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Signing Off: How to End a Letter in English
If you’d like to write a letter in English, there are plenty of information sources online that can help you....
How Many Different Ways Can You Use "Thing"?
Have you ever thought about all of the ways you can use "thing"? It's a very simple word, but you...
10 Inspirational MCU Quotes for English Learners
For over 15 years, the MCU has been entertaining audiences around the world with its stories of superheroes in strange...
From Barbie to Einstein: Names That Became Common English Words
Throughout history, there have been both real people and fictional characters who have had a big impact on society. Sometimes...
How to Use "Issue" Like a Pro
Do you know the word "issue" well? It's a surprisingly useful word that fluent English speakers may say several times...
More Than 'Friends': Recommended TV for English Learners
One question that students often ask is which English-language TV shows they should watch to help them improve their English...
"Few" vs. "A Few": One Letter Makes a Difference!
You probably know the word “few,” meaning "not a lot," but did you know that adding “a” before it completely...
Drop the Needle! Vocabulary for Vinyl Record Collectors
Even though many people thought vinyl records would disappear due to the rise of CDs, mp3s and streaming, their popularity...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
![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...
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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,...
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...
