Tag: phrases

English for Small Talk

Small talk is a cultural thing. There are situations when it is expected, appreciated, and even absolutely necessary...

Vague Language

Vague language is language that is not precise and therefore allows speakers not to commit themselves or not to sound too definite. Vague language is very common in speaking, but it's sometimes used in writing too.

How to Talk about Credit & Loans

No matter how we look at it, money plays an important role in our life, so it's necessary to be able to talk about it. What we are going to teach you with this post is how to talk about loans and credit in English. Read on for useful collocations, phrasal verbs and more...

How to Use “Worth”

"Worth" is a very handy word, which is unfortunately often used wrong. The aim of this post is to help you learn everything about the word so that you can use "worth" correctly.

Euphemisms

The post looks at common English euphemisms for death, war, age and sex.

Policy vs. Politics

Do you sometimes confuse "politics" and "policy"? If you do, this article is just right for you. Read on to know the difference as well as common politics and policy collocations and phrases.

Nationality vs. Citizenship

What's the difference between nationality and citizenship, national and citizen? When are the words synonyms, and when are they not? Read the blog to know.