Idioms are a common way for native English speakers to convey ideas, but because these phrases are not meant to be taken literally, English learners might find mastering them to be like pulling teeth (difficult and unpleasant)! To help you in your English learning journey, we’ve compiled a list of the most common idioms for use in everyday English writing and conversation. Read more »
How to Say Merry Christmas in 100 Different Languages
Christmas is the time of the year when people get together to catch up on each other’s lives, give gifts to children and adults alike and enjoy the festivities that the season brings. Many countries all over the world celebrate some kind of Christmas celebration, each which has its own unique traditions. When the Christmas season arrives, people go around greeting everyone they see with […] Read more »
The Best Translation Apps for Travelers
Visiting someplace you’ve never been before can be an exciting prospect to consider. However, as most people only know one or two languages throughout their life, it can be difficult to come to terms with local population here and there. That is why translation apps are so predominant on the market. The ability to communicate with someone you don’t understand verbally is a notion that […] Read more »
New Words for 2016 You Need to Know to Stay Cool
Language is similar to our changing world. It is like a live system of signs but in the course of time it changes, develops and improves. Have you ever thought to yourself for a moment that every day in different parts of the world new words enter the language? Some of them just change their meaning, some of them die forever. But more and more […] Read more »