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Practise English with people, not just apps

A members-only place where people learning English help each other: ask about the language, post a few sentences for members to correct, and find someone to practise with.

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What you can do here

  • Ask about English

    Grammar, words, pronunciation, how to say something: members answer, and you mark the answer that helped.

  • Get your writing corrected

    Post a few sentences and ask members to check them. The fixes you accept go into your own mistakes journal to review later.

  • Join clubs

    Films, travel, work, exams, books and more: read and write about what you enjoy, in English.

  • Find a practice partner

    Members who want to practise can invite each other to a private chat in English.

People first. AI only helps.

Every member is a person: the AI never posts, comments or chats as someone. It stays in the background and is always labelled: it can translate a post into your language, check your draft privately before you post, and suggest corrections when nobody has corrected your text within about four hours, or sooner if you ask.

It also screens new posts for abuse. Only people can restrict an account.

How it works

  1. Join with a nickname

    Members see your nickname, never your name or e-mail.

  2. Write in English

    Share something, ask a question or ask for corrections. Short and simple is perfect.

  3. Help each other

    Answer what you can and correct kindly. Everyone here is learning something.

Friendly and safe

  • Adults only (18+).
  • Posts are for members only: search engines don't index them.
  • Be kind, keep it about learning: no ads, no selling lessons, no dating.
  • Report or block anyone from the … menu. A person on our team reviews reports and tells you the outcome.

Clubs waiting for you

  • Introductions
  • Grammar Help
  • Words & Idioms
  • Pronunciation Corner
  • Movies & Series
  • Music & Lyrics
  • Travel Stories
  • English for Work
  • Tech & IT
  • Exam Prep
  • Books & Reading
  • Beginners' Corner
  • Food & Cooking
  • Games & Hobbies

This week's writing prompt

Tell us about a trip you will never forget. What happened?

Each week there's one topic to write about, and members can correct each other's posts.

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