Suffix –phile Hello, English learners! Today, we will explore an interesting suffix –phile. You might have seen it in words like bibliophile or audiophile, but what does it actually mean? What does “–phile” mean? The suffix –phile comes from the Greek word philos, meaning loving or fond of. When you Read more
30 Sea Idioms in English (Meanings & Examples for B2–C1 Learners) The sea has always inspired the English language. For centuries, Britain was a naval power, and life at sea shaped everyday speech. Even today, we use nautical idioms to describe work, relationships, problems, and success — often without realising Read more
Linking Words for Contrasting Ideas (However, Although, Despite, Whereas…) One of the easiest ways to spot a B1-level text is this: It is nice, but it is expensive. It is interesting, but it is difficult. I like it, but… Nothing is wrong with but. It’s a good word. A loyal Read more
Remember, Remind, Recall, Recollect: What’s the Difference? English has several verbs for talking about memory, and at first glance, they all seem to mean the same thing. Remember, remind, recall, recollect… Surely they’re just different words for the same idea? Well… yes and no. They are related, but they are Read more
Present Perfect Simple Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. We will be talking about the Present Perfect Simple Tense. Unless you are Swedish or Norwegian and you already have a similar tense in your language, you probably find the present perfect a bit tricky and often use the Read more
22 Adjectives to Describe Food Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. We will look at 22 adjectives to describe food. We will consider the taste of food rather than personal opinion or texture. You can look at adjectives to describe texture of food here Bitter Meaning: food with Read more
20+ Collocations and Phrasal Verbs with Keep (B2–C1 Guide) Collocations and phrasal verbs with “keep” are essential if you want to speak and write English more naturally. The verb keep is one of the most useful and versatile verbs in English. It appears in everyday conversation, formal writing, idioms, and Read more