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Confusing Words: Advice, Advise, Advisor
My advisor always advises me and gives me great advice! The chances of you coming across this sentence are slim to none, so do not worry if you do not understand the difference between advice, advise, and advisor. Now, for some extra vocabulary! Come across (something) Is a phrasal verb Means = to find something by chance. During my research, I came across an interesting article about renewable energy technologies. Yesterday, while cleaning out the attic, I came across some o
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Nov 11, 20253 min read


Confusing Words: Economic and Economical
Who wants to save money? Well ,if that's you than choosing a smaller, more fuel-efficient car is a highly economical decision, saving on both initial purchase costs and long-term fuel expenses. Now, when we want to talk about the economy, or describe the economy, how can we do that? Take a look at this example below. The country's economic performance has been steadily improving, with rising GDP and decreasing unemployment rates. Economical is an adjective used to describe
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Nov 11, 20252 min read


Phrasal Verb: Make Of
To make something out of something! At first, this sounds very confusing, but do not worry, you will get it after going over these examples. "What do you make of the new company policy on remote work?" "I'm not sure what to make of her sudden change in behavior." "He can't figure out what to make of the cryptic message." "What do you make of the latest scientific discovery?" "She isn't sure what to make of his ambiguous response to her question." Meaning Make of" generally me
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Nov 11, 20253 min read


Confusing Words: Historic vs Historical
There is the past, and then there are important events in the past. We have historical societies, historical libraries, and then we have historic dates and events. What has been a historic event that has happened in your lifetime? Historical Historical is used to describe anything that relates to the past or relates to history. The museum houses a vast collection of historical artifacts, including ancient pottery and medieval armor. The historian spent years researching and
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Nov 11, 20252 min read


Vocab and Idioms Related to Decisions
Did you know that on average we make anywhere from 35,000 to 70,000 decisions each day? Mind-blowing! Before making a decision it is is important to talk it over . Here, you will learn some vocab related to decision making , and you will be able to weigh the pros and cons before making up your mind 1.Talk it over : Meaning : To discuss something with someone, especially to consider options or come to a decision. Example: Before mak ing a decision, let's talk it over with the
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Nov 11, 20253 min read


Prepositions: Verbs + On
In English, one of the more difficult grammar topics would be prepositions. Often times there are no rules, so learning comes down to immersion. This article will have a list of verbs followed by the preposition, on. This article will go over the following: Rely on Depend on Insist on Focus on Count on Reflect on Agree on Concentrate on Base on Decide on Rely on She relies on her friends for support. We can always rely on him to be on time. The success of the project relies o
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Nov 11, 20252 min read


B2 English Vocabulary Story: Stories of Motivation, Challenges, and Personal Growth in the Workplace
Happy Monday! I wish you all a great start to the week! Here is your list of vocabulary for the week along with three stories to improve your comprehension. Vocabulary In vain Definition : Without success or a positive result; uselessly or unsuccessfully. Examples : She tried in vain to convince him to stay, but he had already made up his mind. He searched for his lost wallet all over town, but it was in vain. The rescue team worked in vain to save the trapped animals from
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Nov 11, 20256 min read


Advanced Medical Vocab
Runny Nose: Definition: A condition where the nasal passages produce excess fluid, often characterized by a continuous discharge of mucus. Examples: "I can't stop sniffing; I must have a runny nose from this cold." "Her runny nose was a symptom of her allergies." Stuffed Nose: Definition: A nasal condition where the nasal passages are blocked or congested, making it difficult to breathe. Examples: "I hate having a stuffed nose; it's hard to sleep at night." "Using a humidif
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Nov 11, 202510 min read


Improve English Pronunciation: Silent B
Introduction Have you ever noticed that some letters in English words seem to disappear when we say them? My thumb is numb. I lost my comb when we climbed the hill I am debt-free. What do all of these sentences have in common? They contain a silent letter. Judging from the title, you already know which letter is silent. But, do you know why? There is a pattern. Look at these sentences and see if you recognize them. He climbed the tree to get a better view. She combed her ha
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Nov 11, 20251 min read


Improve English Pronunciation: Silent C
Introduction Have you ever noticed that some letters in English words seem to disappear when we say them? Science is my favorite subject....
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Aug 15, 20251 min read
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