Idiom ｜ Out in the Cold
The common idiomatic phrase `to be left out in the cold` actually has nothing to do with cold temperatures. It has quite a different meaning entirely…
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Asking Someone Out
Asking someone out for a date is hard. Asking someone out for a date in your second language is even harder. Even though it is hard, it’s not as difficult as you think.
There are lots of little things that will help successfully get you a date. Check out our video to help you along….
Can You Spell That?
Sometimes it’s necessary to spell words. If the listener is unfamiliar with the word, or the speakers pronunciation isn’t clear enough, mistakes are bound to happen. This is especially true when it comes to the proper spelling of family names and/or city names…
Idiom ｜ The Last Straw
An idiom dating back to the 1600s, and coming from an even older proverb, it has nothing to do with camels or straw. The interesting imagery does create a suitable backdrop for us to …
Inspirational Idioms ｜ How to Encourage Others!
Inspirational idioms are great to know when you need to encourage loved ones. In this lesson we’ll study some of the most common …
Phobias ｜ What Do You Fear?
What are phobias? In this special lesson, we explore what phobias are, where they come from, and how you can use them in English. If …
Idiom ｜ The Devil You Know
The idiom ‘better the devil you know than the devil you don’t know’ comes from an Irish proverb dating from the mid-1500s. The idiom is quite popular and it means…
Halloween in the U.S. ｜ Learn Real English
Americans, young and old, love Halloween! It’s a big part of the autumn season, but how much do you know about the customs and traditions …
Understand Jokes and Puns in English
Jokes can be hard to understand and even hard to make in a foreign language. Luckily, there are some patterns to help learners understand basics jokes. Once you start learning you might find that there are some jokes which are surprisingly easy to understand.
Idiom ｜ The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
A delicious and popular idiom. While the phrase has nothing to do with slicing bread any more, it does have it routes in the bread industry.