Have you ever snapped a picture that seemed just right?
And then you see a small thing messed it up?
James Fridman, a Photoshop expert, is always eager to assist, even if he follows requests a bit too closely sometimes.
Take a look at his homepage here:
Which is your favourite photo?
Idioms are those phrases that have a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words.
Take “to be in hot water”, for example. It means “to be in trouble.” It has nothing to do with water!
So you can see how idioms are difficult to understand, and learn, for non-native speakers of English.
However, idioms are a part of everyday language in the English-speaking world.
So if you want to build rapport with native speakers and make your conversations more interesting, you might like to learn some.
If you’re interested, you’ll find 100 common idioms on FLS’s website here.Â
When I was young, using swear words was a big no-no.
I was taught that it was disrespectful and impolite to use them.
It was a golden rule: you don’t swear.
If this sounds familiar to you, you might like to know there’s a way to have some fun with your language while keeping it lighthearted.
If you’re ready to add chuckles and grins to your writing or conversations, give a swear word generator a try.
It can help you infuse a mischievous touch while keeping things friendly and respectful.
Here are some of my favourite words:
Blasted bandits!
Boulderdash!
Bullspit!
Cookoo bananas!
Cream and crackers!
Fiddlesticks!
Friggers!
Son of a biscuit!
Thunderation!
Wind and water!
Please note …. while adding playful humour to conversations can be tempting, let’s be mindful not to accidentally step on anyone’s toes.
Do you have a favourite non-swear word that brings a smile to your face?
Have you ever come across a word and wondered, “How in the world do I say that?“
Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
In this brief video, you’ll meet Mrs Bucket, who insists that her name should be pronounced as “Bouquet,” with the accent on the second syllable.
She believes that saying “Bouquet” adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to her name, which is quite amusing.
It’s natural to stumble upon tricky pronunciations from time to time.
We’ve all been there!
So, the next time you encounter a puzzling word, enjoy the little fun it brings to the language journey.
Let’s raise a glass to these playful language moments that keep us smiling!
Cheers! 🥂
Imagine this: you adopt one dog, then another, and yet another—suddenly, you’re facing a pack of dogs!
But plurals are more than just adding an -s; they come with a twist.
Whether it’s a change in spelling, a shift in pronunciation or even a sprinkle of irregularity, plurals keep us on our toes.
So, if you’re ready to put your language skills to the test and uncover the puzzling world of plurals, the BBC’s Positively Painful Plurals Quiz is your chance.
Good luck!
