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!
The Toilet ｜ Why the US Hates This Word
In English there are many words and phrases that talk about the toilet. In this lesson we teach which words polite and which are …
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, 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 …
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.
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.