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# Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

## [Three Secrets to a 7 on the IELTS Speaking Test](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/ielts-speaking-test-7-three-secrets)

## [How to Use Amazon Kindle to Boost your English Vocabulary](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/how-to-use-amazon-kindle-to-boost-your-english-vocabulary)

## [How to Double Your English Conversation Confidence in the Next 30 Days](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/how-to-double-your-english-conversation-confidence-in-the-next-30-days)

## [How to Ask for Clarification in English without Saying "What?!"](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/how-to-ask-for-clarification-in-english-without-saying-what)

## [3 Ways to Casually Invite Someone Out for Coffee in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/3-ways-to-casually-invite-someone-out-for-coffee-in-english)

## [4 Reasons You Can't Articulate Your Thoughts in English and 4 Solutions](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/4-reasons-you-cant-articulate-your-thoughts-in-english-and-4-solutions)

## [A Special Bonus for Your English in the New Year](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/a-special-bonus-for-your-english-in-the-new-year)

## [Why Your Business English Emails Aren't Working](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/why-your-business-english-emails-arent-working)

## [Video Lesson! How to Politely Say "No" to an Invitation in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/video-lesson-how-to-politely-say-no-to-an-invitation-in-english)

## [How to Ask Your Colleagues About Their Weekend in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/how-to-ask-your-colleagues-about-their-weekend-in-english)

## [Double Your English Confidence with 3 Phrasal Verbs for Business](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/double-your-english-confidence-with-3-phrasal-verbs-for-business)

## [How to Be More Spontaneous in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/how-to-be-more-spontaneous-in-english)

## [2 REAL English Questions to Start a Conversation at a Professional Event](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/2-real-english-questions-to-start-a-conversation-at-a-professional-event)

## [One Secret Tip to Get Native-like English Pronunciation](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/103021/One-Secret-Tip-to-Get-Native-like-English-Pronunciation)

## [Do You Want to Speak English with Confidence? Set a Deadline!](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/102943/Do-You-Want-to-Speak-English-with-Confidence-Set-a-Deadline)

## [5 New Ways to Say "Thank You" in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/102716/5-New-Ways-to-Say-Thank-You-in-English)

## [How to Describe Your Friendships in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/102435/How-to-Describe-Your-Friendships-in-English)

## [How to Talk About Your Emotions in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/102378/How-to-Talk-About-Your-Emotions-in-English)

## [Why Native English Speakers Don't Correct You and Why That's Ok](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/102278/Why-Native-English-Speakers-Don-t-Correct-You-and-Why-That-s-Ok)

## [Are You Living English or Just Learning English?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/102061/Are-You-Living-English-or-Just-Learning-English)

## [How Long Will It Take You to Sound Like a Native English Speaker?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/101980/How-Long-Will-It-Take-You-to-Sound-Like-a-Native-English-Speaker)

## [How to Talk About Your Family in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/101761/How-to-Talk-About-Your-Family-in-English)

## [4 Things to Know When You Meet and Greet an American Person](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/101262/4-Things-to-Know-When-You-Meet-and-Greet-an-American-Person)

## [How to Start an English Conversation with Someone at an Exercise Class](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/101148/How-to-Start-an-English-Conversation-with-Someone-at-an-Exercise-Class)

## [How to Talk About Where You Want to Live in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/100958/How-to-Talk-About-Where-You-Want-to-Live-in-English)

## [6 English Greetings for a Rainy Day](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/100743/6-English-Greetings-for-a-Rainy-Day)

## [How to Ask an American about their Pet in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/100483/How-to-Ask-an-American-about-their-Pet-in-English)

## [English Small Talk- How to Ask What's On TV](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/100385/English-Small-Talk-How-to-Ask-What-s-On-TV)

## [How to Talk about Your Habits in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/100383/How-to-Talk-about-Your-Habits-in-English)

## [6 Ways to Use "Get" to Sound Like a Native Speaker](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/100087/6-Ways-to-Use-Get-to-Sound-Like-a-Native-Speaker)

## [How to Say that You Are Angry in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/100085/How-to-Say-that-You-Are-Angry-in-English)

## [Let's Talk about Winter Weather! 4 Key English Vocabulary Words](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99824/Let-s-Talk-about-Winter-Weather-4-Key-English-Vocabulary-Words)

## [4 Ways to Complain in a Restaurant in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99768/4-Ways-to-Complain-in-a-Restaurant-in-English)

## [How to Find Out If Someone Is Okay in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99625/How-to-Find-Out-If-Someone-Is-Okay-in-English)

## [3 Ways to Politely Decline an Invitation in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99624/3-Ways-to-Politely-Decline-an-Invitation-in-English)

## [How to Say That You Can't Meet a Deadline in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99454/how-to-say-that-you-can-t-meet-a-deadline-in-english)

## [How to Have a Friendly Argument in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99335/How-to-Have-a-Friendly-Argument-in-English)

## [Video Tip # 6: Why You Should Stop Studying English Alone](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99256/Video-Tip-6-Why-You-Should-Stop-Studying-English-Alone)

## [How to Stay Healthy in the United States](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99234/How-to-Stay-Healthy-in-the-United-States)

## [Video Tip # 5: Is Your English Old Fashioned and Out-Of-Date?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99049/Video-Tip-5-Is-Your-English-Old-Fashioned-and-Out-Of-Date)

## [4 English Topics to Avoid in American Small Talk](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99051/4-English-Topics-to-Avoid-in-American-Small-Talk)

## [How to Talk About Money in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99050/How-to-Talk-About-Money-in-English)

## [Video Tip #4: Do You Want to Go Deeper into English Conversations?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99036/Video-Tip-4-Do-You-Want-to-Go-Deeper-into-English-Conversations)

## [This Is the End of Your Problems with English Phrasal Verbs!](https://www.englishandculture.com/bid/99058/This-Is-the-End-of-Your-Problems-with-English-Phrasal-Verbs)

## [Are You Making These Common American Interviewing Mistakes?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99041/Are-You-Making-These-Common-American-Interviewing-Mistakes)

## [How to Talk About Your Personality in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/99033/How-to-Talk-About-Your-Personality-in-English)

## [4 Ways to Make English Small Talk at a New Year's Eve Party](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98961/4-Ways-to-Make-English-Small-Talk-at-a-New-Year-s-Eve-Party)

## [Tip #3: Three Ways to Overcome English-learning Perfectionism](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98960/tip-3-three-ways-to-overcome-english-learning-perfectionism)

## [Tip # 2: How to Know the "Feeling" Behind your English Words](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98857/tip-2-how-to-know-the-feeling-behind-your-english-words)

## [3 English Emotion Words That Will Make You Sound like a Native Speaker](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98844/3-English-Emotion-Words-That-Will-Make-You-Sound-like-a-Native-Speaker)

## [Video Tip! Stop Translating from Your Native Language Into English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98689/video-tip-stop-translating-from-your-native-language-into-english)

## [The Top 13 English Lessons of 2013](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98747/The-Top-13-English-Lessons-of-2013)

## [How to Pronounce The 43 Most Common American Names](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98479/how-to-pronounce-the-43-most-common-american-names)

## [5 English Phrasal Verbs for Winter in a Cold Place!](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98552/5-English-Phrasal-Verbs-for-Winter-in-a-Cold-Place)

## [How to Talk About a Movie in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98480/How-to-Talk-About-a-Movie-in-English)

## [Survival English for Thanksgiving Dinner with Americans](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98415/Survival-English-for-Thanksgiving-Dinner-with-Americans)

## [Airport English! How to Succeed During Your First Hour in the US](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98309/Airport-English-How-to-Succeed-During-Your-First-Hour-in-the-US)

## [How to Avoid Offending Someone in English Conversation](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98182/How-to-Avoid-Offending-Someone-in-English-Conversation)

## [How to Learn Real American English on Your Way to Work for Free](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98181/how-to-learn-real-american-english-on-your-way-to-work-for-free)

## [3 Ways to Start "Thinking" in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98152/3-Ways-to-Start-Thinking-in-English)

## [6 Ways to Exit a Group Conversation in American English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/98100/6-Ways-to-Exit-a-Group-Conversation-in-American-English)

## [How to Describe a Person's Appearance in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/97938/How-to-Describe-a-Person-s-Appearance-in-English)

## [6 Ways to Greet Colleagues at a Conference in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/97855/6-Ways-to-Greet-Colleagues-at-a-Conference-in-English)

## [19 Ways to Describe Taste in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/97660/19-Ways-to-Describe-Taste-in-English)

## [How to Describe Good and Bad Smells in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/97659/How-to-Describe-Good-and-Bad-Smells-in-English)

## [4 Ways to Say "I'm Working Hard" with English Idioms](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/97503/4-Ways-to-Say-I-m-Working-Hard-with-English-Idioms)

## [Stop Memorizing! English Is Not a Math Equation](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/97360/Stop-Memorizing-English-Is-Not-a-Math-Equation)

## [How to "Break the Ice" in English with New Colleagues](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/97269/How-to-Break-the-Ice-in-English-with-New-Colleagues)

## [8 Ways to Respond to a Surprise in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/97203/8-Ways-to-Respond-to-a-Surprise-in-English)

## [10 English Verbs that Are Driving You Crazy!](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96708/10-English-Verbs-that-Are-Driving-You-Crazy)

## [Business Meeting English Skills: How to Interrupt!](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/97032/Business-Meeting-English-Skills-How-to-Interrupt)

## [24 Ways to Show That You Are Listening in English Conversations](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96918/24-Ways-to-Show-That-You-Are-Listening-in-English-Conversations)

## [7 Lessons to Speak English Confidently with an American](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96772/7-Lessons-to-Speak-English-Confidently-with-an-American)

## [Pesky Prepositions! How to Talk about Locations in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96553/Pesky-Prepositions-How-to-Talk-about-Locations-in-English)

## [Are these 6 Common English Challenges Holding You Back?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96242/Are-these-6-Common-English-Challenges-Holding-You-Back)

## [5 Ways to Say "Why" in Natural, Everyday English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96448/5-Ways-to-Say-Why-in-Natural-Everyday-English)

## [Why "Hi, How Are You?" Is Not a Real Question in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96314/Why-Hi-How-Are-You-Is-Not-a-Real-Question-in-English)

## [Dating at Harvard in the 1960's: An English Listening Lesson](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96161/dating-at-harvard-in-the-1960-s-an-english-listening-lesson)

## [How to Leave a Tip in an American Restaurant](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96114/how-to-leave-a-tip-in-an-american-restaurant)

## [How to Make Small Talk with Americans About Baseball](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/96080/how-to-make-small-talk-with-americans-about-baseball)

## [Don't Make These 7 English Mistakes Ever Again!](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95980/don-t-make-these-7-english-mistakes-ever-again)

## [How to Recognize "Can" Versus "Can't" in English Conversation](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95925/how-to-recognize-can-versus-can-t-in-english-conversation)

## [4 American English Expressions for a Rainy Day](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95917/4-American-English-Expressions-for-a-Rainy-Day)

## [4 Ways to Improve your English While You're on Vacation](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95740/4-Ways-to-Improve-your-English-While-You-re-on-Vacation)

## [17 Ways to Say "Look" in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95724/17-ways-to-say-look-in-english)

## [Quick English Grammar Tip: "To" Versus "For"](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95563/Quick-English-Grammar-Tip-To-Versus-For)

## [Getting Away? How To Talk About Your Vacation in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95531/Getting-Away-How-To-Talk-About-Your-Vacation-in-English)

## [It's Sizzling Out! 6 American English Phrasal Verbs for a Hot Day](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95346/it-s-sizzling-out-6-american-english-phrasal-verbs-for-a-hot-day)

## [7 Things That You MUST Know If You Move to the USA](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95296/7-Things-That-You-MUST-Know-If-You-Move-to-the-USA)

## [10 American English Idioms for a Smooth Day at Work](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95130/10-american-english-idioms-for-a-smooth-day-at-work)

## [4 Typical 4th of July Invitations and How to Respond in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/95085/4-Typical-4th-of-July-Invitations-and-How-to-Respond-in-English)

## [English Tip! How to Express your Gratitude in 4 Different Situations](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/94914/English-Tip-How-to-Express-your-Gratitude-in-4-Different-Situations)

## [How to Say 5 Things You Did This Weekend in Natural English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/94872/How-to-Say-5-Things-You-Did-This-Weekend-in-Natural-English)

## [Alfonso's Story: How to Get Unstuck with Your English in 2 Months](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/94671/Alfonso-s-Story-How-to-Get-Unstuck-with-Your-English-in-2-Months)

## [How to Avoid Going Insane During Your First Month in the USA](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/94580/How-to-Avoid-Going-Insane-During-Your-First-Month-in-the-USA)

## [5 Mistakes You Are Making in Everyday English Conversations](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/94526/5-mistakes-you-are-making-in-everyday-english-conversations)

## [The Secret Ingredient for English Success: Stop Hiding](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/94209/The-Secret-Ingredient-for-English-Success-Stop-Hiding)

## [How ESL Podcasts Can Give You a Confidence Boost in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/94128/How-ESL-Podcasts-Can-Give-You-a-Confidence-Boost-in-English)

## [Is Your Business Presentation Ready for an American Audience?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/93947/Is-Your-Business-Presentation-Ready-for-an-American-Audience)

## [6 Reasons Your Business Emails in English Are Getting Ignored](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/93783/6-Reasons-Your-Business-Emails-in-English-Are-Getting-Ignored)

## [These 3 Students Will Teach YOU How to Learn English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/93670/These-3-Students-Will-Teach-YOU-How-to-Learn-English)

## [Want to Be Awesome at English? Stop Coloring Inside the Lines!](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/93683/Want-to-Be-Awesome-at-English-Stop-Coloring-Inside-the-Lines)

## [4 Phrasal Verbs and the Story of Verb Dive](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/93651/4-Phrasal-Verbs-and-the-Story-of-Verb-Dive)

## [Ocean Idioms that You Can Use to Speak English Like a Native](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/93387/Ocean-Idioms-that-You-Can-Use-to-Speak-English-Like-a-Native)

## [From Kindergarten to PhD: How to Talk about Education in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/93159/from-kindergarten-to-phd-how-to-talk-about-education-in-english)

## [How to Learn English on Your 10-Minute Coffee Break](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/93043/How-to-Learn-English-on-Your-10-Minute-Coffee-Break)

## [Confused at Work? 7 American English Terms for the Office](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92850/Confused-at-Work-7-American-English-Terms-for-the-Office)

## [Cultural Competence Quiz! Do You Know How to Work with Americans?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92666/Cultural-Competence-Quiz-Do-You-Know-How-to-Work-with-Americans)

## [Infographic! Going to the Gym in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92670/Infographic-Going-to-the-Gym-in-English)

## [Intercultural Communication: Become a Master in 5 Steps](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92567/Intercultural-Communication-Become-a-Master-in-5-Steps)

## [4 Big English Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92516/4-Big-English-Mistakes-You-Don-t-Know-You-re-Making)

## [Get Behind the Wheel! 18 Parts of Your Car in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92371/Get-Behind-the-Wheel-18-Parts-of-Your-Car-in-English)

## [The 6 WORST Ways to Start a Conversation with an American](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92390/The-6-WORST-Ways-to-Start-a-Conversation-with-an-American)

## [Top 5 Ways to De-stress After your Move to the U.S.](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92200/Top-5-Ways-to-De-stress-After-your-Move-to-the-U-S)

## [Don't Be a Robot! Here's One Way to Speak English Naturally](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92216/Don-t-Be-a-Robot-Here-s-One-Way-to-Speak-English-Naturally)

## [Your Ultimate Guide to Practicing English Online](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/92046/Your-Ultimate-Guide-to-Practicing-English-Online)

## [3 Tips For Your Next Business Meeting with Americans](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91989/3-tips-for-your-next-business-meeting-with-americans)

## [5 Business English Vocabulary Terms to Impress your Boss](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91966/5-business-english-vocabulary-terms-to-impress-your-boss)

## [We're Feeling Generous! 1 Free English Lesson is Available Today](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91998/We-re-Feeling-Generous-1-Free-English-Lesson-is-Available-Today)

## [Speak Everyday English at Home with this Quiz](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91965/speak-everyday-english-at-home-with-this-quiz)

## [6 Awesome Places to Walk and Talk in Boston and New York](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91754/6-Awesome-Places-to-Walk-and-Talk-in-Boston-and-New-York)

## [25 Vocabulary Words You Need to Take a Walk in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91751/25-vocabulary-words-you-need-to-take-a-walk-in-english)

## [Driving in English: Read this Before You Hit the Road](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91562/driving-in-english-read-this-before-you-hit-the-road)

## [Got the Midwinter Blues? 6 Things to Do in Boston and New York](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91390/Got-the-Midwinter-Blues-6-Things-to-Do-in-Boston-and-New-York)

## [Infographic: How to Clean Your House in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91316/infographic-how-to-clean-your-house-in-english)

## [Advice and Support for International Professionals in Boston!](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91068/Advice-and-Support-for-International-Professionals-in-Boston)

## [How to Make Him or Her Fall in Love with You in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91077/how-to-make-him-or-her-fall-in-love-with-you-in-english)

## [One Change You Can Make Today to Speak English Better](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/91074/one-change-you-can-make-today-to-speak-english-better)

## [When Is an English Class the WRONG Choice?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/90893/when-is-an-english-class-the-wrong-choice)

## [How to Talk About Winter Weather in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/90730/How-to-Talk-About-Winter-Weather-in-English)

## [How to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/90689/How-to-Overcome-Your-Fear-of-Speaking-English)

## [21 Ways to Say Hello and Goodbye in American English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/90523/21-ways-to-say-hello-and-goodbye-in-american-english)

## [Infographic: What Do I Call a Person from Boston?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/90359/Infographic-What-Do-I-Call-a-Person-from-Boston)

## [How to Get Your Company to Pay for Your English Classes](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/90314/How-to-Get-Your-Company-to-Pay-for-Your-English-Classes)

## [Do You Want to Develop REAL English Skills? Then Do This...](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/90313/Do-You-Want-to-Develop-REAL-English-Skills-Then-Do-This)

## [Do English Prepositions Stress You Out? Try this Video Quiz](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/90098/do-english-prepositions-stress-you-out-try-this-video-quiz)

## [Are You Making One of These 6 Mistakes as an English Learner?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/89984/Are-You-Making-One-of-These-6-Mistakes-as-an-English-Learner)

## [Did You Miss Any of these Awesome Articles in 2012?](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/89981/Did-You-Miss-Any-of-these-Awesome-Articles-in-2012)

## [Brush Up on Your English Idioms with this Quiz](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/89733/Brush-Up-on-Your-English-Idioms-with-this-Quiz)

## [7 Reasons to Make More Mistakes in English](https://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/89510/7-Reasons-to-Make-More-Mistakes-in-English)

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