Like idioms, English euphemisms are figurative in meaning. We use them to soften uncomfortable topics, such as aging. In this lesson, you’ll learn 20 common euphemisms to describe people and aging.
Collocations are a smart way to boost your English vocabulary & fluency. Discover what collocations are + learn common English collocations with think.
Every year International Women’s Day has a new theme. This year’s is #EmbraceEquity. Here’s what equity means and how you can talk about it in English.
To better express your ideas in English, here are 18 English phrasal verbs often used in idea-generation conversations including to zero in on, to take in, and more.
Elicit vs Illicit. Ensure vs Insure. PREsent vs. PreSENT. Get clarity on the meaning and pronunciation of commonly confused words & word pairs.
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When sharing get-well wishes, it’s common to send a personal note or even make a phone call. But what should you say in your get-well wishes in English to sound genuine rather than cliché?
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Learn, understand, and use 21 common English words and phrases from time management expert Laura Vanderkam’s TED Talk titled ‘How to gain control of your free time.’
Is ‘hey, what’s up?’ appropriate for work? If so, how should you respond? Learn common English greetings for informal and professional situations.
Speak with greater impact and be more descriptive using these alternative powerful verbs to use for ‘look’ in English.
Corporate speak. Buzzwords. The English-speaking business world is littered with business jargon – idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, and smart-sounding phrases that can sound like another language – not the English you’ve learned.
