In many parts of the world, the seasons are changing from summer to fall. The beach days are leaving us behind as the leaves turn beautiful shades of orange and the cooler fall weather sets in. To celebrate this beautiful season, let’s look about some phrasal verbs that include the word “fall.” Just a note:…
Did you know that there are thousands of English verbs? Luckily, you don’t need to learn them all to be able to communicate. In fact, you can get pretty far just mastering the common ones. Below, we’ll go through the 10 most commonly used English verbs. Interestingly, they’re all irregular verbs (also known as strong…
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the many interesting and useful words that exist in the English language. But what about the ones that don’t exist? Today, we’re going to look at some wonderful words from around the world that don’t have a direct English translation. Read on! Fantastic words…
With September coming, many of us are thinking about the end of summer and the start of a school year. And sure, it’s going to look different: new safety measures, Zoom classes, or homeschooling might be part of your future. Whether you are a student or you just know one, school days are coming—no matter…
How have you been feeling lately? Are you stressed out? Unfortunately, stress is part of life. But that doesn’t mean you should just ignore the effects it has on your body and mind. Here, you’ll find some suggestions that may help you manage your stress. Don’t forget to check out the vocabulary list at the…
Language is fluid—it’s always moving and changing! New events and situations occur all the time, and sometimes there just isn’t the right word to describe or explain them. When that happens, new vocabulary is created, compound words (two words used together) are formed, and existing words take on new meanings. If enough people agree on…
In many cities, people are being told to get outside whenever possible. It’s great for your physical and mental health! But what can you do outdoors when you’re still trying to socially distance from other people? What about hiking? Read the passage below, then scroll down to check your answers. A Hiking Tale You wake…
For most of us, life has been quite different over the past few months. Many people have been going outdoors more than usual to enjoy activities while social distancing. Others have been stuck inside, just dreaming of going to a park or a beach. Whatever you’ve been doing lately, the outside world has probably been…
There are a lot of things we haven’t been able to do during this pandemic. But there’s one thing that many people are doing now more than ever: shopping online! If you love buying stuff from websites, why not review some English online shopping vocabulary? Read the passage below, then scroll down to check your…
As the days go by and the coronavirus pandemic continues, you’re probably feeling a lot of different things: bored, stressed, sad. Some days, you might even be optimistic (hopeful) or relaxed. With all these emotions, why not learn a few different ways to talk about them? Keep reading to learn some idioms—or expressions—to describe pandemic…