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how to use onomatopoeia
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Bang! How to use onomatopoeia

February 3, 2025

Do you know what onomatopoeia means? Well, you definitely know how it sounds! Join Gabriel on a trip to the wonderful world of onomatopoeia […]

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6 relationship expressions in english
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Six relationship expressions you need to know

February 3, 2025

Zina’s here to talk about the language of love – relationship expressions in English that you really need to know!

get good at gaming slang
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Five gaming expressions to power up your English

February 3, 2025

Do you like playing video games? Well, don’t worry if you don’t! These five essential gaming expressions are perfect for everyday conversations in English […]

how to say no politely
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How to disagree politely (and not so politely!)

February 3, 2025

Zina is here to help you learn how to disagree politely – and if necessary, not so politely!

new words in english
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New words in English

February 3, 2025

Did you know that words often change their meaning over time in English? In this Mini English Lesson, Saq looks at some words that […]

the grammar rules you can ignore
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Three grammar rules you can ignore

January 29, 2025

Do you get confused when you hear BeyoncĂ© sing ‘If I WERE a boy’, and then you hear Taylor Swift sing ‘If I WAS […]

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