Vocabulary

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   You probably come across as someone using the phrase “and also,” especially if you attend Catholic Church. But is it grammatically correct to use both words in a phrase? You can say “and also” and have it be grammatical. Usually, the phrase is used at the end […]

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   If you are waiting for a response from someone, you can let them know politely by being direct and respectful, having a compelling call to action, and avoiding generic phrasing. These communication ideals work no matter how you are communicating – by email, text, or phone. Understanding

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   In today’s world of changing social attitudes and norms, it may be difficult to keep up with the latest developments – even if you have good intentions. The term ”you guys” may be fine if you’re speaking to the relevant audience, but its usage isn’t embraced by

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   If you work at a job where you deal with customers or the public regularly, chances are you’re going to come into contact with nonbinary people and want to make sure that you use a respectful honorific. The most popular alternative to ma’am and sir for nonbinary

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   Many people are confused about the past tense of the word “cost.” Some people believe that cost and “costed” are interchangeable. But make no mistake, “cost” is the correct past tense version of cost. However, “costed” is also a word, and it is grammatically correct to use

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   Some proverbs are quite obvious in their meaning, while others make you sit and think for quite some time before you understand them. Such can be said about “stare into the abyss and the abyss stares back,” which often refers to how we can let ourselves become

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   When it comes to “bad words,” often referred to as cuss words or curse words, it mostly comes down to personal interpretation. Some people may consider “what the hell” to be a bad word, but others may not have any issue with it at all. The words

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   There are many other ways one can describe themselves when they want to communicate that they are a quick learner. Some synonyms that can be used for quick learners include receptive, adept, retentive, perceptive, astute, and sharp.  Whether you’re looking to make a resume stand out, or

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   “Cost” is the noun, while “costs” is the verb. “Cost” is also the singular of “costs,” however the one word “cost” can include multiple “costs.” Don’t worry if you’re still confused. We have an entire article to explain the difference between these seemingly similar words. Cost as

Practice English or Spanish with AI here   We have a lot of great colloquialisms throughout the world, but we don’t always know where they all came from. Have you ever wondered where “let’s blow this popsicle stand” originated? Unofficial records attribute the phrase to a Jamaican named Antoine Cleo. The term started in the