Here are the most used English words from the category of geography. Learn the most common words and master the English language. Other very used words from the category: geography Africa map tributary analemma street map equator Antarctica scale river Asia city north atlas miles North America Australia sea North Pole azimuth altitude northeast Europe […]
Continue ReadingMost used English words – Animals and flowers
English names of animals are taught in introductory English lessons. Probably everyone has had, has or maybe would like to have a pet at home. If you like flowers, you would certainly like to know how to name them in English. animal flower dog sunflower cat tulip pig rose rabbit daisy bee snowdrop chicken violet […]
Continue ReadingEnglish vocabulary: Fruit
Here are the most used English words from the category of fruit. Learn the most common words and master the English language. Other very used words from the category: fruit pineapple grapefruit marionberry avocado grape melon banana pear apricot elderberry apple nectarine berry strawberry orange blueberry kiwi blackberry peach coconut papaya cranberry lime pomelo citron […]
Continue ReadingEnglish vocabulary: Food
Here are the most used English words from the category of food. Learn the most common words and master the English language. Other very used words from the category: food pine apple crab wheat cantaloupe cream custard peanut shrimp pudding avocado fed tomato bamboo shoots feed rhubarb banana turkey recipe basil horseradish restaurant elderberry crisp […]
Continue ReadingEnglish vocabulary: Family
Here are the most used English words from the category of family. Learn the most common words and master the English language. Other very used words from the category: Family grandma daughter-in-law relatives grandmother stepdaughter related granny stepchildren parent brother stepchild family cousin mother-in-law family tree daughter stepmother sister grandfather father-in-law sibling grandpa stepfather uncle […]
Continue ReadingEnglish vocabulary: Clothes
Here are the most used English words from the category of clothes. Learn the most common words and master the English language. Other very used words from the category: clothes slippers lab coat tights beret leggings stockings baseball cap cuff pajamas bikini cuff links turtleneck shoe hoodie gloves boxer shorts miniskirt sandals glasses fashion briefs […]
Continue ReadingStrived or Strove
It has both an irregular and regular form. You can use both and both are correct. Strived or Strove? The past participle is more complicated. Striven is the traditional form, but strived has gained ground and is now more common. So, for example, I have striven five years is the traditional construction, but I have strived five years is acceptable to modern English […]
Continue ReadingIDIOMS: Under the weather
If someone feels under the weather, they feel ill or slightly unwell. The origin of this particular phrase might have something to do with sailing. In the 1900s, when a sailor was feeling sick on a boat during a storm or some other severe weather conditions, he was usually sent below deck so he could […]
Continue ReadingIDIOMS: And Bob’s your uncle!
Have you ever thought about how strangely some of the English idioms may sound to non-native speakers? Here’s a great example! “And Bob’s your uncle!” is a phrase used to conclude something, usually a set of instructions. Non natives would perhaps use a non-idiomatic expressions like “and it’s done” or “and there you have it”. […]
Continue ReadingIDIOMS: All mouth and no trousers
“All mouth and no trousers” is another phrase used mainly and heard primarily on the British Islands, meaning empty boasting. We use this phrase to describe someone who is boastful, arrogant, full of shallow talk, or someone who is just showing off. It’s commonly used when someone says they’re going to do something (usually something […]
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