"The temple bell stops, but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers." Matsuo Basho
Tag: slang
Idioms to Describe Big Effort
If you want to enrich your vocabulary with idioms meaning trying hard to achieve a goal, read on...
20+ Ways to Praise Someone in English
So there’s someone who’s just done something awesome, and you really feel like letting them know that. What can you say except the ever popular Good job or Well done? Read on to learn more ways to praise someone in English informally.
Work vs. Job
The problem with “work” and “job” is in the interconnection between the meanings of the words. To explain one, we often have to use the other, which may lead to confusion and misunderstanding. That’s why in this case ample examples are especially important. Let’s have a close look at the two nouns.
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...
American & British Slang
In this post we will look at very common American and British slang phrases. So, take your vocabulary notebook and pen, and get ready to make notes of what you find new, interesting and useful.