“Brain rot” has been named Oxford Word of the Year 2024. But what exactly does it mean, and how can we use it? Keep reading to explore this fascinating and timely expression, and discover its full meaning and practical applications.

“Brain rot” has been named Oxford Word of the Year 2024. But what exactly does it mean, and how can we use it? Keep reading to explore this fascinating and timely expression, and discover its full meaning and practical applications.

Welcome to our new series of posts dedicated to informal conversation! In this series, we’ll be joined by Chad (👨🏽) and Ivy (👩🏼), a married couple who discuss all kinds of topics in their typical informal and lighthearted style. These two are chill, effective communicators, and there’s so much English we can learn from them.
Since it’s almost Christmas, let’s see what plans they’re making to celebrate one of the most fun holidays of all!

Did you know that December 14th is Monkey Day? It’s an unofficial international holiday dedicated to celebrating monkeys and “all things simian“—that includes not only monkeys, but also lemurs, tarsiers, apes, and other non-human primates. In honor of this fun occasion, let’s explore some interesting monkey-related idioms in the English language.
