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"Few" vs. "A Few": One Letter Makes a Difference!
You probably know the word “few,” meaning "not a lot," but did you know that adding “a” before it completely...
Drop the Needle! Vocabulary for Vinyl Record Collectors
Even though many people thought vinyl records would disappear due to the rise of CDs, mp3s and streaming, their popularity...
Essential English Vocabulary for Cooking
Not only is cooking an inexpensive way to eat delicious food, it can also be a fun and relaxing hobby....
11 English Phrasal Verbs with "Make"
Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs and other short words that form new meanings when put together. For example, using...
How to Be a Better Listener in Your English Conversations
In our busy modern world, it can feel like it is becoming harder to focus on one thing at a...
Big Apples and Big Shoulders: Nicknames for 8 US Cities
America is a very large country. Different parts have different climates, different accents and different local cultures. Sometimes, a city's...
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...
The Many Ways to Use "Even"
"Even" is a sneaky word. It seems very simple at first, but if you look closer, you'll realize just how...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
![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,...
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...
