English

Using commas appropriately saves us from miscommunicating what we really mean. Needless to say, it is quite an important life skill to have. There’s been some curiosity on when exactly to place a comma after the word “besides” – a word that has multiple faces. Today, we’ll be tackling this very issue so we can …

As anyone who’s had to explain to the fire department the metaphorical meaning of “this place is on fire” knows, the context in which you use words is very important. Although you might not be accused of physical violence when you say you’re pulling someone’s leg unless you add no pun intended, misinterpreting the phrase …

Have you ever heard a phrase that you didn’t understand? Or, worse, a phrase that you thought you understood but that turned out to mean the opposite? This may seem unlikely, but the fact is it’s fairly typical. The classic example is “literally,” which originally meant that something actually happened but now often means the …

Metaphors are a figure of speech where you compare something to another, unrelated thing. Using them is a great way to build your fluency and speak well in any language. English has many interesting metaphors, like using “let that sink in” to mean “understand that fully.” Today, we’ll look at an animal-related metaphor, “look what …

It’s quite interesting how we express gratitude at different levels. While “thank you” is our go-to expression, we sometimes stretch it out to “thank you kindly” as and when required. This implies that there’s so much more to “thank you kindly” than what meets the eye. Luckily enough, that’s what’s on our list today. Why …

People ask whether “me either” or “me neither” is grammatically correct. A quick search online would let you know that either expression works just fine in real life. But, why is this so? And, why do people still come up with such questions these days if either way really does work? Today, we’ll try to …

Knowing when and where to use commas is an important life skill; it saves us from miscommunicating what we mean. But, people seem to get confused about when exactly this should be done, such as when they should put a comma after the word “beforehand.” Today, we’ll be tackling this very issue to make writing …

There is nothing more hurtful than being betrayed by the people who are supposed to care for us most. When a good friend lets us down, it can leave us questioning whether that friendship is worth continuing.  After all, what is the point of spending time with and showing care and support for someone we …

As far as rude responses go, there are few that rival “who asked?” or the similar “who asked you?” If you are in the middle of telling a story or expressing an opinion, and someone interrupts to say, “Who asked?” you have every right to feel offended.  And unfortunately, nothing can make us feel more …