Idiom "have (something) down cold"

4 common mistakes English learners make

In my last post, I pointed out that the kind of mistakes that you read about on the Internet are mistakes that English speakers make, not ones that English learners should watch out for. So the obvious question is: what should English learners look out for?

Idiom "stand on the shoulders of giants"

Ever had a problem saying an e mail addresses?

Idiom "Don't call us, we'll call you."

Words To Know For Your First Year Of College

A student's first year of university or college can be an exciting time, but also an intense time of transition. There's a new campus to get used to, friends to make, passions to discover, and even new words to learn. The first degree awarding college was founded in 859 a.d. ... so the higher education system has loads of terms that are used to describe its workings.

Words To Know For High School

Football games. Band practice. Cramming for tests while still trying to get eight hours of sleep.

High school can be overwhelming. On top of it all, there's also whole new set of lingo you have to learn. There's the alphabet soup of AP, IB, and MLA. There's the tongue twister: extracurriculars.

But, don't worry: We've got you covered. Whether you are an incoming freshman, a parent of a student, or teacher or tutor trying to teach some life skills, here is a handy guide to some essential words for a successful high school career.

"Do You Capitalize It?" Gameshow

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