Tips to expand your English vocabulary
Expanding your vocabulary is a powerful way to enhance communication, deepen comprehension, and express yourself…
Weather wonders! Vocabulary for weather
Whether you’re chatting about the forecast or just curious about the skies, knowing the right…
Going to the beach — Student handout
This is a supplemental handout for pre-class or post-class homework for the lesson, “At the…
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…
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…
Common colloquialisms in Irish English
“He’s gone to the happy hunting grounds.” (A gentle way to say a dog has…
Common colloquialisms in Scottish English
“Mind the dug! She might lick you to death!” (Becareful of the dog). Scottish English…
Common colloquialisms in British English
British English is a treasure trove of quirky phrases and cheeky expressions that can leave…
