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5 contemporary TV shows to help improve your English

It’s the 21st century, and we don’t learn English by simply memorizing grammar books in the bathtub while playing the violin anymore.

by Gymglish

5 English proverbs and their meanings

Proverbs are traditional expressions used to give advice, impart wisdom, or make observations. Many of them come from centuries ago, and obviously, some of them are bulls^&$*, but still, they’re all good to know.

by Gymglish

A brief history of slang

At Gymglish we love historical facts, both alternative and actual fact facts. You may recall our article on the history of the word “fuck” – Google Analytics showed us that you at least read the headline, there’s no use in denying it.

by Gymglish

5 English words that you didn’t know come from German

German and English are more closely linked than you might think. Both languages share the same roots, and therefore a great deal of vocabulary is similar (around 60% of the lexicon).

by Gymglish

5 English idioms you’ll want to use forever

Did you know there are an estimated 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language? That’s more than even the smartest African Grey Parrot knows.

by Olivia

50 spicy ways to use the word “fuck”

The term “fuck” is short and punchy; its usage limitless. Perhaps its most impressive quality is its versatility: it can be used as a noun, an adverb, a verb, an adjective, an interjection, or really anything you want it to be.

by Gymglish

The many origins of the word “fuck”

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

by Gymglish

5 English words that come from French

Modern English takes words from several languages: Latin, German, Spanish and the language of Gauls and Gainsbourg, French. It’s generally thought that around 10,000 English words have been borrowed from French.

by Gymglish

5 dumb reasons to learn English

You’ve read our reasons to learn French, Spanish, and German, and you’re a better person for it. Today we’ll concentrate on a more obscure language, generally popular only in niche markets and in some pretentious intellectual circles.

by Gymglish

English insults and curse words – a useful guide

What words do we particularly savor when learning a new language? Insults and curse words, no doubt about it.