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10 Inspirational MCU Quotes for English Learners
For nearly 20 years, the MCU has entertained movie fans around the world with stories of heroes in strange and...
7 Alternatives for "Sometimes"
How often do you … We all do some activities more than we do others. It's common to use "sometimes"...
How to Use "Play" Like a Native Speaker
In English, simple words are often the most useful, and "play" is a great example. It's common when talking about...
English Expressions for Things That Aren't Said Directly
"Subtle" is an adjective that means "indirect or not obvious" — and there are plenty of situations when being subtle is...
Learn English Through Music: 'Your Idol' by Saja Boys
The animated movie KPop Demon Hunters became a hit shortly after it was released on Netflix in June 2025. It's...
7 English Expressions for Making Demands Politely
Do you know the verb "insist"? It means "to demand something without accepting refusal." Insisting might seem rude, but it...
"Almost" and "Almost All": What's the Difference?
Many English learners often get "almost" and "almost all" confused. But using one when the other is appropriate can cause...
How to Talk About Hot Weather in English
"It's hot!" You can use this simple phrase to describe the weather when the temperature goes up in the summertime....
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...
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 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...
![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,...
"What's Up?": How to Use It and Respond to It
"What's up?" If you have English-speaking friends or watch English TV and movies, you've probably heard this expression before. Even...
10 Inspirational MCU Quotes for English Learners
For nearly 20 years, the MCU has entertained movie fans around the world with stories of heroes in strange and...
