Vocabulary For Basic Emotions: Fear

Vocabulary For Basic Emotions: Fear

Welcome to the latest entry in our series of posts dedicated to basic human emotions, and, more specifically, the English vocabulary we can use to describe them.

We’ve already covered anger and sadness, and today it’s time to explore another essential emotion we’re all familiar with: fear. Happy Halloween! 👻

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How to Talk About Groups of Fruit & Vegetables

How to Talk About Groups of Fruit & Vegetables

There are quite a few foods whose “group words” are irregular or surprising, which can confuse learners. For example, how would you refer to the cherries in the picture below? There are two of them, but they are attached in one… what? If you’re not sure, read on.

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Word of Year: Rage Bait

Word of Year: Rage Bait

It’s that time of year again when we look back to see which word has been crowned Word of the Year by the Oxford University Press. Last year, it was brain rot, and this time, social media is in the spotlight again. Rage bait is the Word of the Year 2025. In this post, we’ll explore exactly what it means and learn how to use it naturally. Read on for its meaning in context and common collocations.

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