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"All Correct"? - The History and Uses of "OK"
"OK" is a special word because of how universal it is. If you go to almost any nation in the...
7 English Expressions for Making Demands Politely
Do you know the verb "insist"? It means refusing to accept an outcome different from what you want. In some...
Brrr! English Expressions for Describing Winter Weather
If you want to be good at small talk, learning to discuss the weather is essential! However, even though we...
What is the Super Bowl? English for "The Big Game"
Every year, when the weather is still cold in much of the country, Americans gather for a big celebration. Even...
Not in Love? Learn English with Anti-Valentine's Day Songs!
Unlike Christmas songs, there is not much popular music about Valentine's Day. However, while Christmas songs are usually only heard...
How to Ask If You Are Saying Something Correctly in English
When you are learning English, it's natural to feel unsure about many things you say. You may wonder if you...
What is a Groundhog and Why Does it Have a Holiday?
Similar to Sadie Hawkins Day in November, the US calendar has several other special traditions that are fun to celebrate...
"The Best Blog Post Ever!" How to Use Hyperbole
If you want to say that a movie is really good, you could call it "great" or "amazing" or many...
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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...
