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Understanding the Difference Between There, Their and They’re

Introduction English learners often struggle with there, their and they’re because these words sound identical but have different meanings and uses. These are called homophones, which means they are pronounced the same but spelled differently. Please note that they all begin with the letters ‘the’ – this will make sure that you don’t misspell ‘their’ […]

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What Is a Portmanteau? Exploring Meaning, Definition and Funny Examples

What is a Portmanteau? – Introduction Have you ever wondered, “What is a portmanteau?” It might sound a bit fancy, but don’t worry! In this article, we will define the meaning of a portmanteau in a simple way and explore some funny examples. If you’re learning English, you’re in for a fun linguistic adventure! Defining

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American and British Business English

Understanding the Differences Between American and British Business English As a global language, English is spoken by millions of people all around the world. However, the way in which English is spoken can vary greatly depending on the region. Two of the most prominent variations of British (UK) English and American (US) English. These two

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50 Business English Idioms and Slang Terms

Business English Idioms and Slang – Introduction Do you want to sound more natural and more confident when speaking Business English? Are you looking for a way to make a real impression in your next business meeting or presentation? One of the best ways to do this is to learn some of the most common

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Contractions in English Communication

Contractions in English Communication – Introduction We all use some form of contraction in our daily lives. For example, when we say “I can’t afford it” or “I’m going out” – these phrases are using contractions. They make our speech sound natural and help us communicate faster. But do you know how to wield this linguistic

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Blue Idioms

Introduction Blue idioms are relatively common in English and, as is often the case with idioms, they usually have nothing to do with the colour blue. Although idioms are fun to use and can really make you appear more fluent, you have to be careful. Please be aware of the problems of using idioms incorrectly.

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What are Homonyms?

What are Homonyms? – Introduction This post answers the question, “What are homonyms?” and gives some everyday examples. In a previous post, we looked at English heteronym examples, in which the word meaning changed, based on how the word was pronounced. We now look at how individual words can have different meanings, even when they

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Cat Idioms

Cat idioms – introduction Cat idioms are quite common in English and, as is often the case with idioms, they usually have nothing to do with actual cats. As we shall see, the idiom meaning refers to a situation or emotion, expressed using cat metaphors. Please be aware of the pitfalls of using idioms incorrectly.

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Hair Idioms

Hair Idioms – Introduction Hair idioms are quite common in English and, as is often the case with idioms, they usually have nothing to do with actual hair. As we shall see, the idiom meaning refers to a situation or emotion, expressed using hair metaphors. Please be aware of the pitfalls of using idioms incorrectly.

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Summer Sayings and Idioms

Introduction The weather is getting hot now I thought this would be a good time to talk about some suitable summer sayings and idioms. Strangely enough, although they involve summery terms, they don’t have very much to do with the weather. Don’t think that all summer sayings and idioms are all sunshine and positivity. Scroll

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