If you are applying for a job in the U.S. federal government or at a private company that is regularly contracted by the government, the job posting might state that applicants need to have national security clearance. If your first thought is, “what on earth is that?” you aren’t alone. But the fact that you …
Marcel Iseli
What makes the English language interesting and colorful is its use of idioms or idiomatic expressions. An idiomatic expression is a phrase whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meaning of its constituent elements. One of these idioms we aim to learn is “at its best.” So sit back, relax, and let’s start exploring …
The English language can be an abundant source of grammar pet peeves that some users thought they were correct all along. These grammar bits and pieces can be mind-boggling yet enslaving at times. So, we’ve listed the world’s most favorite grammar irritants just for you. Thumbs up, thumbs up! That’s what we take this time …
Have you ever wondered what makes the written language much more interesting than the spoken language at times? If you have asked at least once how and why writers can make you clearly imagine what you are reading, you are certainly on the right page. Today, we are going to talk about absolute constructions in …
A number of people tend to get confused about when to use “as of late” and “lately,” leading them to think that these two phrases can be used interchangeably. We can surely avoid these errors if we know the right way to use the expressions “lately” and “as of late” as well as how to …
The idea of of the expression “to walk a mile in someone’s shows” is that if you experience life as someone else does for a while, you’ll be more likely to understand them. In other words, to treat people well it’s important to understand their point of view. But what is a point of view, …
Ever come across two words you thought were identical, only to have someone tell you they’re not? English is full of word pairs like this. Some, like retail vs resell, are specialized words. Others are surprisingly common. Take the words “advice” and “tips.” Is giving a tip the same as giving someone advice? Should you …
Anime fans know there are some seriously overpowered characters out there, especially in shounen shows like One Piece and Naruto Shippuden. Another great example is the mysterious Yoriichi from the show Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Let’s get into the in-universe history behind this awe-inspiring demon slayer. Who is Yoriichi? Yoriichi Tsugikuni is a …
“What are the different abbreviations for “without,” and when exactly do we use them?” – if these questions have been sneaking up on you, you’ve certainly come to the right page. Thumbs up, thumbs up. Today, we’ll try to help you make jotting down notes more manageable and faster by looking into the different abbreviations …