Understanding the Difference Between Shade and Shadow While the terms “shade” and “shadow” may seem like they mean the same thing, they actually refer to two different ideas. Shade refers to an area that is protected from direct sunlight, often providing relief from the sun’s heat. For example, sitting under a tree on a hot…
Businesses often face unexpected changes and challenges that can be hard to predict. This could be because of things like prices going up and down, what customers want changing all the time, or the economy being unstable. In this discussion, we’ll look at some words that describe these uncertainties in business. These adjectives are better…
Phrasal Verbs are a great tool for developing a natural sounding English. Native speakers have a strong preference for using them in casual conversation. If you want to start, why not start at home? Phrasal Verbs for Cleaning Throw away Take out / Put out (the trash) Pick up Put away Hang up (clothes, laundry,…
There are many English words that can be confusing, especially for English language learners. The good news is that most people follow the context of the conversation and their brains automatically substitute the correct word. So, even if you make a mistake, many people won’t notice it. However, learning these words will still make things…
Tall or High? These 2 words mean essentially the same thing. What’s more, we often use them interchangeably. However, there are some differences which luckily follow some simple rules. Up Both ‘tall’ and ‘high’ refer to something that is up and usually more ‘up’ than most things Skinny or Fat? high = things that are…
These verbs are perfect for you if you feel that you are always saying the same words in your job interview or CV / resume. Perhaps you feel like you’re using the word ‘manage’ too often. Or maybe you have the sensation that the words you are using don’t describe specifically enough. If so, then…
This latest batch of 100 brings us to the top 500 English words. With 500 words you have a good basic Travel English. Additionally, you can handle some basic conversations. Furthermore, you can understand a few words in every sentence you see or hear. It is quite an accomplishment, and you should be proud of…
The Top 400 English Words?!? It’s strange putting a number to words. Have you ever thought about how many English words you know? You may feel like celebrating now that you know the top 400 English words. These are the most frequently used English words and are therefore essential if you really want to understand…
When I teach vocabulary, I teach words in context. This means that students focus on a text, a picture, a situation, a video, or an audio clip. When we have a context that we can relate to, then we learn the words that relate to it. This helps the brain to learn naturally and make…
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