There are two ways of taking this quiz: Take a quiz and if you got some answers wrong, go here and read/watch more about these 10 sentences. Go here, learn the sentence and then go back to the quiz. Good luck! Once you done share your score in the comments or in your Facebook. […]
From a Dental Surgeon to an Accent Coach: Marwa’s Incredible Story
Marwa Nawawy has been working as a dental surgeon for more than 10 years. But two years ago she started following her true passion, which is English. Now she’s an accent coach with her own platform, YouTube Channel and a big goal. In the interview she shares her journey and give some advice to those […]
“Fill the void”: meaning and usage
I think I encountered the word “void” before. But I really wanted to know its meaning when I heard it in the sentence “fill that void” it Shallow, a hit performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Tell me something, boy Aren’t you tired tryin’ to fill that void? Or do you need more? Ain’t […]
Want to get things done? Join our FB Accountability Group
I came up with the idea of creating an accountability group after our meeting about “how to get things done”. During the session, participants were so excited to finally move in the right direction and start doing things, not just talk about them. At the same time, there was a lack of clarity and support. […]
Pumped: definition and usage
When you’re pumped /pʌmpt/ that means that you’re excited or thrilled about something that’s going to happen or already happened. Let’s look at examples: I was so pumped before Adel’s concert. “… and so I’m so pumped for you guys to hear from my dad on Friday.” “… people standing everywhere. Ok, maybe there were […]
Steer clear: meaning and usage
“Steer clear” is one of these expressions when it’s hard to get the meaning simply by guessing. I think I first encountered it in the Friends TV Series and didn’t get the meaning even out of the context. It was in the scene when Ross advises Rachel “not to look too terrific” at her meeting […]
Vocabulary Test #1
Want to check your vocabulary? Pass this vocabulary test. I created it based on the first 10 words and expressions I’d shared with you so far. Even if you’re new to my website it’s a great opportunity to see what you’re already know and what you can add to your vocabulary. Even if you don’t […]
My Biggest Mistake with “Perception” and “Percept”: How to Use them Right
Perception is a great word. Besides “the ability to see and hear” it also means a way in which something is understood or interpreted. Let’s look at some examples: Dopamine and Serotonin Play Key Role in Perception and Cognition (action or process of acquiring knowledge), Study Finds. (ability to see and hear) Study of […]
The whole shebang: meaning and origin
I first encountered the expression “the whole shebang” in the pronunciation practice sheet of the Accent Makeover course. And I didn’t know the meaning of this expression. But I loved how it sounds and I felt that my guess about it’s meaning was right. And actually, it was right. It’s close to the expression “the […]
Long time no see: meaning and origin
There is no confusion about “long time no see” meaning. It’s easy to understand that it means ‘it’s been a long time since people saw each other last time’. I think I first heard it in a movie or a TV series and back then I thought that maybe I recalled it incorrectly. Even if […]