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PHRASAL VERBS USED TO EXPRESS EMOTIONS

Phrasal verbs are a combination of two words; (Verb + preposition) or (verb + adverb) It can always be fun to use phrasal verbs in a conversation. It helps you boost your vocabulary and give a spark to your talks. Here are the phrasal verbs that can be used to express different emotions.   1. CHEER… Continue reading PHRASAL VERBS USED TO EXPRESS EMOTIONS

10 Common Homophones

We often get confused with words that have similar pronunciation. Each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling is known as Homophones. Today, in this article, we will discuss 10 common homophones with their definition. Weather – The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific… Continue reading 10 Common Homophones

3 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary

Vocabulary can make your speech more effective and powerful. Moreover, it can help you say exactly what you mean. Many of us are following different formulas to remember the words we learn but still, nothing seems to work. You do not remember the words because you perhaps, following the ideal ways that usually do not… Continue reading 3 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary

3 Closing Tips Every Salesperson Should Know

Sales is a profession that is not meant means for the poor and average performers. The poor and the average salesmen have a more difficult job as compared to a great salesman. Now, you must be thinking that a great salesman must be living a harder a more difficult life as he has to put… Continue reading 3 Closing Tips Every Salesperson Should Know

3 Pro Tips to Improve Your Pronunciation

One of the very important aspects of a language is its pronunciation. How you pronounce the words makes a big difference on how impactful your statement is. But the truth is that most of people have some or the other pronunciation issue in their second language. Below are some tips to get rid of your… Continue reading 3 Pro Tips to Improve Your Pronunciation

2 Super-Easy Hacks to be A Better Negotiator

Negotiation is an art worth mastering because it is an integral part of our everyday life. Negotiation takes place while shopping, in business deals, during salary discussions in interviews, and in every other situation. Some people are able to negotiate more, and some are able to negotiate less amount. However, the idea is simple –… Continue reading 2 Super-Easy Hacks to be A Better Negotiator

Correct usage of the word “HAVING”

We often get confused while using the word ‘having’ in writing and/or in speaking. This is a word that is majorly misused. The article below will help you understand the correct usage of the same.    AS A MAIN VERB (for consumption of food) We use this word as the main verb in a… Continue reading Correct usage of the word “HAVING”

Top 10 Idioms Related to Health

At a time when health is the most pressing issue around the world and healthcare personnel like doctors, nurses and other paramedics are at the forefront of the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s only natural to explore more content along health and wellness-related issues. As a student of the English language, you should keep… Continue reading Top 10 Idioms Related to Health

Frequently Misused Words in English – Even Experts Make These Mistakes!

Anyone who tells you they have attained mastery to a certain level in English is a liar. There are so many nuances and contexts related to usage of several words in the English language that even lecturers, professors and PhDs can’t claim to know it all. You can only get better in English, but never… Continue reading Frequently Misused Words in English – Even Experts Make These Mistakes!

How to Use Colons Properly – A Short Guide

Do people use the colon frequently? This is tough to say, as the dash has often replaced it. From casual writers to professional ones, there has been an increase in the instances of the usage of the dash. However, what many are not aware of is that the colon is a versatile workhorse, and the… Continue reading How to Use Colons Properly – A Short Guide