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How Many Different Ways Can You Say "Weird"?
You can use "weird" or "strange" to describe things that are not normal, but they have a particular nuance that...
Does Your Personality Affect How You Learn Languages?
If you imagine a person who is good at learning foreign languages, you may picture someone outgoing who enjoys meeting...
The Chase is On! - What is Sadie Hawkins Day?
For many people, mentioning “Hawkins” might make them think of the popular Netflix show Stranger Things, which takes place in...
7 Common Online English Student Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Online language platforms are a popular and convenient way to learn English from the comfort of your home. However, there...
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...
"On the Other Hand" - Expressions for Making Comparisons
Words like "but" and "however" are useful for comparing things. But always using the same one or two words can...
The Difference Between "For" and "Since"
"For" and "since" are common English words that are used to talk about time and duration. It might not be...
![English Slang for Online Dating [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/10/21091417/online_dating_slang-300x200.jpg "English Slang for Online Dating [Updated]")
English Slang for Online Dating [Updated]
These days, it's hard to imagine that online dating was ever a new or scary thing. Over the years, it...
![20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/10/19021851/short_english_quotes_1-300x188.jpg "20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation [Updated]")
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...
