Spooky Halloween Idioms You Can Use All Year
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Spooky Halloween Idioms You Can Use All Year
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Geeks and Snobs: Names for People With Big Hobbies
In the past, words like "nerd" and "geek" were rude names for people who weren't "cool." But these days, more...
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The Ultimate Guide to English Phrasal Verbs
One great way to quickly boost your English skills is to master phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are combinations of basic...
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It can be tricky for English learners to understand the difference between "borrow" and "lend." The meanings are very similar,...
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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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"Say" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
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What "Lexical Resource" Means on the IELTS Speaking Test
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There's an easy way to improve your English vocabulary: avoid the word "very." Instead, use stronger adjectives. This time, we'll...
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