Words such as ‘gulab jamun’, ‘vada’ and ‘keema’, which are part of the staple diet in many parts of India can now be found in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
Here is a list of 25 common English words and phrases which are used daily by English speakers across the world! You are likely to hear these words in everyday conversations and dialogues happening around you in the English language.
The list also includes examples of how to use the 25 English phrases in a sentence and its meaning.
Millenials are so quick to invent and re-invent words on social media that it may seem impossible to keep up. So if you have just acquainted yourself with terms such as Bae and Slay, then brace yourself as we look into these latest millennial slangs/words to watch out for in 2018.
You must be wondering what exactly I am talking about here. Many questions arise in your mind such as, ‘Are idioms a type of cake? Or what does idiom even mean?’ Here I will explain to you what are idioms and after reading this article you would definitely agree with me saying “Idioms are actually a piece of cake.”
It is believed that the best way to learn a language is through complete immersion, i.e. to live in a country that is native to the language you want to learn, for a considerable amount of time.
Google’s Pixel 2 event in San Francisco revealed the world changing Pixel Buds, wireless headphones that translate between 40 languages in real-time. As described by Google’s hardware product manager, during the event.
The English Language can be very ambiguous, especially when it comes to its complex vocabulary and grammar. Among all the concepts of English grammar such as the tenses, modal, imperatives and conditions, there are a certain set of words that have the same spelling but have a completely different meaning.
On an average, it is estimated that an individual will shakehands 15000 in their lifetime and yet, 70% of the surveyed population said they lacked confidence when it came to performing the gesture, according to a survey at the car making firm, Chevrolet.
How well do you know the capital cities of European countries? Test your knowledge with our quiz and challenge your friends to test their knowledge of Europe!
Shaking hands may seem like a universally accepted form of greeting your counterparts, however, what would you do if the other person doesn’t offer their hand? Such as if you are greeting a woman in a conservative Muslim culture in the Middle East, or when your Japanese business contact greets you with a bow!