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"It's Nothing, Really": How to Sound Modest in English 😌
It's nice to get positive attention because of our skill, accomplishments or even looks. But when accepting compliments, most people...
11 Names That Became Common English Words
Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...
14 Phrasal Verbs and Idioms With "Run"
Adding simple prepositions to many verbs will change them into phrasal verbs, which let you talk about many different topics...
How to Talk About Movies in English (The Sequel!)
Movies aren't just for entertainment — they can also be great tools for learning a language. But if you want...
How to Bargain in English - Phrases and Vocabulary
When you're shopping in person or online, the price you see on a tag isn't always the price you have...
Brrr! English Vocabulary for Winter Weather 🥶
If you want to be good at small talk, learning to discuss the weather is essential. However, even though we...
English Slang for Dating and Relationships
When it comes to dating, there's a lot of English slang you should know if you want to have the...
How to "Soften" Your English
Saying things indirectly is sometimes necessary to protect people's feelings and keep your relationships strong. In situations like these, it's...
16 Words for Describing Different Body Types
Most learners will know the common adjectives for describing body shapes; words like "tall," "fat" and "short." But these words...
![What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.) [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/01/31070924/movie_ratings_meaning_1-300x168.jpg "What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.) [Updated]")
What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.) [Updated]
With the popularity of streaming services, movie ratings may not seem as important as they did in the past, when...
8 Expressions for Making Urgent Requests Politely
Sometimes you really need something quickly. The problem with formal speech is that it can be difficult to express that...
![How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/02/02024803/bernard-hermant-bSpqe48INMg-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg "How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]")
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
Has anyone ever asked you a question you didn't want to answer? Maybe the question was too personal or the...
![How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/11/14021737/english_for_support_cover-1-300x200.jpg "How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English [Updated]")
How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English [Updated]
Everyone needs help sometimes. If a friend or family member is going through a difficult situation, there are several things...
![Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/09/07101236/natural_disaster_vocabulary-300x205.jpg "Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters [Updated]")
Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters [Updated]
When disasters happen, they can be big news around the world, no matter where they occur. Different locations experience things...
Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Before the big cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions related to...
![The Many Meanings and Uses of X [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/08/22034748/meanings_and_uses_of_x-300x200.jpg "The Many Meanings and Uses of X [Updated]")
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,...
"What's Up?": How to Use It and Respond to It
"What's up?" If you have English-speaking friends or watch English TV and movies, you've probably heard this expression before. Even...
10 Inspirational MCU Quotes for English Learners
For nearly 20 years, the MCU has entertained movie fans around the world with stories of heroes in strange and...
