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The Many Meanings and Uses of X [Updated]
X is one of the most powerful letters in the alphabet. From math to maps, and from voting to kissing,...
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Collocations: Word Pairs for Natural English
Quick food? Do a test? Wrong and right? Do any of those sound strange to you? If they do, then...
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English Idioms and Expressions for the Summer [Updated]
Another hot summer is here! When we think of the summer season, many fun things come to mind, such as...
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More Languages Can Equal More Money
There are many reasons to learn a new language, from easier travel to the ability to enjoy books and films...
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"Used To" / "Be Used To" / "Get Used To": What's the Difference?
Sometimes you only need to make a small change to an English word to have a big effect on its...
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What Does it Mean to "Soften" Your Language?
Different cultures have different ideas about being direct in speech and actions. However, no matter where in the world you...
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English for Juneteenth, America's Newest Federal Holiday
In 2021, US President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. This act helped to create...
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Dungeons & Dragons: An Adventurous Way to Improve Your English
Do you know about the 2023 film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves? It's an action-adventure movie about a unique...
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What to Do When it Feels Like Your English Isn't Improving
Do you know the word "plateau"? It's a noun that means "an area of high and flat land." Basically, after...
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Japanese-English Words That Would Confuse Native English Speakers
The Japanese language has borrowed words from a variety of languages, including many from English. In some ways, this gives...
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