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Funny Words in English

2023-05-19T09:49:46+01:00

English can be a very fun language, especially since there are so many funny words in English! You may have read a book or an article before and stumbled over (come across, tripped over) a funny looking word that you've never seen before. It very well may have been one of these funny words! It can be hard to figure out the meaning of funny words, since the meaning may not be immediately clear from context (the words around it). To help you figure out the meanings of these funny words, we've included definitions from the dictionary, as well as some examples to help [...]

Funny Words in English2023-05-19T09:49:46+01:00

Baking Vocabulary – Easy English

2023-05-19T09:43:15+01:00

Do you like to bake? Here's an opportunity to learn some easy baking vocabulary to help you.  Baking is when you make bread, cakes, cookies, pies, or other types of food that use dough (a mixture of flour, water, and other things). Many people enjoy (like doing) baking. But if you're learning a language, following a recipe (list of instructions for baking or cooking) can be hard! There are a lot of easy baking vocabulary words you may not know. That's why we've put together a list of easy baking vocabulary. Learn these baking vocabulary words to help you in the [...]

Baking Vocabulary – Easy English2023-05-19T09:43:15+01:00

English Vocabulary for Being at Home

2023-05-19T09:31:33+01:00

These are strange times we're living in. Many of us are working from home and haven't seen our friends and family for weeks. We're all getting used to a new way of life and new routines. But this new way of life isn't all bad. Right now, we have more time than we're used to having each day, and you may have chosen to use this time to learn a new skill, get better at a hobby, or even just enjoy yourself at home. No matter what, now is the ideal time to learn some English vocabulary for being at [...]

English Vocabulary for Being at Home2023-05-19T09:31:33+01:00

Question Words in English – Easy English

2023-05-11T15:50:20+01:00

Questions are an important part of language. But how do you know someone is asking a question? One of the best indicators (signs, signals, ways to know) is to listen for question words. There are seven question words in English: who, what, where, when, why, which, and how. Question words are a basic part of English and important to know. Plus (also), it is easy to see what a question word is because it is always at the beginning of a sentence. Question words in English help you know when or where something happened. If you want to know something, or [...]

Question Words in English – Easy English2023-05-11T15:50:20+01:00

Weather Collocations

2023-05-11T15:28:22+01:00

The weather has an effect on our everyday lives. If it's raining, you may take an umbrella to work. If it's sunny and warm, you may wear lighter clothing. Weather impacts so much of our daily life and even the way we speak. In English, there are many different weather collocations (phrases) that are used often in conversation. To help you find your way among all these different phrases, we've put together a list of some of our favorite weather collocations that you're most likely to hear. Read on to learn some new phrases you can use every day... no matter the [...]

Weather Collocations2023-05-11T15:28:22+01:00

Vocabulary for Spring – Easy English

2023-05-11T15:07:34+01:00

In the U.S., February 2nd is Groundhog Day. On this day, we say that a groundhog (in the squirrel family) comes out of his home. The groundhog is supposed to predict (say something before it happens) an early spring. If he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, spring will come early. Whether or not (it doesn't matter if) the groundhog saw his shadow, spring is coming! This week, we decided to look at some vocabulary for spring. Spring is a beautiful time of year. The weather can still be rainy and cold, [...]

Vocabulary for Spring – Easy English2023-05-11T15:07:34+01:00

Arabic Loan Words in English

2023-05-11T15:00:22+01:00

One of my favorite things about English is how it's a wonderful hodge-podge (a big mix) of many different languages. The words we use every day have all different origins: some from Latin, some from Yiddish, some from French, and some from Spanish. One language that may not come to mind immediately when thinking about the origins of English words is Arabic, but many of our most common words come from this language. With this in mind, we decided to look at Arabic loan words in English. If you're as interested in loan words as we are, check out these Arabic loan [...]

Arabic Loan Words in English2023-05-11T15:00:22+01:00

5 Endings of Common Idioms

2023-05-11T13:56:34+01:00

We really love a good idiom. But sometimes the idioms we use every day have endings that we're not aware of (don't know). These endings of common idioms can add to the phrase, or may change the meaning completely. We've compiled (put together) some of our favorite endings of common idioms for you to peruse (look through). Do you know these endings? Or are they new to you? Read on to find out what they are! Curiosity killed the cat Original idiom: Curiosity killed the cat. Complete idiom: Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. The original idiom, [...]

5 Endings of Common Idioms2023-05-11T13:56:34+01:00

Travel Phrases for Beginners – Easy English

2023-05-11T13:50:05+01:00

Being able to travel is a great thing. When you travel, you can see new places. You can experience (do, see) new things and meet (know someone for the first time) new people. But how do you get around (travel, talk to people) if you don't speak English well? You can use some travel phrases for beginners! Knowing some travel phrases for beginners is great. They'll help you find your way if you don't know where to go. They'll help you find what you need. If you want to travel this year, use some of these travel phrases for beginners! "I don't speak [...]

Travel Phrases for Beginners – Easy English2023-05-11T13:50:05+01:00

Happy Holidays in Different Languages

2023-05-04T09:41:59+01:00

The holidays are upon us (here)! I love this time of year, because I get to see my family, eat lots of Christmas cookies, and enjoy different holiday traditions throughout the month of December. To help spread the holiday cheer this year, we thought we would teach you how to say happy holidays in different languages. Consider it a holiday treat from us at Bespeaking! Learning how to say happy holidays in different languages is a great way to help spread Christmas traditions around the world, and if you're traveling over the holidays, knowing how to wish people well in a different language [...]

Happy Holidays in Different Languages2023-05-04T09:41:59+01:00

Vocabulary for the Hairdresser

2023-05-04T09:34:14+01:00

There's something so satisfying about getting your hair cut. Going to visit the hairdresser (someone who cuts hair) can give you a completely new look if you decide to try a new cut, or can help make you feel like yourself again. But what vocabulary for the hairdresser do you need? I remember when I first moved to Germany, I didn't get a haircut for a long time. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to talk about what I wanted or needed and would end up with a bad haircut. I would have loved to have had some [...]

Vocabulary for the Hairdresser2023-05-04T09:34:14+01:00

Transportation Collocations in English- Easy English

2023-05-04T09:30:49+01:00

Everyone has to get around somehow. Some people drive, some walk, and some take the bus. This is why it's good to know some transportation collocations in English. If you've ever wondered how to talk about transportation, this is the blog for you. Learn some of these transportation collocations and try them out (use them) in your everyday life! Take a bus/train When you travel by bus or train, you don't "ride with" or "drive" it. You take the bus and you take the train. I take the bus everyday to work, and I take the train to visit friends in [...]

Transportation Collocations in English- Easy English2023-05-04T09:30:49+01:00
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