Gymglish, Author at The Gymglish blog

History of “fuck”: the many origins of the F-word

This sassy, controversial, comforting, profane and sacred four-letter word is finally getting the spotlight it deserves.

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BOUNTY – The Word of the Month for September 2021

Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month.

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Learn the days of the week in French

You probably don’t think much about the days of the week until it’s time to make your weekend plans, schedule an appointment or book a relaxing vacation.

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How to write the date, days, and months in French

The days of the week. They don’t contain “day” in French like they do in English. They all end with “di”, except one that starts with “di”. Confusing?

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5 ways to fine tune your decision-making process

If, like me, you are the CEO of a multinational company, with 50 employees and nearly unlimited resources at your disposal, you are likely confronted with the need to make hundreds of decisions daily.

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5 German idioms you’re unlikely to forget

Ah, German… is there a more beautiful tongue? I’m no Berliner, but ich sincerely think nicht. What better way to cement your mastery of this melodic language than to add a few more idioms to your rucksack?

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Learn French numbers 1-100: easy as ABC

Un, deux… onze…? soixante-dix? quatre-vingt-dix-sept?! Counting in French can get confusing, but don’t worry, we’ve got you! Learn all the French numbers from 1 to 100, and beyond.

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The 10 most common grammar mistakes in English Chinese speakers make

Spoken by more than a billion people, English is the most learned foreign language in the world. And yet English grammar, as beautiful and mysterious as it may be, gives learners a run for their money in terms of pure frustration.

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GAME – The Word of the Month for August 2021

Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month.

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20+ ways to say “thank you” in French

Sometimes a simple merci just isn’t enough to show your gratitude. Learn many other ways to say “thank you” in French and how to show your appreciation.