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The Many Flavors Of Fruit Idioms

The Many Flavors Of Fruit Idioms

“Cherry” is used in a number of idiomatic phrases and expressions in English. In this lesson we’ll explain the most common ones. If you want to understand what native speakers are saying, you have to understand ‘cherry.’

Cheers | Understanding Difficult Wordplay

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

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

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 …

Grammar | Is Cashless Proper English?

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

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.

Idiom | (Can’t) Judge a Book by its Cover

Idiom | (Can’t) Judge a Book by its Cover

Can you judge a book by its cover? In this idiom lesson we’re going to learn what that means and why we shouldn’t. Spoiler alert, we’re talking about more than just books.

Web Communication

Web Communication

It’s a digital world! Web-conferences and remote work will only become more common in the future. We need to be equipped with the proper language skills to navigate our new lives. The lesson is more than important. It’s essential!

Idiom | Let the Cat Out of the Bag

Idiom | Let the Cat Out of the Bag

The idiom ‘let the cat out of the bag’ is a cute sound phrase that is often used by native speakers. Although it sounds playful, this idiom has a darker meaning that’s important to know.

Idiom | Once in a Blue Moon

Idiom | Once in a Blue Moon

What are blue moons and when do they happen? This beautiful and popular idiom dates back hundreds of years and is one of the more poetic phrases. Once in a Blue Moon is a wonderful idiom that means …