A Short Guide To Daily Euphemisms

What are euphemisms? According to the textbook definition, a euphemism is a ‘mild, indirect or vague term used in place of a direct, harsh and likely offensive one.’ For example, suppose a relative of your friend expires. Do you say “I am sorry that your uncle is dead” or “I am sorry that your uncle… Continue reading A Short Guide To Daily Euphemisms

Common Color Idioms To Boost Your Vocab

Anyone who seeks to add more ‘color’ to their understanding and usage of the English language, it is highly recommended to learn as many idioms as possible. Though you can get your point across without using idioms, the nuances, subtleties, and history of the language can only be understood if you are aware of idiomatic… Continue reading Common Color Idioms To Boost Your Vocab

10 Idioms for Difficult Situations

Life is not a bed of roses. We have our moments of success and failure, of delight and despair, and of satisfaction and disappointment. If you are an ardent learner of English, you can turn even moments of personal or professional difficulties into opportunities to explore the subtleties of the language. Here we look at… Continue reading 10 Idioms for Difficult Situations

16 Interesting Idioms Related to Eating!

Eating and talking about food is one of the most satisfying things in the world. Discussing the wide variety of foods and the colorful idiomatic expressions associated with eating makes for some really vivid reading for students of the English language. Let’s see what some of these interesting idioms are: 1. Made a pig of… Continue reading 16 Interesting Idioms Related to Eating!

125 Words To Use Instead of ‘Very’

If you have seen the movie ‘Dead Poets Society’ then you must remember a scene in it where Robin Williams tells his classroom of students- “So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason,… Continue reading 125 Words To Use Instead of ‘Very’

Reading is fun: Genres

Reading is fun. It’s as simple as that. Reading the ideas and stories written by another person was the first step that human beings took to realise their own greatness and untapped potential. The fact that we could share our experiences and knowledge with another person, in another part of the world and in a… Continue reading Reading is fun: Genres

Talking POLITICS in interesting and fun way

Conversation among two friends about Politics     Rajat: Hey man, long time no see. Nitin: Yeah. It’s been really long that we have met. Rajat: You told me that you were taking classes from Pep Talk. How has been your experience? Nitin: My experience has been very enriching so far and I am learning… Continue reading Talking POLITICS in interesting and fun way

14 Fascinating English Phrases & Idioms related to “Air”

Put on airs or give oneself airs To behave in manner that shows you are better than others I hate the way she puts on airs. She thinks too much of herself. Nobody likes her. Air one’s dirty linen in public To discuss private or embarrassing matters in public Why must you always air his… Continue reading 14 Fascinating English Phrases & Idioms related to “Air”

Top 20 French Words You Should Definitely Use In English Writing

Being able to express yourself clearly through the written word is a skill that every student of English aspires to attain. In order to beautify your prose and make your writeup seem like a delicately carved work of art, it is recommended to embellish it with words from foreign languages. French words are widely used… Continue reading Top 20 French Words You Should Definitely Use In English Writing

English Conversation: Asking for a favour

Friend asking for a favour       Amit: Yo roomie! Did I startle you? (Surprise) Farah: Holy cow! Of course yes. You scared the hell out of me. Amit: My bad! Hahaha (laughs) (Informal apology) Farah: Not funny at all. Amit: Okay! What are you doing? Farah: I am reading a novel by Paulo… Continue reading English Conversation: Asking for a favour

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