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More Than Romance: 14 English Idioms Related to the Heart
Our hearts are responsible for pumping blood through our bodies. And as a symbol, they represent feelings of love and...
How to Use "Like"…Like a Native Speaker
Most students learn the basic meaning of "like" early in their English study. But this simple word can be used...
![Not in Love? Learn English with Anti-Valentine's Day Songs! [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/02/05095039/anti_valentine_english-300x200.jpg "Not in Love? Learn English with Anti-Valentine's Day Songs! [Updated]")
Not in Love? Learn English with Anti-Valentine's Day Songs! [Updated]
Unlike Christmas, there isn't much popular music about Valentine's Day. However, while Christmas songs are usually only heard at the...
![7 Alternatives for "Love" to Use on Valentine's Day [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/02/10062129/love_alternatives-300x200.jpg "7 Alternatives for \"Love\" to Use on Valentine's Day [Updated]")
7 Alternatives for "Love" to Use on Valentine's Day [Updated]
"Love" is the word most people probably think of when it comes to Valentine's Day. However, it's quite a strong...
"Its" and "It's": What's the Difference?
Many English words sound the same, and when you're speaking, you can often ignore their similarities. But when you're writing,...
"They're," "Their" and "There": What's the Difference?
Don’t be fooled by the pronunciation of “they’re,” “their” and “there.” Although they sound similar, each has specific uses and...
How to Use "Big" Like a Native Speaker
"Big" is probably one of the first words you learned when you began learning English. It expresses a very simple...
![The Hidden Meanings Behind English Pokémon Names [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/01/09075357/pokemon_names-300x171.jpg "The Hidden Meanings Behind English Pokémon Names [Updated]")
The Hidden Meanings Behind English Pokémon Names [Updated]
Since its start in the 1990s, the Pokémon series has had a big influence on popular culture, including everything from...
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...
