verbs “should” and “must.” “Should” is used for…
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A or An? How to Choose the Right Word Every Time
Read more: A or An? How to Choose the Right Word Every TimeRule: Use “a” before words that begin with a CONSONANT SOUND and “an” before words that…
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have gone vs. have been [are they the same?]
Read more: have gone vs. have been [are they the same?]The difference between “have gone” and “have been” is significant in English. “Have gone” indicates a…
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Inferences [reading between the lines]
Read more: Inferences [reading between the lines]The content explains how readers can draw conclusions and make inferences beyond the literal text. It…
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Useful Transitions for Expressing Cause and Effect
Read more: Useful Transitions for Expressing Cause and EffectThe content explains how to express causes and effects in writing. To express a cause, use…
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Essential Guide to Writing College Papers
Read more: Essential Guide to Writing College PapersStarting university presents exciting opportunities and challenges, especially in mastering academic writing. The recommended book, “Student’s…
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Don’t Just Drop It: How to Seamlessly Integrate Quotes in Your Essays
Read more: Don’t Just Drop It: How to Seamlessly Integrate Quotes in Your EssaysThe passage explains the importance of avoiding drop quotes in academic writing, which can confuse readers…
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Finding Your Rhythm: The Secret to a Consistent Writing Voice
Read more: Finding Your Rhythm: The Secret to a Consistent Writing VoiceMaintaining a consistent writing voice is crucial for effective communication. A writer’s voice, shaped by vocabulary…
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Why Knowing Your Audience Changes Everything
Read more: Why Knowing Your Audience Changes EverythingEffective essay writing goes beyond mere knowledge display; it involves understanding and tailoring your content to…
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The Weakest Link: How to Spot and Fix Comma Splices
Read more: The Weakest Link: How to Spot and Fix Comma SplicesThe text explains comma splices, which occur when two complete sentences are joined by only a…
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The Rule You Can’t Ignore: Subject-Verb Agreement
Read more: The Rule You Can’t Ignore: Subject-Verb AgreementSubject-verb agreement is crucial for clear English communication. This rule states that singular subjects take singular…
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Beyond Google: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Credible Essay Sources
Read more: Beyond Google: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Credible Essay SourcesTo write a successful B2 level essay, it is crucial to use credible sources to support…