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.
A Quick Look at 11 Popular Christmas Sweets
Christmas probably makes you think of specific sights and sounds. But what tastes and flavors do you associate with the...
10 Great Christmas Songs You Might Not Know
Aside from trees, decorations and food, Christmas is also known for special songs that we normally only hear at the...
Get In / Get Into / Go In / Enter: So Many Choices!
The four expressions "go in," "get in," "get into" and "enter" all have a similar meaning. However, there are small...
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...
How Are UK and US Communication Styles Different?
When you think of countries where English is spoken, the UK and the US are likely the first that come...
What's the Difference Between "For Sale" and "On Sale"?
There are many English expressions with similar words that can mean slightly different things. One example of this is the...
*Yawn* Other Ways to Say "Bored" and "Boring"
Lectures. Bad movies. Travel delays. We all experience situations that leave us feeling bored from time to time. But while...
"You're Fired!" Expressions for Joining and Leaving Companies
In November of 2023, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI was fired by a powerful group of his colleagues. OpenAI...
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...