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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.
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...
Tips for Giving Great Presentations in English
Speaking in front of a group can be stressful, no matter what language you are using. But if you're presenting...
What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.)
With the popularity of streaming services, movie ratings may not seem as important as they did in the past, when...
Writing and Scuba Diving with Content Team Member Chiara
Though she comes from a small island country, Daily News Writer Chiara has a global way of thinking, which helps...
Go Juice: English Slang for Coffee and Caffeine
Are you a coffee drinker? Many people cannot begin their day without a morning cup of coffee as a part...
Tips for Making Friends When Studying Abroad
Going overseas as an exchange student or for a working holiday is a fantastic way to improve your English skills....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...