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Some find them outdated and archaic, but they are still very much around, and just won't go away: Latin abbreviations in English! While most of them tend to be used in formal, academic writing, a number of them feature in everyday spoken language, as well: a.m. and p.m. in reference to time, AD when talking …
Working with students, Iโve realised many of them struggle with tasks connected with art. They are often reluctant to approach the subject because they donโt know much about the history of art, or they feel they lack relevant vocabulary. As they tell me, they wouldnโt know how to describe a painting even if they had …
The names of the days of the week are among the first words English learners get to learn, but probably few ever wonder about their origins and actual meaning. In this post weโll delve into the etymology of this segment of vocabulary, with a little help from cultural history and mythology. First off, the introduction …
What can you do if - for whatever reason - you canโt prioritize your study time over other things, but would still like to make progress in learning?
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