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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...
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...
![8 Habits of Effective English Learners [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/07/25062811/effective_learning_cover-300x192.jpg "8 Habits of Effective English Learners [Updated]")
8 Habits of Effective English Learners [Updated]
If you are reading this blog, it probably means you want to improve your English skill. There are many other...
Haiku and Horror Movies with Daily News Writer Michael
Have you read our previous feature on the Content Team? Its members are responsible for all of the great materials...
How to Prepare for a Speaking Test
Are you thinking about taking a speaking test? There are many reasons to do it: strong test results on your...
Adjectives That Can Describe Both Taste and Personality
You may be surprised to learn that the same words can be used to talk about both food and people....
![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...
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...
![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...
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 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...
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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...
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,...
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...
