Everyday English Articles

Typical phrases and expressions that we use in spoken English

How to Respond to Thanks in English
Alex Case
How to reply when people thank you, including contrasting different responding to thanks phrases.

How to Interrupt in English
Alex Case
Different ways of getting the chance to speak without waiting for silence, with useful interrupting tactics and phrases

How to Use ON THE OTHER HAND
Alex Case
How to use “on the other hand” correctly and not confuse it with other similar contrastive linkers

How to Use ANYWAY
Alex Case
Ways to use and not to use “anyway”, with comparisons to related expressions like “anyhow” and “by the way”

How to Interrupt Politely
Alex Case
How to smoothly and gently get the chance to speak, including the most useful and politest interrupting phrases and tactics.

How to Use ACTUALLY
Alex Case
The many ways to use the incredibly useful word “actually” in real communication

How to Thank People in English
Alex Case
A guide to using the perfect thanking phrase for every situation, with a review of basic, formal, strong and specific thanking phrases in English

How to Apologise in English
Alex Case
A detailed guide to saying sorry in English, including basic and more complex apologising phrases

How to Disagree in English
Alex Case
Tactics and phrases for polite and more direct disagreement in English

How to Disagree Politely
Alex Case
10 ways to make disagreeing softer and more polite

How to Make Requests in English
Alex Case
Asking for things and asking for help