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11 Names That Became Common English Words
Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...
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How Many Ways Can You Use "Thing"?
Although "thing" is a simple word, it has a wide variety of meanings and uses. It can refer to an...
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How to Talk About Movies in English (The Sequel!)
Movies aren't just for entertainment — they can also be great tools for learning a language. But if you want...
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How to Bargain in English - Phrases and Vocabulary
When you're shopping in person or online, the price you see on a tag isn't always the price you have...
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Brrr! English Vocabulary for Winter Weather 🥶
If you want to be good at small talk, learning to discuss the weather is essential. However, even though we...
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English Slang for Dating and Relationships
When it comes to dating, there's a lot of English slang you should know if you want to have the...
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Go Juice: English Slang for Coffee and Caffeine ☕
Many people can't start the day without a cup of coffee as a part of their daily routine. And this...
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English Vocabulary for Internet Privacy
When you sign up on a social app like TikTok or use an AI chatbot like ChatGPT, you’ll likely see...
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What Is the Super Bowl? English for the "Big Game"
Early each year, Americans gather on one special Sunday for a big celebration called the Super Bowl. Although it's not...
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What Does "Stuff" Mean and How Do You Use It?
If you listen to native English speakers, you'll probably hear “stuff” often. But what does it mean and why is...
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Caught a Cold or Flu? How to Talk About This in English [Updated]
Around a certain time of the year, lots of people begin catching colds — or worse, the flu. We hope...
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How to Say “My Internet Isn’t Working!” in English [Updated]
You’ve probably been in a situation in which you’re talking to someone online and suddenly their video freezes, your internet...
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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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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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Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Before the big cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions related to...
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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...
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Go Juice: English Slang for Coffee and Caffeine ☕
Many people can't start the day without a cup of coffee as a part of their daily routine. And this...
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Bottoms Up! English Vocabulary for Drinking [Updated]
From wine to beer and from sake to whiskey, drinking alcohol is something people around the world enjoy. It's useful...
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English Adjectives for Both Taste and Personality [Updated]
You probably know that you can use "cheesy" to describe a food like lasagna or pizza — but did you...
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"Say" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
Pop quiz! What's the difference between the following questions? Why does one sentence use "tell" and the other "say"? Read...
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