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10 Great Summer Songs for English Learners ☀️🎶
Here on the Engoo blog, we've already written about common English expressions related to the summer. This time, we'd like...
How to Use "Mind" Like a Native Speaker
Although similar, "mind" is not the same as "brain." In fact, it has a deeper meaning and can be used...
"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
In addition to keeping us warm and stylish, clothing also has a special place in the English language. Idioms related...
!["Advice" and "Advise": What's the Difference? [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/06/13102615/advice_advise_cover-300x192.jpg "\"Advice\" and \"Advise\": What's the Difference? [Updated]")
"Advice" and "Advise": What's the Difference? [Updated]
"Advice" and "advise" are another of the many tricky word pairs English learners should pay special attention to. One small...
A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
Whether in casual or formal settings, knowing how to ask for and give permission is something that all English speakers...
How to Talk About the Economy in English
It's common these days to see many news stories about the local and global economy. Unfortunately, it's often because prices...
Useful Idioms and Phrasal Verbs with "Line"
What do you think of when you hear the word "line"? Do you imagine people waiting outside of a restaurant...
Topic Focus: US Holidays
A great way to learn about a culture is to look at its holidays and celebrations. Special days can teach...
![20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/10/19021851/short_english_quotes_1-300x188.jpg "20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation [Updated]")
20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation [Updated]
Quotes and proverbs are great tools for finding inspiration and fresh ways of looking at life. However, many well-known quotes...
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...
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions
Has anyone ever asked you a question you didn't want to answer? Maybe the question was too personal or you...
How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English
Everyone needs help from time to time. If a friend or family member is going through a difficult situation, or...
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...
![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...
![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...
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...
![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,...
Picture This! 9 Idioms Using "Picture"
In English, we often speak about things we can see. However, in many cases, we aren't referring to our eyes...
