Author: Shweta Shankar
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13 English Expressions with Surprisingly Funny Origins (Including ‘Spill the Beans’)
The English language is a joy to behold, but a beast to learn. In addition to its numerous irregularities, there’s a plethora of phrases and idioms that seem to make no sense...
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10 First World War slang words we still use today
Banter, camaraderie and a satirical sense of humour helped make life bearable for the everyday Tommy in the trenches during the First World War. But, as BBC Antiques Roadshow presenter Martin Pegler...
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Linguists found the world’s “weirdest” languages—and English is one of them
Is English a “weird” language? Many of us might feel this is true when we’re trying to explain its complex spelling rules, or the meanings of idioms such as “it’s raining cats...
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The New Rules for Writing a Resume That Will Actually Get You Hired
By Kristine Gill September 03, 2019 These days paper is outdated and digital is key, but what does that mean for learning how to write a resume, that must-have for...