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Idioms with Get – Easy English

2023-05-31T14:08:44+01:00

Idioms (phrases) are a very helpful way to learn a language. They can help you understand better. Idioms are hard to translate (put in another language), though. Idioms are specific (unique) to each language. But people use idioms all the time! In English, there are a lot of idioms with get. You'll probably (most likely) hear them often.  This is why we wrote a blog all about idioms with get in them. The word "to get" means to receive (come to have) something. You could get a present for your birthday. Or you could get a new pet. Get is a [...]

Idioms with Get – Easy English2023-05-31T14:08:44+01:00

Hindi Loan Words in English

2023-05-31T14:06:47+01:00

English has been called a magpie language, since like the bird that collects shiny things, English also collects lots of words from many different languages. One of these languages is Hindi. People don't always think of Hindi as a language that has influenced (had an impact on) English, but there are a number of (many) Hindi loan words in English! Hindi loan words are more common in English than you may think. To help expand your knowledge of English, whether you're learning English or you're a native speaker, check out this list of common Hindi loan words. Some of them [...]

Hindi Loan Words in English2023-05-31T14:06:47+01:00

Root Word It: To Go

2023-05-31T13:46:24+01:00

We've said it before, and we'll say it again. Root words are a great way to learn a language! Root words help you get the feeling for (understand) a language, since you can see where certain words come from and then make meaningful connections with other words. One of the most common root words in English is the root word it. The root word it, meaning go, is the base of many words that we use every day, such as exit, transit, and ambitious. Since the root word it means to go, all of these words have either something to [...]

Root Word It: To Go2023-05-31T13:46:24+01:00

Contronyms in English: Janus Words Part II

2023-05-31T13:42:58+01:00

We all know that English can be a complicated language. This counts double (is twice as true) when it comes to contronyms. Contronyms, also called Janus words, are words that have two distinct (different), opposite meanings. One word having opposite meanings can be pretty confusing if you're learning English, as (because) you can only figure out the meaning through context (the words/meaning around it). While contronyms can be tricky, we're here to help! This week, we've decided to look at some more common Janus words along with both meanings and examples to help you out. Learn these common contronyms and add them [...]

Contronyms in English: Janus Words Part II2023-05-31T13:42:58+01:00

Tools Vocabulary in English

2023-05-19T11:15:13+01:00

Are you handy (good with tools) around the house? Do you like taking care of small projects that need to get done in your home? Then you may be in need of some tools vocabulary in English! These tools are very common when you're doing work around the house, so we're sure these tools vocabulary words will be useful. You'll know exactly what to ask for the next time you need to hang up a picture frame or fix a loose doorknob. Keep reading to learn some useful tools vocabulary in English! Hammer A hammer is a tool that is used [...]

Tools Vocabulary in English2023-05-19T11:15:13+01:00

Water Vocabulary in English – Easy English

2023-05-19T11:11:56+01:00

Do you like to swim? During the summer, it's fun to go swimming. When it's hot, more people hang out (relax, spend time) near the water. This is so they can keep cool (not be so warm). As the weather gets warmer (heats up), knowing the difference between types (kinds) of water can be helpful. That's why we've decided to focus on (look at) some water vocabulary. If you know different bodies of water (types of water), you can talk clearly about where you want to go to beat the heat (keep cool)! Expand (make bigger) your knowledge (what you know) of English [...]

Water Vocabulary in English – Easy English2023-05-19T11:11:56+01:00

House Idioms in English

2023-05-19T10:35:46+01:00

Learning idioms is a great way to become more fluent in a language. Idioms, which are turns of phrase (ways of speaking) that aren't directly translatable and are usually unique to (special to) the language, are a great way to learn more about a language and a culture. English is chock full of (has many)  idioms, especially house idioms! There are many different house idioms and house-related idioms in English. You may not be aware of (know about) some of these house idioms, but they're great to know if you want to speak more fluently. Keep reading to learn about some of [...]

House Idioms in English2023-05-19T10:35:46+01:00

Many and Much: Which One to Use?

2023-05-19T10:31:24+01:00

We've talked on the blog before about when to use fewer vs. less, which are both opposites of the word more.  Another similar set (group) of words are many and much. Many and much are used in very similar circumstances (instances, situations) to fewer and less. Many and much are used with countable and uncountable nouns, respectively. For a quick refresher on countable and uncountable nouns, an explainer on when to use many and much, as well as a short quiz, keep reading! Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns, and Many and Much Whether a noun is countable or uncountable has to [...]

Many and Much: Which One to Use?2023-05-19T10:31:24+01:00

Persian Loan Words in English

2023-05-19T10:22:29+01:00

English is such a wonderful mix of all different languages.  Many words in English come from different languages, and we call these words loan words. One language we get many loan words from is Persian. Persian and English are actually related languages, since they're both part of the Indo-European language family. So it's no surprise that we share lots of words! Additionally (also), we're so excited to now be offering Persian lessons with Bespeaking! Because we're so happy to be offering Persian lessons, we've decided to take a look at Persian loan words in English. There are so many great Persian [...]

Persian Loan Words in English2023-05-19T10:22:29+01:00

Breakfast Vocabulary – Easy English

2023-05-19T10:17:11+01:00

Who loves breakfast? Some people say that breakfast is the most important meal (food time) of the day. I love eating a lazy (relaxed, slow) breakfast on the weekend. But when you are learning a language, you may have to learn some breakfast vocabulary on your own (alone, by yourself).  It's not always taught (teach/taught/taught) in class! Breakfast vocabulary may not be the most common (seen, happen a lot) lesson, but is good to know and a good way to start the day! Be ready for your next breakfast date (meet-up, appointment) with this breakfast vocabulary! To go to brunch Do you enjoy (like) going to [...]

Breakfast Vocabulary – Easy English2023-05-19T10:17:11+01:00

Know the Difference: Fewer vs. Less

2025-10-15T14:30:02+01:00

There are a couple points (topics) in English that even native speakers get confused, and when to use fewer vs. less is one of them. Knowing this difference may seem tricky (hard, complicated) at first, but once you know the logic behind when to use fewer vs. less, you'll know exactly what to do! Why do so many people have trouble with the difference between less and fewer? It could be because both words are the opposite of the word more. It's very easy to know when to use more. It can be used in any context and is not dependent [...]

Know the Difference: Fewer vs. Less2025-10-15T14:30:02+01:00

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
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