9 Common English Expressions from Pop Culture
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Not in Love? Learn English with Anti-Valentine's Day Songs! [Updated]
Unlike Christmas, there isn't much popular music about Valentine's Day. However, while Christmas songs are usually only heard at the...
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![7 Alternatives for "Love" to Use on Valentine's Day [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/02/10062129/love_alternatives-300x200.jpg "7 Alternatives for \"Love\" to Use on Valentine's Day [Updated]")
7 Alternatives for "Love" to Use on Valentine's Day [Updated]
"Love" is the word most people probably think of when it comes to Valentine's Day. However, it's quite a strong...
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![What is the Super Bowl? English for "The Big Game" [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/02/07022128/super_bowl_english-300x150.jpg "What is the Super Bowl? English for \"The Big Game\" [Updated]")
What is the Super Bowl? English for "The Big Game" [Updated]
Early every year, Americans gather on one Sunday afternoon for a large celebration. It's not a national holiday, but people...
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![What is a Groundhog and Why Does it Have a Holiday? [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/01/06061947/groundhog_day_new-300x200.jpg "What is a Groundhog and Why Does it Have a Holiday? [Updated]")
What is a Groundhog and Why Does it Have a Holiday? [Updated]
The US calendar has several special days that are fun to celebrate even though they aren't official holidays. For example,...
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The Hidden Meanings Behind English Pokémon Names [Updated]
Since its start in the 1990s, the Pokémon series has had a big influence on popular culture, including everything from...
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English Slang on Social Media
Confused by words and expressions you're seeing online or hearing fluent English speakers use? Slang changes so quickly that sometimes...
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Welcoming a New President: English for Inauguration Day
In the United States, a new president is chosen every four years. But while Election Day is in November, the...
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![What "K" and "M" Mean on Social Media [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/09/01143400/Blog-post-09-01-2021-300x150.jpg "What \"K\" and \"M\" Mean on Social Media [Updated]")
What "K" and "M" Mean on Social Media [Updated]
Have you ever noticed that English social media sites often feature random letters of the alphabet? For example, at the...
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![How to Talk About New Year's Resolutions [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/01/13094028/resolutions_cover-300x200.jpg "How to Talk About New Year's Resolutions [Updated]")
How to Talk About New Year's Resolutions [Updated]
For many people, a new year is a chance to make important changes and improvements in their lives. Some want...
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Words of Wisdom: 14 English Proverbs for Better Living
We’ve already written a few articles on quotes. Some have been from famous people, while others are from books or...
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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...
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How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever [Updated]
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners write the best...
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What "K" and "M" Mean on Social Media [Updated]
Have you ever noticed that English social media sites often feature random letters of the alphabet? For example, at the...
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Among Us Vocabulary You Can Use in Real Life [Updated]
Have you ever wondered which words in Among Us are actually useful in real life? Since the game became a...
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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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Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language [Updated]
William Shakespeare didn't influence just English literature, he influenced the English language in general. Often called England's national poet, even...
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10 Useful Cat Idioms in English [Updated]
Did you know that August 8 is International Cat Day? To celebrate, we've put together this list of useful English...
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10 Great Quotes from the Peanuts Comics
Peanuts is the name of a famous comic strip series starring Snoopy. Some people may know the characters without knowing...
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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...
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Popular Movie Quotes Used in Daily Conversation [Updated]
Famous quotes from Western movies include "May the force be with you" from Star Wars and "I'll be back" from...
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