Prepositions During and For

During and For

'During' and 'for' can be a little tricky. They both talk about time, but they're different. Here's how they work.

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.