9 words about: Fashion
Hi readers, Welcome to another post on my site! I recently came across news articles about Nguyen Cong Tri – a self-taught visionary fashion designer in Vietnam. Inspired by his contributions to the Vietnamese fashion industry, I would like to introduce you some...
Surprising Origins Behind English Idioms
You may use the following idioms all the time, but did you ever think about where they came from or why we say them? Many of these expressions trace their roots to historical events and legends. Understanding the cultural context and anecdotes behind idioms will not...
ENGLISH WORDS BORROWED FROM OTHER LANGUAGES – PART 3
Welcome back to another post on loanwords series! This time, I’d like to introduce to you another 20 English borrowings originating from Japanese, Latin, Norwegian, and Spanish. Enjoy your time here! Photo credits: Bao Khanh Hoa, BGR,...
9 words about: Covid-19 (Part 2)
Hi everyone, Welcome back to my site! I can’t be any more excited to have you here again. Coronavirus has been rampant all over the world for the past year, and I hope all is well with you no matter where you are and what you do. Since the pandemic still...
9 collocations about: HEALTH
Today, I’m sharing with you 9 noun phrases related to health. More than anything else, I hope you usher in the new year with vitality and peace of mind. Photo credits: ABC News, Depositphotos, Envato Elements, Fortune, Frazer Dental, Keck Medicine of USC,...
Other ways to say: AREA
Welcome to another post about vocabulary! We’re going to look at five bite-sized alternatives to ‘area’ which refers to a particular subject, activity, interest, or thought. Photo credits: Biography, Business Mirror, Business News Daily, Explore Health Careers, Hugh...
American vs. British English: Home
Welcome back to the American vs. British English series! Are you ready to find out how the English language separates when it comes to the domain of housing? Let’s get the ball rolling! Photo credits: Envato Elements, Mashed, Noi That Duong Dai, The Verge, Wakefit,...
New Year Traditions Around The World
Cultures across the globe ring in the new year with unique customs and traditions. There’s actually more to fireworks and lavish dinners when it comes to celebrating December 31. As we learn more about the various New Year celebrations, we may discover cultural twists...
9 Idioms About: Laugh
Inspired by my previous post about ‘Different types of laugh’, I seek to provide you with idioms relevant to this topic. All of the following idioms mean ‘laughing very hard (out loud)’ or ‘being extremely amused.’ If you are a fan of comedies or if you interact with...
Fun Facts About Christmas
As the year draws to a close, millions of people around the globe celebrate around flickering lights, sparkling decorations, merry music, tasty food, and exciting holiday cards and gifts. That is because… Christmas is just around the corner! But how much do you know...
“I really feel like I lived my whole life searching for who it is that I am, what it is that I value, and what I’m supposed to do with those two things, and I found it [my true calling] in teaching.”
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