5 Common English Mistakes that Make You Look Less Smart
English is a complicated language with a lot of rules to follow. There are some mistakes even native English speakers regularly make, and...
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The Open English Dictionary
How do words get added to the English dictionary? What does it mean when a word is added to the dictionary? How many words are in the...
Jul 12, 20223 min read
Code Switching for Business: From Plain English to Professional English
It can be particularly challenging for English language learners to strike the right tone when writing business communications. In this...
Jul 4, 20223 min read
Girlboss: What this brand name can teach you about workplace etiquette
Girlboss is a catchy phrase in English, and in addition to being an identifiable brand name, it has caught on as a sort of cultural...
Jun 21, 20221 min read
Heteronyms: Just when you thought English was easy!
The English language is full of curiosities that make it one of the most difficult languages to learn. When a word is spelled one way but...
Jun 13, 20221 min read
English Idioms: Using Body Parts as Verbs
Try these phrases to sound more like a native speaker! You can "head" a company, but if things go wrong you'll have to "shoulder" the...
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