Monthly Archives: June 2018

Re-Reading Books When You’re Older

The following comes from a recent essay in the British magazine Literary Review. It says that as we get older, books that meant one thing to us when we were young may mean something very different when we get older. … Continue reading

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What Do I Say When Someone Has Died?

None of us will live forever. Death (end of life) is the eventual (someday) destination (where you are going) of all of us. If you have a friend, co-worker, or someone you know who has lost (had someone die) a … Continue reading

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How Do You Use the Verb “Stand By”?

There are a couple of different ways to use the phrasal verb to stand by, and it can get very confusing. Here’s a quick guide to this common English verb. One meaning of stand by is “wait.” For example, if … Continue reading

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60-Second Video: How to Ask Someone to Repeat Something in English

If you’re confused about how exactly to ask someone to repeat what they said to you in English, watch this quick 60-second video: Want to comment on this blog post? You can now do that on our Facebook page – … Continue reading

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