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Phrasal Verbs for IT Professionals - Speaking Tech Like a Native
If you’ve ever worked in tech long enough to hear someone say they need to spin up a server or roll back a deployment, you’ve probably wondered why IT folks talk like they’re running a bakery or rewinding a movie. Honestly, it’s part of the charm. English in the tech world has its own rhythm
Oct 12, 2026 10:08 AM
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English Phrases That Make No Sense: Rain Check
Pretend you’d like to invite an American friend for a meal. You say:“Do you want to come over for dinner Friday?”Your friend replies:“I’d love to, but I already have plans. Can I get a rain check?”Wait a minute. A rain check?Are they asking about the weather?In American English, “rain
Oct 12, 2026 10:03 AM
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Sep 7, 2026 10:05 AM
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25 Popular And Modern English Idioms: Explained
What is it about idioms that makes learning them so satisfying? This article should help you "step your English game up" with plenty of these popular expressions from everyday life.
March 8, 2017
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Everyone likes to receive gifts! From friends, family, and strangers too! But what do gifts have to do with language learning? Find out now.
July 21, 2016
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December 29, 2025
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Back-to-School English: 15 Must-Know Phrases for the Classroom
So, it's that time again. Fresh notebooks, charged laptops, and the slightly awkward small talk at the start of class.
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An online meeting is arranged for six. But six in whose time zone? The UK clocks went back on 25 October. When arranging international calls, make the time zone clear. “Is that 6 pm UK time?” “What time will that be where you are?” “Just to confirm, we’re meeting at 6 pm GMT.” Use at before a time: “at six”. Use on before a day: “on Tuesday”. Try from memory: “Just to confirm, we’re meeting ___ Tuesday ___ 6 pm GMT.” Now write a confirmation for a fictional meeting. Include the day, time and time zone.
Oct 27, 2026 8:29 PM
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