David
David was born and raised in the US. He's written for advertising companies, subtitled movies, and helped to localize Japanese video games for Western players. He loves music and exploring cities looking for vinyl records.
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David was born and raised in the US. He's written for advertising companies, subtitled movies, and helped to localize Japanese video games for Western players. He loves music and exploring cities looking for vinyl records.
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...
The Hidden Meanings Behind English Pokémon Names
Since its beginning in the mid 1990s, the Pokémon series has become incredibly popular, with fans of all ages and...
20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation
Quotes and proverbs are great tools for finding inspiration and fresh, new ways of looking at life. However, many well-known...
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...
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...
Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters
When disasters happen, they are usually big news around the world, no matter where they occur. Different locations experience things...
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...
Expressions for Rescheduling Meetings
It would be nice if we could always be on time for every appointment we make, but unfortunately that isn’t...
The Many Meanings and Uses of "X"
“X” is one of the most powerful letters in the alphabet. From math to maps, and from voting to kissing,...
Should You Learn British English or American English?
Even though English is the most spoken language in the world, it doesn't mean that everyone is speaking the exact...
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...