How to write email subject lines that get opened (and replied to)

Your subject line is half the email. A clear one gets a reply within hours. A vague one disappears into the inbox.

Catching contractions: the small sounds that trip listeners up

"I'd", "he's", "they've" — three letters can replace two whole words, and many learners miss them entirely. Here's how to hear them.

Business English buzzwords decoded: what they actually mean (and when to use them)

"Circle back". "Move the needle". "Touch base". Office English has a vocabulary all its own — here's what each phrase really means,…

Articles in English (a, an, the): when to use each — with clear examples

The three smallest words in English cause the biggest confusion. Here's the rule that finally makes them click — with examples you'll…