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The English language is constantly changing – and new words are being coined (invented/created) all the time! Some of the new English words come from cultural trends, others are combinations of two existing words, and others are new meanings for Read More …
#1 – “You can count on me!” This means “You can depend on me” – I can be trusted to be responsible and get the work done, or do what I say I will do. Note that in English we say count on and depend Read More …
The little word fit has multiple functions and occurs in numerous expressions. In Middle English, the noun fit denoted an intense experience that could be painful, dangerous, or exciting. By the 16th century, a fit could denote a paroxysm, or the recurrent attack of an ailment. Read More …
We make friends when we become friendly with new people. She made friends easily at her new school. We became friends after meeting at a party. Hit it off When you hit it off with someone you have a good friendly relationship. It is Read More …
“Don’t talk about religion or politics.” Everyone has heard this classic advice about making conversation in English. These subjects are very delicate. But sometimes, in a small talk conversation, sensitive subjects come up, like terrorism, bad news, politics, religion, or Read More …
Talking about things you possess I have + (noun) This is the most common structure used to talk about possessions, relationships, illnesses etc. She’s a good job. He’s a dog. I’ve a sister. Ram has an apartment in the city. Read More …
Let’s begin with a few vocabulary words. The verbs typically used with “meeting” are “have” and “hold”: We’re going to have another department meeting on Friday. Let’s hold a meeting to discuss the policy changes. You can also use “schedule,” “arrange” or “organize” to Read More …
Reading can also be time-consuming if your speed is not as fast as you’d like it to be. An average reading speed can range from 200 to 350 words per minute, but that rate can vary depending on the material Read More …
Purists may tell you that many of the words in the list below aren’t “really” words at all, but that’s misleading at best. A few of the words are simply misspellings, and the rest often appear in people’s everyday speech Read More …
The ability to make ‘small talk’ is highly valued. In fact, many English students are more interested in making effective small talk than knowing correct grammar structures – and rightly so! Small talk gets friendships started and ‘breaks the ice’ Read More …