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If you are reading this article, you've probably read the first part of "Mind Idioms" and are back for more. That's great! It means your brain and mind are hungry for new knowledge, and we've prepared something to satisfy them both. Read on to boost your vocabulary and practice the idioms from this article. Mind … Continue reading Mind Idioms. Part 2
In "On my Mind vs. In my Mind" we have touched on not only the difference between the two phrases but also on some common idioms with "in my mind" in particular (e.g. bear in mind, fresh in my mind, etc.). Follow the link above to go over the idioms and boost your vocabulary even … Continue reading Mind Idioms. Part 1
In this post, we'll talk about the mind. To be more precise, we'll talk about what is on our mind and what is in our mind. If you get confused when choosing the preposition, read on...
Look at the picture above and answer the question: Which is happening - filling, loading or packing? Read this post about the three verbs and make sure your answer is right. Filling If you make something full of something, you fill it (up) with something: Can you fill my glass, please?Fans will fill the stadium … Continue reading Fill, Load or Pack?
"Coffee is a language in itself." Jackie Chan, a Chinese actor According to Goodhousekeeping.com, coffee is the second most traded commodity on earth (after oil). What's so special about this drink? Apart from being a popular energy booster, it is said to protect against type 2 diabetes, liver disease and Parkinson's disease (read more about health benefits … Continue reading Coffee English
We talk about what we like all the time, don't we? So, having an extensive vocabulary to talk about your likes and dislikes sure is desirable (see useful tips for memorizing vocabulary here). See the synonyms for the ever popular phrase I like it and increase your vocabulary with this post. Do you need a … Continue reading 25+ Ways to Say “I Like it”
“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic Food is an essential part of our life and it’s very important to be able to discuss it. In English, there is a number of words related to things we eat which are sometimes confused - food, … Continue reading Food, Meal, Dish or Cuisine?
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