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'Get Into the Rhythm' With English Music Idioms
Music is an important part of cultures around the world. In English, you can see its influence in many idioms...
English Vocabulary for Internet Privacy
When you sign up on a social app like TikTok or use an AI chatbot like ChatGPT, you’ll likely see...
Sign Me Up! Phrasal Verbs and Idioms With "Sign" 🖊️
Native English speakers use the simple word “sign” in many different ways. In phrasal verbs, it often creates an image...
What Is the Super Bowl? English for the "Big Game"
Early each year, Americans gather on one special Sunday for a big celebration called the Super Bowl. Although it's not...
What Does "Stuff" Mean and How Do You Use It?
If you listen to native English speakers, you'll probably hear “stuff” often. But what does it mean and why is...
Brighten Up Your English With Color Idioms 🎨
If you're looking for a way to make your everyday English sound more natural and expressive, we have a suggestion:...
What Do 2025's English Words of the Year Mean?
Each year, famous dictionaries like Oxford and Cambridge choose a word they feel represents the mood or major events of...
13 English "Brain" Idioms and Expressions
The brain is the part of our bodies that lets us think and process information. But the word also appears...
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...
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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...
