It would be incorrect to name this article "How to Talk about Secrets" because secrets are not to be talked about. Still, there is some useful vocabulary to learn, and it's no secret. So, read on, improve your vocabulary, and try to have as few secrets as possible...
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“Hungry” & “Full” English
Now that you know the adjective hungry, which means feeling that you want to eat, and the adjective full, which means not wanting to eat anymore, it's time to expand your vocabulary a bit more. Read on to learn synonyms for hungry and full, as well as idioms related to the two feelings.
How to Talk about Forgetting
Imagine that someone asks you a simple question but you can't answer it, even though you know you've answered it before. Or you suddenly forget what you were talking about and need your listeners' help to remember. We've all been there. But now let's look at the vocabulary for such awkward situations...
Slang in Beyonce’s Songs
Beyonce is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is famous for her powerful voice, spectacular shows and strong personality. As a matter of fact, she can teach us some English too. Let's see what slang and idiom treasures her songs' lyrics hold...
Discourse Markers
Discourse markers are very important for both formal and informal speech. When used appropriately, they make it well-organized, coherent and natural. So, any speaker or writer should use them.
How to Express Gratitude
This post is going to teach you useful vocabulary to express gratitude, nurture your relationships, and, hopefully, make you and people around you a bit (or much) happier.
Top 20 Idioms I have Recently Come Across
Whenever I read something in English, be it a novel or a blog post, I feel like a gold digger. And it's not because of the content or message of what I read, though they may be precious in their turn, but because of the words. Words are gems. They have a power to make your speech stirring and make you shine. I'd really like my students and readers to have a way with words, and that's why I'm going to share some words and idioms I have recently come across. Note that most of them are going to be informal. So, here is my treasure chest for today...
How to Talk about Opinions
Which words do you use talking about your opinion? Chances are that "I think" is a phrase which oftentimes helps you to start. It's perfectly OK, but there so many other good options!
Crazy English
Jimi Hendrix said, "You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven."...