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The default language of work, research and the internet — and the one most often learned for a specific, dated goal like a visa, a degree or a promotion.
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- GrammarA2–B2
Present perfect vs past simple: the difference is the time frame
“I have seen it” or “I saw it”? It depends on whether the time period is finished. The rules, examples, and why some backgrounds find it harder.
7 min read - PhrasesB1–C1
Business English email phrases that sound natural, not translated
Openings, requests, chasing, bad news and closings in professional English — with the register each one carries and the phrases to retire.
6 min read - CostAny level
How much do English lessons cost?
What platforms publish for English tutors, why “native speaker” is the least useful filter in the biggest language market, and what decides your bill.
7 min read - ExamBands 0–9
IELTS never expires. It recommends when to stop trusting it
IELTS has no pass mark and no expiry date — only a two-year recommendation. The band scale, the rounding rule that favours you, and re-marks. 1 Sep 2026.
8 min read - ExamA2–C2
The Cambridge exam you book decides the highest score you can be given
B2 First can award a C1 certificate and C1 Advanced can award a B2 one. The scale, the grade boundaries, the score ceiling, re-marks. 5 Sep 2026.
9 min read - ExamBands 1–6 (A1–C2)
TOEFL still prints a score out of 120. It is no longer your score
Since 21 January 2026 TOEFL reports a 1–6 band; the 0–120 figure is a range midpoint, not your result. Bands, CEFR, validity, fees in 212 countries.
9 min read
Reading about English is not the same as speaking it
See how long English takes, what the levels mean, and what lessons cost.