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Pay, Pay Off or Pay Out?
Read the post to learn about the differences in meaning and to practice using the verbs pay (for something), pay off and pay out.
Dark Idioms
In this post, we'll look at idioms related to darkness. We'll also see if there's any difference between the noun dark and darkness. Read on for the useful and fun information...
Spring English
Now that spring is around the corner (= very near), it's probably time to pump up (= increase) your spring mood. In order to do that, let us teach you some spring-inspired vocabulary. Learn and lift your spirits (= improve your mood)!
Newspaper Headlines Made Simple
If you have ever been confused by the language of newspaper or TV news headlines, this post is for you. We'll shed light on the style and provide a couple of exercises for practice.
Phrasal Verbs Using “Across”
In this post we'll look at phrasal verbs using the word "across" as a particle. Read on to learn new vocabulary and practice using it.
Among vs. Across
Have you ever wondered what the difference between "across" and "among" is? It may seem easy, but consider the sentences: 1) Unemployment is quite high, especially among young people. 2) Unemployment is quite high across the continent. Is it just about a place and a group of people? Read on to make it all clear...
Old-Hat, State-of-the-Art & Other Words to Describe Technology
If you are wondering what words (except for "modern" and "obsolete") you can use to describe technology, read on. We'll also analyze when "technology" is a countable noun and when it is uncountable. Would you like a small test to check you knowledge after reading? You've got it.
Light Idioms
What do you associate light with? Love, knowledge, wisdom, or something else? Such associations inevitably generate idioms, which we'll look at in this article. Read on if you wish you to learn a few...
To Me, For Me or As For Me?
"To me, it's OK." "For me, it's OK." "As for me, it's OK." If you are not sure what the difference between "to me," "for me" and "as for me" is in the sentences above, read on...
