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Taboo Words in English

2022-10-30T23:09:36+01:00

Each language has words that are considered taboo, or shouldn't be said. English is no exception. Taboo words (“bad” word, swear words, profanity) fall into four different categories in English and also have different strengths of severity (how bad something is). As a student of English, we suggest being very careful when using these words, as it can be difficult to gauge (determine, decide, analyze) whether the taboo words are appropriate to the situation and how strong they are. While we don't recommend swearing in formal company, if your friends swear, it is a way that you can practice and [...]

Taboo Words in English2022-10-30T23:09:36+01:00

Formal English Business Email Language

2022-10-30T22:50:42+01:00

If you do business in English, chances are high that you're going to write an email at one point or another. Because we use a more formal tone with colleagues than we do with our friends, it's important to know how to address people properly in an email by using business email language. Below are some phrases you can use when writing an email in English at work or in professional business situations. To Whom It May Concern This phrase is used at the beginning of an email when you don't know whom you're addressing. If you need to write [...]

Formal English Business Email Language2022-10-30T22:50:42+01:00

Spanish Loan Words – Easy English Blog

2022-10-30T21:53:08+01:00

We've talked about all sorts (many kinds) of different languages that influence (affect, have impact on) English on the Bespeaking blog (such as German, Latin, Yiddish, and French), but since Spanish loan words are such a huge contributor (giver), we've decided to cover it (write about it) twice! Here are ten more Spanish loan words that you can use in your day-to-day life that come from Spanish. ¡Ándele! Ten-Gallon Hat Original: tan galán, meaning "so gallant" Believe it or not, the name for the famous ten-gallon cowboy hat does not have anything to do with their ability (if you can [...]

Spanish Loan Words – Easy English Blog2022-10-30T21:53:08+01:00

Small vs Short vs Tiny

2022-09-29T22:46:53+01:00

Welcome to the Easy English Blog! Last month we focused on the words big vs large vs tall. This month we'll explain their opposites: small vs short vs tiny. Small, short, and tiny are adjectives just like big, large, and tall. Each of these words means "not large," but we're here to explain the difference so you know when to use each! Small Small describes something below average in size (either in how big something is or if it is important). For example: Size- He has a small car. (The car is not big.) She has a small salary. (She is not [...]

Small vs Short vs Tiny2022-09-29T22:46:53+01:00

6 Common English Phrases We Say Wrong

2022-09-29T22:41:19+01:00

Believe it or not, even native English speakers get common English phrases wrong from time to time. It usually stems from something they learned incorrectly during childhood and they have carried the mistake through to adulthood. This happens quite frequently with common phrases that we hear so often that our mind finishes the phrase automatically and we don't pay attention to the details of exactly what is being said. Here are some common English phrases we say wrong - even native English speakers! Practice them yourself and maybe you'll be able to correct a native speaker someday... Play it by [...]

6 Common English Phrases We Say Wrong2022-09-29T22:41:19+01:00

7 Synonyms for Being Drunk

2022-09-29T22:27:50+01:00

Whether you enjoy a sensible one drink a week, or are a teetotaler, most of us know the feeling of being drunk. If you're looking to describe how it feels, then English is the language for you! According the BBC, English has around 3,000 synonyms for being drunk. Like most synonyms, each word has a bit of a different meaning. Check out this list to expand your tipsy English for the next time you have one (drink) too many at the office Christmas party or enjoying something worth celebrating. Tipsy Tipsy is where our evening of drinking starts and is [...]

7 Synonyms for Being Drunk2022-09-29T22:27:50+01:00

English Greetings: Ways to Say Hello & Goodbye – Easy English Blog

2022-09-29T22:17:11+01:00

How to greet people properly is one of the first things you learn in any language. It’s important to get these right because we use English greetings many times a day and you should feel confident that you can pull out of your sleeve the appropriate salutation for the situation and person. Below we'll talk about the most common English greetings and goodbyes you'll hear in the English language, when to use them, and with whom so you are more confident and sure of yourself. After all, everyone wants to make a good first and last impression! How to Start [...]

English Greetings: Ways to Say Hello & Goodbye – Easy English Blog2022-09-29T22:17:11+01:00

Big vs Large vs Tall

2022-09-29T22:10:05+01:00

There are words in English that are similar but are used for different reasons and different situations. Some adjectives (words that describe a noun) are very close in meaning, but we use them at different times. This week we'll talk about the words big, large, and tall. They all mean a version of “not small”, but we're here to help explain the difference! Big and Large Big and large are words that are very close in meaning. However, we use them in different situations. Big and large both describe something that is above average in size (how big or small [...]

Big vs Large vs Tall2022-09-29T22:10:05+01:00

Slang Words – 7 American Slang Words you Should Know

2026-06-17T13:40:10+01:00

No matter how fluent you are in a language, you don't quite speak like a native until you know some slang- and we are here to help you with some of the most common slang words. Slang is a very informal way of expressing (showing) an idea, metaphor, or saying something a bit playfully. Slang words may be a derivative (part) of a word, a brand new word, or collection of words. There is no rule for slang words, as they usually evolve over time, depend on where you are in the world, and change with the different generations (or [...]

Slang Words – 7 American Slang Words you Should Know2026-06-17T13:40:10+01:00

Tricky English Pronunciation

2022-09-29T21:51:07+01:00

This week is the one-year anniversary of the Bespeaking Blog! Crystal and I would like to thank you guys for being so supportive of us over this year and for reading so faithfully every week. We hope that you're more confident in your English skills, or at the very least you have a better understanding of the English language. And now…on to some tricky English pronunciation! This week we're focusing on some tricky English pronunciation. These ten words are commonly confused (even by native speakers) partly because they are spelled the same and pronounced differently, or are spelled in a [...]

Tricky English Pronunciation2022-09-29T21:51:07+01:00

News Headlines in English: Vocab and Grammar Builder

2022-09-29T21:34:24+01:00

A good way to practice your growing English skills is to read news headlines and stories. That way you stay current (up-to-date) with goings on and you can always go back and look for the story in your native language if you can’t understand a certain detail. Even if you don't fully understand every word of the story, you can figure out the gist of (main idea) what happened while expanding (making larger) your English vocabulary. If this seems still challenging, why not start with just the news headlines! We're taking out the middleman this week and bringing the news [...]

News Headlines in English: Vocab and Grammar Builder2022-09-29T21:34:24+01:00

Collective Nouns: Easy English Blog

2022-09-29T21:28:12+01:00

Welcome back to the Easy English blog! Do you know what collective nouns are? A noun is a person, place, or thing, but you probably already know that! Collective nouns, on the other hand, refers to a group, even though the noun is singular, not plural! It's easy because you can refer to many things with one word, but it’s tricky (hard, difficult) because it looks like it is in a singular form without an “s” at the end. We say “a pack” or “an army”, two collective nouns that look like a singular noun (with no “s”) but that [...]

Collective Nouns: Easy English Blog2022-09-29T21:28:12+01:00
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