Learning English becomes essential for the students in Class 9 as they make progress through the challenging yet exciting world of academics. In addition to grammar and vocabulary, the intricate web ...

So to speak, to coin a phrase, if you know what I mean. In Denmark, if someone is drunk they might say he's "vissen" (withered) and instead of being "under the table" he’ll be "i hegnet" (in the fence ...

For English language learners, mastering idioms is vital for academic and professional success. Proficiency exams like IELTS and TOEFL assess idiom comprehension, recognising it as a sign of advanced ...

A post shared on X correctly listed idioms indicating heavy rain in English, Welsh, French, Finnish, Norwegian, Greek and Slovak. Idioms are a fascinating aspect of language, reflecting cultural ...

In any language there are certain conventions of expression--ways of writing and saying things--that are not necessarily dictated by grammatical rules. But when these conventions are not followed, the ...

Language changes fast, and new words and phrases are being created all the time. In this programme, Rob and Sam talk about some modern idioms – new expressions that have been introduced to English ...

Every moment has a rhythm. In a classroom before results are announced, during the final minutes of a match, or while waiting ...

Is it "catch cold" or "catch a cold"? Is the expression "bushman" Standard English or exclusively Nigerian English? Is "radical" a negative or positive word? Why do some native speakers drop their "g" ...