Published on
June 12, 2025
by
Gina Rancaño, BA
Revised on
July 29, 2025
Everyone needs help sometimes; that’s why you shouldn’t feel bad asking for it. However, we understand that some people find it difficult to request assistance. This is especially true if you’re an English language learner and aren’t familiar with common phrases used to ask for help.
But fear not! Below, we’re going to give you helpful tips and will also review polite and professional phrases you can use in the workplace.
You can also use our Paraphrase Tool to explore more ways to ask for help and try our Grammar Check tool to ensure your message is free of errors and reflects your intended meaning.
So, you’ve spent substantial time thinking of the perfect birthday gift, buying it, and then wrapping it up. But now you’re stuck with the true challenge: writing a birthday message.
We’re here to make it easy for you with funny, sweet, and ready-to-use birthday wishes you can send to your loved ones. And don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone that you were “inspired” by our messages.
Published on
June 12, 2025
by
Gina Rancaño, BA
Revised on
July 29, 2025
Contrary to what some people may believe, keeping a journal is not solely for young children. In fact, it could be argued that journaling is especially valuable to adults, as they endure many of the burdens and worries of life, making this calming exercise even more beneficial.
But what exactly does journaling entail, what are the benefits, and are there any tips that can help you get started? We thought you’d ask that. Below, we’ll go over all the essential information that will help you learn everything you need to know about how to journal.
Published on
June 12, 2025
by
Gina Rancaño, BA
Revised on
July 29, 2025
You may be fluent in English, but if you aren’t familiar with business phrases, you may find yourself confused amid a workplace conversation. Circle back is a popular expression used in professional settings. It means “to return to a conversation or discussion at a later time.” We’ll teach you everything you need to know about circle back, how to use it, and synonyms you can utilize instead.
You’ve taken the cutest photo, successfully getting everyone to smile and look at the camera, including your dog! You thought the hard part was over. Until you sit down, ready to post the picture, but can’t come up with a caption worthy enough to encapsulate the beauty and chaos of Thanksgiving Day.
Don’t you worry because we did the writing for you. Take your pick from any of the like-and-comment-worthy Instagram captions below.
But there’s also were, and we’re, sounding different, but appearing similar enough to cause confusion.
If your head is spinning trying to make sense of these four words, we’re here to put an end to the dizzying puzzlement.
Below, we’ll thoroughly clarify the difference between where, wear, were, and we’re by explaining what these words mean and providing accompanying examples that’ll show you how to use them.
Have you ever found yourself amidst a conversation filled with words beyond your comprehension? It’s not a fun place to be, so to help you avoid that, we’ll teach you fifteen advanced English words that will make people believe you’re a human dictionary.
You can also try our Paraphrasing Tool to discover other advanced words that can help you express your meaning.
Don’t shoot the messenger, but English has various versions of the same verb that differ based on the grammatical context. A great example of this are the two commonly confused words have and has.
If you struggle to understand how to use these words correctly, then you’ve come to the right place. This guide will help you understand everything you need to know about them, including a foolproof way to ensure you never use them incorrectly again.
Published on
June 12, 2025
by
Gina Rancaño, BA
Revised on
August 22, 2025
In the modern sense, a meme (also known as an internet meme) is an image, screenshot, or graphic that contains text and goes viral (i.e., spreads rapidly online). It provides humorous or satirical social commentary on a relatable situation or topic. Memes often reference pop culture or current events and rely on the internet and social media for their rapid and widespread circulation.
An important characteristic of memes is their ability to evolve as they are shared. People can remix them to represent inside jokes and shared experiences.
NoteIt’s essential to note that the word meme has a much more intricate and scientific meaning, which we’ll elaborate on below.
In this world of social media and instant messaging, it’s hard to avoid the use of common internet abbreviations. They’re everywhere you look, from the email your colleague just sent you to the advertisements you see as you walk down the street. And if you don’t keep up with these rapidly changing abbreviations, you’ll find yourself confused and drowning in a sea of letters and shortened phrases.
Consider this blog post your lifesaver as we go over 17 of the most common internet abbreviations and show you exactly how to use them.
