Vocabulary
75 Ways to Say Beautiful: Synonyms, Slang, and Collocations
Do you have a hard time finding different ways to describe beautiful and attractive things, experiences, and people? English has so many ways to say the same thing. This rich mix of different tongues and the evolution of English (much thanks to our friend Shakespeare) has made English the beautiful mélange [mixture] that it is…
Read More8 Ways to Tell Someone to Be Quiet: Shhh Idioms
Don’t you hate it when you are trying to sleep and someone starts playing music really loudly? Or, what about when you are at the cinema and the person behind you starts talking on their cell phone? Even if you haven’t experienced any of these situations, I’m sure there has been a time in your…
Read MoreReal Life English: Body Idioms
Does learning English give you itchy feet to leave home and see the many eye-catching destinations around the world? Did you know you can also meet native speakers without leaving your city? Either way, if you want to speak and understand native speakers in any place or situation, the idioms we use in English are…
Read MoreSound Fluent Using Animal Idioms
Attention all animal lovers and English learners! Do you want to expand your English vocabulary in a fun and interesting way? Using common idioms can really diversify your English and make you sound a lot more fluent and natural. Do you consider yourself a road hog? Or, are you more of an eager beaver. If…
Read MoreReal Life English: Is English the Language of Love?
Do you believe in love at first sight (falling in love with someone instantly)? Or, are you continuously waiting to find that special girl, or Mr. Right (the right person or the perfect person to marry). People all over the world want to learn English for many different reasons, and would you believe that a common…
Read MoreConfusing English Words: How to Use the Word Even
Read below to see the written article about how to use the word EVEN Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and learn about even with this 5 minute (or maybe a little more) English lesson. How to Use the Word EVEN Throughout the English language there are many words that tend to pop…
Read MoreHow to Be A Better Communicator in English Using The Present Perfect Continuous
Are you currently studying English in a traditional school? If you are, I’m sure you learning all about grammar, verb tenses, and all the other ins and outs (technical things) of the English language. But when it comes time to use your English in a real conversational situation, do you feel like you are communicating…
Read MoreDropping the Ball with English: Brazilian Expressions That Don’t Translate Literally
Have you ever been talking to a Gringo in Portuguese and heard him or her say some really crazy stuff? Maybe something like, “Vamos pendurar fora” (hang out) or “procurando para fora” (looking forward)? Well, as crazy as you think these gringos may be, do you know that you probably do the same thing when…
Read MoreHow to Say Saudades: Words That Don’t Translate to English (with Bilingual Audio!)
Learning a new language is really tough, not only do you have to learn about grammar, and vocabulary, but you also have some crazy words that don’t even translate to your language. Living in Brazil has made me see that these mistakes happen frequently with many of my students and friends who have put themselves,…
Read MoreLearn English with Rolling Stone Magazine
Do you love to scream out to your favorite ROCK songs? Maybe you’re passionate about the rhythm and flow of RAP music. Do you like to put on your dancing shoes and bust a move to some R‘n’B? Or, do you prefer to get down to some James Brown style FUNK !!! Join the Real…
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