Idiom ｜ Pick up the Slack
The idiom ‘pick up the slack’ has maritime origins but has become one of the most common idioms native speakers use. Not only that, but the word ‘slack’ is used in a range of expressions that …
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Envy & Jealousy ｜ What Do They Actually Mean?
Often misused by native speakers, envy & jealousy both deal with feelings of want, but there is a clear distinction between them. In this lesson, we’re learning how to talk better than a native speaker!
Cheers ｜ Understanding Difficult Wordplay
Cheers, the American sitcom, is a great TV show for studying culture and language. In this lesson we look at one scene from the show and …
Idiom ｜ To Burn Bridges
What does it mean to burn one’s bridges? It is an old idiom dating back to Roman times but is still frequently used today. The meaning is simple to understand …
Common Words ONLY Native Speakers Know
Did you know that there are lots of common words that only native speakers know? Some people become so influential that their names have …
Blue & Green ｜ More Than Just Colors
青色と悲しみのつながり
近代の西洋の世界ではよくあることですが、古代のギリシャに起源があります。ギリシャ神話では、ゼウスが悲んだもしくは泣いたとき、雨をふらせたとされています。ここより感情と色が結びついたという説があります…
Grammar ｜ Is Cashless Proper English?
Is the phrase “have a good Cashless” grammatically correct? Why is wrong and what makes it so unnatural? Let’s explore this grammar point and learn to talk like a native speaker.
Talking About Illnesses
What expressions do native English speakers use when they are not feeling well? Knowing how and what to say to doctors and nurses is not just important, it could be lifesaving.