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! 👻
In this post, we’ll look at verbs that can be followed by either the to-infinitive or a gerund (the -ing verb form). The meaning of these verbs changes depending on which form follows them. After reading the post, try the exercise to practice using these verbs.
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.
