What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving may be the most American holiday of all. It involves eating obscene amounts of food, yelling at your family (usually your in-laws), and watching hours of football on TV.
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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.
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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.
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The many origins of the word “fuck”
This sassy, controversial, comforting, profane and sacred four-letter word is finally getting the spotlight it deserves.
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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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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.
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Duolingo vs. Gymglish: which is best?
Launched in 2012, Duolingo is an online language platform which currently offers training in 37 languages.
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Launched in 2008, Babbel is an online language course platform (currently offering training in 14 languages). Babbel is available on computers, phones and tablets.
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Laugh your way to language learning with Gymglish
Interview of Benjamin Levy published on PortalDerWirtschaft.de (Portal of the Economy) on May 11th 2021. For almost two decades, Gymglish has managed to put the right words in learners’ mouths but also a smile on their faces. This is thanks to a philosophy that embeds language learning in a cultural context.
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The 10 most common grammar mistakes in English Portuguese 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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