Loanwords and diminutives: English words taken from Spanish
Spanish loanwords, diminutives, and phrases have significantly influenced English, reflecting cultural exchanges in areas like…
Loanwords and diminutives: French words and phrases found in the English langauge
In English, we have taken words from other languages and call these words “loanwords“. Loanwords…
Death, dead, die, died, dying — The differences and how they are used
The words death, dead, die, died, and dying are often used interchangeably in casual conversation,…
Why AI alone isn’t the best choice for gaining fluency
AI isn’t inherently a bad choice for language learning, but it can fall short compared…
Storytelling vocabulary: Painting pictures with words
Storytelling is a powerful tool for communication, learning, and connection, especially for English as a…
Talking about being healthy — ESL lesson
Learning to talk about health and well-being in English is essential for everyday conversations, whether…
Talking about stress in English: Stress-related vocabulary
Stress is a part of life that everyone experiences, whether it’s from school, work, or…
Common clippings (truncations) in English
What are clippings? Well, we’re not talking about newspaper clippings here. We’re talking truncations. Whether…
Workplace stress and some of its common causes
(Please note: this article is geared to speaking practice when talking about workplace stress). Workplace…
Common colloquialisms in Irish English
“He’s gone to the happy hunting grounds.” (A gentle way to say a dog has…