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.
The Chase is On! - What is Sadie Hawkins Day?
For many people, mentioning “Hawkins” might make them think of the popular Netflix show Stranger Things, which takes place in...
7 Common Online English Student Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Online language platforms are a popular and convenient way to learn English from the comfort of your home. However, there...
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...
"On the Other Hand" - Expressions for Making Comparisons
Words like "but" and "however" are useful for comparing things. But always using the same one or two words can...
The Difference Between "For" and "Since"
"For" and "since" are common English words that are used to talk about time and duration. It might not be...
English Slang for Online Dating
These days, it's hard to imagine that online dating was ever a new or scary thing. Over the years, it...
October's Competing US Holidays
"In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." Many American schoolchildren learn this simple rhyme to help them remember Christopher Columbus...
From GPS to Scuba: Military Abbreviations in Everyday English
Did you know that the word "Jeep" originally comes from military vehicles? It is thought to have come from "GP,"...
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...