Boiled, Simmered, or Steamed? Essential Vocabulary for Cooking Methods

Boiled, Simmered, or Steamed? Essential Vocabulary for Cooking Methods

Do you consider yourself to be a whizz in the kitchen? Are you hungry for knowledge? We hope you are because today we are going to explore the wonder of cooking vocabulary. We will look at water-based, frying, and oven methods, as well as grilling. There are plenty of unique ways to transform your fantastic…

15 Common Examples of Differences Between UK & US Words

15 Common Examples of Differences Between UK & US Words

Have you ever noticed that there are two completely different words for the same thing? Some people might tell you that they live in an apartment, while others say they live in a flat. Why’s that? The answer is often American versus British English. Given how far away these two countries are from each other,…

5 Easy Ways to Sound More Casual 

5 Easy Ways to Sound More Casual 

Oftentimes, people say that casual English and slang are simpler than professional vocabulary. While technically true, since casual words are shorter, it can be equally (or even more) tricky to navigate a casual conversation with a friend as it is to hold a business negotiation. Many English learners study using textbooks and written materials that…

20 Common English Words That Come from French

20 Common English Words That Come from French

As languages developed throughout history, words traveled across oceans to foreign lands. New discoveries, inventions, styles, and ingredients were introduced to populations in faraway places. As a result, much of today’s modern English vocabulary is made up of expressions that originated elsewhere. In this article, we will focus on loan words that made their way…

Words to Use Instead of “Very”

Words to Use Instead of “Very”

“This meal was very delicious!” “That book is very well written.” While learning English you will realize that a fluent speaker loves to use words such as “very“. When we are showing excitement, speaking of something serious, or expressing our general opinion, we use the word very to help express ourselves. Intensifiers in English Very…