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Thursday, December 4, 2025
What Does “Never Mind” Mean?
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“Never mind” is a very common English expression. You will hear it in everyday conversations, in entertainment, and at work. It is informal ...
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Afraid Of or Afraid About? The Simple Trick to Sound More Natural in English
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Afraid of or Afraid about ? The correct preposition is “afraid of.” Here’s a quick guide to help you remember: Correct: I’m afraid of...
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
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Margaret “Molly” Brown was an American woman who became famous after surviving the Titanic disaster in 1912. She was called “unsinkable” be...
Monday, September 8, 2025
What to Say After a Sneeze
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When people sneeze, it can sometimes surprise everyone. In many cultures, there are special words we say after someone sneezes. These word...
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Itch and Scratch
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Do you know the two English words in this sentence? 🦟 A mosquito bit me last night, and now my arm itches ! I try not to scratch it… bu...
Sunday, July 6, 2025
USA Culture: College Greek Life
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If you visit an American college or university, you might hear about Greek life . This has nothing to do with the country of Greece. In the ...
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Useless (Not Unuseful)
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Many English learners make the mistake of saying “unuseful” when they really mean “useless.” But “unuseful” is not a common or natural word ...
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