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Are You a 'Prima Donna'? English for People with Too Much Pride
We’ve already taken a look at phrases and quotes related to modesty. This time, we’ll focus on the opposite personality...
Put Up a Fight! 12 Phrasal Verbs Using "Put"
Welcome back to our focus on phrasal verbs, combinations of verbs and other short words that create new meanings. This...
"What Happened Next?" English Phrases for Telling Great Stories
When telling stories in English, you can use “then” to move from one event to another, but it won’t sound...
How to Use "Literally" Accurately!
It’s very common to hear English speakers use “literally,” often when telling an interesting or funny story. However, it’s also...
Learn English Through Music: 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter
One of the biggest songs of 2024 is "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. You might enjoy dancing to it, but do...
How to Create a Bilingual Environment at Home for Young Learners
If you want your child to be bilingual, you don't need to wait for them to be old enough for...
"Old" or "Vintage"? Saying Negative Things in a Positive Way
Have you ever thought about the difference between "bathroom" and "restroom"? In most situations, they mean the same thing, so...
![Halloween Expressions You Can Use All Year Round [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/10/05081330/halloween_words-300x200.jpg "Halloween Expressions You Can Use All Year Round [Updated]")
Halloween Expressions You Can Use All Year Round [Updated]
When you think of Halloween, what images come to your mind? Pumpkins and costume parties? Or perhaps candy and trick-or-treating? ...
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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...
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...
![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...
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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,...
