Western University's Frank Boers explains why idioms can cause even fluent english speakers trouble with communicating and understanding.
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 ...
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How to use “as…as” in English like a native speaker

Do you know how to use “as…as” correctly in English? In this lesson, we break down one of the most common comparison ...
I invented a fake idiom and asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to define it. One made things up, one over-explained — and only ...
Do ever want to tell yourself something, but let no-one else hear? There's an expression to describe that action, and we can tell you what it is in this programme. In this episode, we are looking at ...
For Monday's trial, Troconis claims Andrew Bowman, her first attorney, was ineffective because he allowed her to be ...
A leading Adelaide linguist has hit back at haters of the phrase “six seven”, popular with young people the world over.
Labubu dolls knocked against the Chanel purses of clubgoers at the MGM Cotai in Macau, their fiendish smiles mirroring the faces of their owners, who bounced to the beat.
It is often said that you cannot attend Mass in Nigeria without hearing a Jude Nnam composition, an ubiquity Nnam combines ...
For decades, Nigerian English has been distinct for its blend of local languages, Pidgin expressions, pop culture vocabulary, and inventive everyday speech.
Last Saturday, a stunned world awoke to the news that the United States had invaded Venezuela, ‘seized’ its President, ...
Common English Grammar Mistakes: English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, yet even fluent speakers often slip up when it comes to grammar. From confusing “its” and “it’s” to ...