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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.
Give it a Go! Expressions for Starting and Stopping Activities
From school clubs and hobbies to habits and routines, we are always starting and stopping different kinds of activities. However,...
How to Use "Authentic," One of 2023's Most Important Words
Merriam-Webster is responsible for one of the oldest and most well-known dictionaries in the US. In November of 2023, they...
Turn it Up! 10 of Our Tutors' Top Songs of 2023
As the year comes to a close, you can often find people discussing their favorite films, books and shows of...
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...
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...