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Texting Acronyms

2023-05-04T09:28:19+01:00

It seems like every week there are new texting acronyms to be aware of. New texting acronyms come up online or are passed from friend to friend, so they're important to be aware of. In July 2017, we published our first blog on text speak, in case you're curious about a few more! Whether you're a big texter or prefer to call, here are some common texting acronyms to know. BTW BTW, or by the way, turns up online and in texts quite frequently. It's one of those great texting acronyms to know and use because it can help you quickly [...]

Texting Acronyms2023-05-04T09:28:19+01:00

Food Idioms

2023-05-04T09:21:46+01:00

Learning idioms is a great way to learn a language. Here at Bespeaking, we love teaching you new idioms and their origins, and this week we decided to focus on some food idioms. Food is a part of everyday life, so it's no wonder that food idioms are common in language. Here are some of our favorite food idioms in English. Cool as a Cucumber Someone who is cool as a cucumber does very well under pressure. They're able to keep their head on straight (stay calm) and think clearly, rather than getting flustered (worked up, nervous, spazzy) and confused [...]

Food Idioms2023-05-04T09:21:46+01:00

Dutch Loan Words

2023-05-04T09:17:01+01:00

When you think of the Netherlands, what do you picture? Do you think of tulips, windmills, bicycles, and canals? Or do you think of the Dutch masters and van Gogh? Did you know that about 1% of English words come from Dutch, and that there are many Dutch loan words in English? A couple of them may surprise you. Check out the most popular Dutch loan words below! Aloof Aloof comes to English from the Middle Dutch word lof, which means a windward direction. Nowadays, we use the word aloof to talk about someone who is cold or distant and [...]

Dutch Loan Words2023-05-04T09:17:01+01:00

Weather Vocabulary – Easy English

2023-05-04T09:13:19+01:00

The weather is all around us. The weather has a big impact (effect, influence) on our daily lives. Is it raining? Then you should bring an umbrella. Is it hot and sunny? Then you can wear shorts. This is why knowing some easy weather words is so important. We've written about weather words once before, but there are so many weather words to talk about! This week, we decided to talk about some more easy weather words. Hopefully after this blog you will be able to talk about the weather comfortably (easily, with no problems). Mostly Sunny / Mostly Cloudy If you [...]

Weather Vocabulary – Easy English2023-05-04T09:13:19+01:00

How to Use Quotation Marks

2023-05-04T09:08:27+01:00

Do you know how to quote (cite) someone in your writing- whether in business, academia or in informal situations? Knowing how to use quotation marks – these -> “….” can help you write clearly and talk about what other people have said. They're an extremely useful part of writing, so it's important to know how to use quotation marks correctly. Whether you're a student who is learning about quotation marks for the first time, or a native speaker who wants a refresher (to review, learn again) on how to use quotation marks properly, keep reading to find out how to [...]

How to Use Quotation Marks2023-05-04T09:08:27+01:00

Exchanging Ideas in English

2023-05-04T09:05:12+01:00

We all have ideas about how things should be done. Sometimes our ideas differ from others and that's ok! What's important is that we have effective ways of exchanging ideas in English. Do you have some ideas that you'd like to communicate (express yourself, talk) to people? Do you like someone else's idea? Or do you disagree with someone, perhaps? Here are some phrases that can help you say what you think in a positive, constructive (helpful for everyone) way. I Couldn't Agree More Did someone propose (suggest) a great idea in a meeting? Or did a friend come up with a fantastic (great, wonderful) plan for the [...]

Exchanging Ideas in English2023-05-04T09:05:12+01:00

How to Talk about Secrets in English

2023-05-04T08:58:48+01:00

We all have secrets. There are simply some things that we don't like talking about that we would much rather keep to ourselves (not tell anyone). However, it can be very therapeutic to talk about our secrets with a close friend or family member, so it's important to know how to talk about secrets in English. Secrets aren't always meant to be shared (talked about), but it can be a good feeling when they are! Here are some phrases we use to talk about secrets in English. Divulge a Secret When you finally tell someone a secret, you can use [...]

How to Talk about Secrets in English2023-05-04T08:58:48+01:00

Idioms from Greek Mythology

2023-05-04T08:52:59+01:00

Here at Bespeaking, you know we love our idioms. They're both a great way to express yourself and fantastic for immersing yourself in a language. English is full of idioms, and some of the most common ones you'll hear are idioms from Greek mythology. The Ancient Greeks had an enormous influence on society as we know it today. It was the birthplace of Western civilization, and therefore, also left us with some pretty great idioms. Here are some of our favorite idioms from Greek mythology: Achilles Heel Do you have a weak spot? Some part of your personality that's not [...]

Idioms from Greek Mythology2023-05-04T08:52:59+01:00

Going Grocery Shopping – Easy English

2023-05-04T08:49:43+01:00

I love going grocery shopping. There are so many different kinds of food in the grocery store (supermarket). I really enjoy seeing all the different fruits, vegetables, and snacks that are available. There is so much variety in the aisles (rows of shelves that hold the groceries). Going grocery shopping in English is easy for me, but when I want to go grocery shopping in a foreign country, it can be difficult. If you don't know the names of certain (specific, special, exact) foods, they can be hard to find (or ask for them!) in a store. It can be exciting [...]

Going Grocery Shopping – Easy English2023-05-04T08:49:43+01:00

Going to the Movies in English

2023-05-04T08:45:38+01:00

How often do you go to the movies? Or when was the last time you went to the movie theater? Because going to the movies can be so expensive, I don't go that often. I only tend to go to the cinema when a movie that I really want to see is out. I then treat it (think of it) like a night out: I'll go out for dinner, get some snacks at the movies, and maybe go for a drink afterwards. If you like going to the movies, here's some English vocabulary for going to the movies you might [...]

Going to the Movies in English2023-05-04T08:45:38+01:00

Root Word Lig – to tie / bind

2023-05-04T08:41:54+01:00

Have you ever heard the phrase "the ties that bind?" It's used to talk about the connections that people have that keep them together, such as how siblings (sisters and brothers) know each other so well because they have the shared experience of growing up. But thinking of the phrase "the ties that bind" is a great way to remember the root word lig. The root word lig comes from Latin and means to tie or bind something. There are many words in English that use the root word lig, and many of them talk about relationships, responsibilities, and beliefs. [...]

Root Word Lig – to tie / bind2023-05-04T08:41:54+01:00

Office Supplies Vocabulary

2023-05-04T08:37:33+01:00

While fall (autumn-UK) is back-to-school time and parents are running around getting their children's school supplies in order, every Monday seems to be "back-to-office" time for adults. Since we’ve already covered some back-to-school vocabulary in Easy English, we thought it would be a good idea to talk about office supplies vocabulary this week. A lot of office supplies and school supplies are similar, if not the same, so they're all very useful words to know. If you've been wondering what that “thing” on your desk that makes holes in paper is called in English, for example, check out some of [...]

Office Supplies Vocabulary2023-05-04T08:37:33+01:00
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