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16 English expressions for winter weather

January 19, 2022
A happy girl is lying down in the snow and smiling.

– This is just the tip of the iceberg! – It was basically a snowball effect. Do you know these English expressions? How about other winter-themed sayings? English sayings and idioms are an important part of both spoken and written language. Idioms are expressions that figuratively describe something and whose original uses have sometimes changed to mean something else. All of the intricacies of language cannot be understood simply through the meanings of individual words – a combination of words can mean…

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Easy phrases for English conversation

March 27, 2020

Small talk is part of our daily life. It serves as an ice-breaker in social situations, eases the atmosphere and stands in for silent moments. Making light-hearted conversation is a skill which every one of us can learn – even in a foreign language! You can use the following easy phrases to help you with small talk in English. I’m so pleased to meet you – This is a good way to start a conversation with someone new. I’ve heard so much…

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Phrasal verbs – what are they and why do you need them?

July 26, 2019

Both English and Spanish have a lot of phrasal verbs: verbs which get a new meaning when combined with a preposition, a particle or both. (Note that they aren’t always called phrasal verbs when talking about Spanish, but may be called verb constructions or expressions.) It’s often impossible to figure out the meaning of a phrasal verb by looking up the meaning of its parts, so the combination must be learned by heart. For example, the English verb ”look” appears…

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The best summer songs in four languages

July 5, 2019

Do you feel like listening to something nice and summery but your Spotify queue is approaching its end and you’re out of ideas? No worries, this post is going to save your playlist! Below, you’ll find a mix of awesome summer songs in four different languages. Put together the sweetest and most international playlist of the summer – for that long roadtrip or an evening with friends. Rediscover the old classics and explore the exciting new arrivals! The best English…

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Make sense of the alphabet soup – Must-know English acronyms

June 24, 2019
Must-know English acronyms

Acronyms are everywhere, but what are they? Put simply, an acronym is formed from the first letters or syllables of a phrase. Sometimes acronyms are used so much that the original phrase is forgotten. The word “laser” is an example of this. Much simpler than “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”, right? Here are a few commonly encountered acronyms you need to know. Read on! WordDive TeamA mighty mix of language learning professionals, engineers, designers, user interface developers, gamers…

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Learn English podcast episode 2: Keeping the spark alive

May 3, 2019

This is the second episode of our new podcast series Learn English. You can listen to the first episode “My recipe for happiness” here. The name of this episode is “Keeping the spark alive” and it’s about love – in English, of course. Click play, enjoy and learn! Hey there, thanks for tuning in! Being in love is awesome, but it isn’t always smooth sailing. Today, we are taking a deeper dive into the murky waters of relationships. Can long-term relationships…

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