The post looks at common English euphemisms for death, war, age and sex.
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British English in “A Street Cat Named Bob”
This post will look at British English vocabulary used by the author of the book. We'll also give the American English counterparts and the extracts which contain the vocabulary.
How to Talk about Hobbies
A hobby is an activity that you do regularly in your leisure time for pleasure. A hobby can be absorbing, relaxing, enjoyable and satisfying. If you have many hobbies, you might have a favorite one or a pet hobby (the hobby you like most). To have a hobby means to follow, pursue or indulge in it. If you start a hobby, you take it up. Read on for more hobby vocabulary...
Upper-Intermediate Reading Lesson: Confessions of a Cyberchondriac
Discuss health consciousness and self-treatment with your students using this lesson plan based on American English File 4 material.
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.
Famous Characters in Colloquial English
“The wolf said, "You know, my dear, it isn't safe for a little girl to walk through these woods alone." From "Little Red Riding Hood"
How to Describe Films
Did you like the latest Godzilla reboot and the live-action adaptation of Aladdin? Would you like to watch the Men in Black spinoff and the upcoming animated version of The Addams Family? No matter what you choose to watch, we hope your viewing experience is always positive. Read this blog to know how to talk about films, and to learn useful collocations and idioms related to the topic...
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.
Idioms in Madonna’s Songs
If you are a music lover and you like learning English with popular songs, this blog is for you! Do you happen to be a Madonna's fan too? You are really in luck!
Places in the City
Essential English vocabulary and exercises to learn it.
