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Are you in love? Express yourself with these English idioms!
To be in love with someone is certainly a special feeling. I am feeling extra, extra in love today because Paulo and I are celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary. ♥ In honor of us, this post will teach you 7 English idioms related to love and marriage. First, test yourself with 5 common ones. Can…
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Everyday English Expressions to Help Conversations
English fluency is the ability to speak English easily and smoothly, and part of this is being able to move through a conversation, redirect something when needed, give more details, or organize what wants to be said. Expressions are helpful in doing this, but these expressions aren’t always found in the dictionary. Luckily, you’re in the right…
Read MoreWord 2 of the weekend: pop-up store
Why is it useful? It’s a trend you’ll see around the States, Canada, the UK, and Australia so it’s helpful to know what you’re seeing. 🙂 Have you been to a pop-up store recently? Tell me about it. Courtesy: Google & Wikipedia
Read MoreWord 1 of the weekend: acronym
Why is it useful? They’re used in slang, academic text for names or titles, and other common contexts. They make language shorter, which is sometimes necessary. What are your favorite acronyms? Courtesy: Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary
Read MoreWords you may be saying incorrectly…
Does a word ever sound “funny” to you? Have you ever second-guessed yourself while speaking? Whether you’re learning English, or have been speaking since birth, there may be a chance you’re saying some words incorrectly. While some of the mispronounced words in this post have made it as ‘second’ spellings in the dictionary (sherbert), and…
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