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A dictionary with simple definitions, pronunciation, plus a Word of the Day!

Are you feeling under the weather? Well, don't beat around the bush or pull my leg! Check out this list of common (but confusing!) English expressions and sayings.

Purdue University's famous Online Writing Lab (O.W.L.) has created these grammar exercises customized for English language learners.

What does it mean to go off on someone? Or to go off on your own? Or to go out with someone? To go along with something, or to go after it? Go know!
These are all examples of phrasal verbs, which are idiomatic expressions, combining verbs and prepositions to make new verbs whose meaning is often hard to guess! This website contains many examples of common American phrasal verbs to master. (Already know these? There are more!)

Many English words are built from Greek and Latin parts. Knowing what a root means can help you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word. This list includes the most common roots and prefixes in English. If you want more, let me know!

College-bound high school students need to master the vocabulary of academic life, the language we use to communicate ideas in science, social studies, and the humanities. These exercises from Oxford University Press are great practice for English language learners who plan to attend college.