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From HTTP to SEO: What Do Computer Abbreviations Mean?
With our lives becoming more and more dependent on technology, it's common to see abbreviations related to computers every day....
Introducing Tabs: Our Newest Lesson Room Feature
We never like to stay still at Engoo, so we're constantly developing new ideas to help us remain the best...
Bottoms Up! English Expressions for Drinking
From wine to beer, and from sake to whiskey, enjoying alcohol is a pastime that is popular around the world....
"Me Too" and "Neither Do I" - A Quick Guide to Agreements
Many English learners know that "me too" is a simple and easy way to agree with someone. However, they may...
TikTok or Tick-Tock? The Meanings Behind 9 Popular Brand Names
Every day, people around the world buy from and interact with a special group of very powerful brands. Whether it's...
12 Phrasal Verbs Using "Look"
Mastering phrasal verbs will dramatically increase your English fluency and understanding, so all students should spend time studying them. Adding...
English Expressions That Come from Comics
In recent years, some of the biggest movies and television shows have been based on characters from comics, and comic...
How Can a Thesaurus Help Your Language Study?
Most learners should be familiar with using dictionaries in their language study. In the past, they were physical books, then...
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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...
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...
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...
Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Before the big, convenient cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions and...
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...
Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language
William Shakespeare has had an incredible influence on not just English literature, but the English language in general. Also known...
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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...
![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...
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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,...
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...
