Does it sound natural? They blew a tiny dispute out of proportion so that she had to step in and calm them down. How would you rather use “blew out of proportion”, “step in”?

Have you ever seen a strange symbols while reading articles, literature or even a message? For example. 'Café'? That 'é' appears in English because this word is borrowed from another language. They are called 'Loanwords'. Most of these are used to describe some dishes and objects that are not part of the daily vocabulary of the English-speaking countries. However, some of these words are so common throughout the world that they have converted into a daily speaking habits. Some examples of such can be 'pizza' (Italian), 'karaoke' (Japanese), 'chocolate' (Aztec), 'alcohol' (Arabic). Are these some words in English that were borrowed from your native language?

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The examiners set the pass mark lower in a bid to bridge a gap between the current results and those of previous years. Some people would argue that it is necessary to bridge a gap between the poor and the rich in order not to deprive certain groups of the population of access to education and healthcare. Does it sound natural? How would you use « in a bid to » and « bridge a gap?

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🌿 In my last article, “The Woman Who Shrinks,” I explored what really happens when confident women suddenly feel smaller in English. It’s not grammar. It’s not fluency. It’s disconnection — a quiet break between who you are and who you become when you switch languages. Today, I’d like to help you feel this shift more clearly — not by studying it, but by noticing it. Below is a simple 3-minute reflection I use with many of my students. It helps you see the exact moment your energy drops — what I call your “shrink point.” No pressure, no judgment. Just awareness. Because awareness is the first step to reconnection. 🎯 MINI-EXERCISE: “The Shrink Point” Duration: 3 minutes 1. Close your eyes and recall a recent English conversation. When did your energy drop? That’s your shrink point. 2. Ask gently: “What was I protecting in that moment?” 3. Place your hand on your chest and say: “I don’t need to protect this version anymore.” That’s where reconnection begins — not in grammar, but in grace. If this reflection resonated with you and you feel ready to explore this work more deeply, you’re welcome to reach out to me through my profile. I don’t promise results to everyone — I choose the students I work with carefully. But if it’s the right moment for you, one conversation can change how you speak, feel, and lead in English.

Is it used it this context? to appear suddenly: "Where did you spring from? - I didn't see you come in!"

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