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Phrasal Verbs: Time & Change
Read the article to learn 30+ phrasal verbs related to time and change.
Idioms in Alicia Keys’s Songs
Alicia Keys is a truly talented singer-songwriter, who can not only send us love through her music but also teach us some English. So, in this article, let's look at 15 very useful idioms from Alicia's hits.
Idioms about Rest and Relaxation
What can be better than hours of rest after a long working day? What do you do to recharge your batteries? Do you let your hair down? Do you indulge yourself in a treat? Read on to learn useful vocabulary related to rest and relaxation. Put your feet up and enjoy!
Confusing Words & False Friends
Crush vs. crash, accident vs. incident, activity vs. action, affect vs. effect, continual vs. continuous. during vs. while vs. for, control vs. inspect, loose vs. loose.
Phrasal Verbs for Basic Actions
Phrasal verbs for basic human actions: going, running, lying, falling, sitting, etc. + the difference between "lie" and "lay," "on/in" and "onto/into."
English in News
Have you tried watching TV news in English or reading magazines like "Foreign Affairs," "Newsweek" or "The Economist"? If you have, you must have noticed the formal English used in the press and TV news programs. Although the formal language may cause difficulty, it's important to learn it. If you get the hang of it, you'll be able not only to watch and read the news but also discuss it. Moreover, formal English is used in various work situations: writing business emails, conducting negotiations and meetings, etc. So, read on to improve your formal English and follow us not to miss more articles like this.
Body Idioms
Do you have a good head for figures? Would you like to get teeth into something new? What would you give your right arm for? Read on to know what the idioms mean and boost your vocabulary...
How to Describe People
When describing people, you may need vocabulary related to physical appearance, character, mannerisms, etc. In this article we'll look at vocabulary like this, and also teach you a couple of words describing the way people smile. So, smile and read on...
Animal English: Vocabulary in Use
This post will look at vocabulary connected with the animal world. It'll teach you to describe animals and birds, typical animal behavior, animal life, etc. There are also a few useful animal idioms that you might like to use in various everyday situations. Read on...
