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“It may be coincidence that the decline of newspapers has corresponded with the rise of social media. Or maybe not.” Ryan Holmes, founder and CEO of Hootsuite Read this post to make sure you know and remember the difference between maybe and may be. Do the exercise at the bottom of the page to check … Continue reading Maybe or May Be?
In "On my Mind vs. In my Mind" we have touched on not only the difference between the two phrases but also on some common idioms with "in my mind" in particular (e.g. bear in mind, fresh in my mind, etc.). Follow the link above to go over the idioms and boost your vocabulary even … Continue reading Mind Idioms. Part 1
In this post, we'll talk about the mind. To be more precise, we'll talk about what is on our mind and what is in our mind. If you get confused when choosing the preposition, read on...
Look at the picture above and answer the question: Which is happening - filling, loading or packing? Read this post about the three verbs and make sure your answer is right. Filling If you make something full of something, you fill it (up) with something: Can you fill my glass, please?Fans will fill the stadium … Continue reading Fill, Load or Pack?
“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic Food is an essential part of our life and it’s very important to be able to discuss it. In English, there is a number of words related to things we eat which are sometimes confused - food, … Continue reading Food, Meal, Dish or Cuisine?
Oh is an interjection, a word used to express a strong emotion. Interestingly, this particular interjection can be used in a lot of different situations for several reasons. Let's see how and when we can use it correctly.
"Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life." Omar Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer and poet
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