English vocabulary
Did you know there are 525,600 minutes in one year? And, better yet, can you say the number 525,600 in English? The key to saying numbers fluently in English is practicing and learning about the different ways we count. This post includes information about all types of numbers that are the most difficult for English…
He got on one knee and popped the question: Will you marry me? After saying yes, it’s time to start thinking about your wedding day. In order to have the most perfect day, you need to do a good amount of planning beforehand. When the reception is over, you get to relax on your honeymoon. Keep reading for all the vocabulary…
How often do you watch movies? Pretty often? Cool, me too. And what’s your favorite movie genre? Do you know how to talk about movie genres in English? Well, if you are not sure about how to answer this question, learn all the basic movie genres and sub-genres. After you are done with that, have…
True or false: hear and listen mean the same thing. Turns out, these two sense verbs in English don’t mean the same thing! Well, they kind of do, but not exactly. That was a trick question. One common mistake with new English speakers is not using these two words correctly. Or only using one of them. This blog post will finally answer…
Ramadan is a holy time that is celebrated all around the world. For 29 or 30 days, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. More than that, Ramadan is a time for Muslims to worship and concentrate on their faith. Today we will go over the vocabulary used to talk about Ramadan in English. Keep reading for some facts…
Easter is the main festival of the Christan church. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and people celebrate it all over the world. In this blog post, we will explain the history of Easter, talk about when we celebrate it, and go over the traditions involving this public holiday. Ready to learn more about…
If you had to explain your makeup routine to an English-speaking friend, how would you do that? If you are not familiar with makeup vocabulary in English, you have come to the right place. In these next sections, we’ll go over the essential beauty vocabulary you need to know. Keep reading to learn 15 words…
What makes a great town or city? Is it the people? The places? Maybe the layout of the streets? Your answer may be just one or all of these factors. Regardless of what you prefer, it’s important to know the English vocabulary to name the places where you eat, party, study, and run errands. This post is here to answer all…
Talking about your personality is essential for many different reasons. You may need to introduce yourself to a group of people, talk about it with a college advisor, or convince someone from HR that you are the best fit for a job position. In order to describe personalities in English, you need to learn some…
Have you ever gotten a haircut in an English-speaking country? If not, you may not realize how many important phrases and words you need to tell the hairdresser exactly what you want. Of course you can try and mimic, but chances are you will leave the beauty salon disappointed because you didn’t get what you…