Vocabulary

What is misinformation and disinformation?

By on February 24 2026
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An infogram=hoc showing the 7 main types of misinformation and disinformation

In a post-truth world, people often care more about their feelings and opinions than about actual facts. This makes it very difficult to know what is real. For an English learner, this is a double challenge: you have to understand the language and decide if the story is true or a lie.

Terms like "fake news" or "alternative facts" are often used to hide the truth. Sometimes, people share misleading content just to make you angry or excited. This is why learning to think critically is just as important as learning grammar.

Manners around the world

By on March 15 2024
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A quick guide to going global

It's important to treat people well. But how you do that can change from culture to culture. What's polite in one place might be rude in another. For instance, giving hugs is okay in America but not in China.

This infographic will help you learn about manners around the world so you can be polite in other cultures. Remember, even in the same country, manners can vary between places and people. So, it's a good idea to do some research before you travel or work with people from other countries. Otherwise, you might unintentionally be rude.