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Conversational vs Formal English

So, English is not just one of the most common languages in the world, it's the largest language in the world for both native and non-native speakers according to Berlitz.

Worthy of note is the fact that there are different styles of English, we've conversational English, Formal English...

Common non-traditional ways to practice a language

Learning a language is one of the hardest things you can do as an adult. Retaining vocabulary in another language is challenging, particularly when you aren't using it in your day-to-day life. However, there are non-traditional ways to learn a language that may help it stick in your mind.

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8 POPULAR ENGLISH SLANG WORDS

Slang is a vocabulary that is used between people who belong to the same social group and who know each other well. Slang is an informal language. It can offend people if it is used about other people or outside a group of people who know each other well. We usually use slang in speaking rather...

US Citizenship Test Explained

Those born in the United States automatically become citizens, but immigrants need to apply to become US citizens. An immigrant has to go through a lengthy process to become a US citizen, which sounds intimidating and complicated, but with proper guidance, it is possible to reach the finish line....

Urban Slang Words for Stoners

1. Toker

2. 420

3. Ganja

4. Couch Lock

5. The Munchies

6. Chronic

Words for Weed Are Wonderful

Cannabis culture is synonymous with secret synonyms and curious code words. There’s enough urban slang for weed to fill a dictionary.

The use of creative expressions in the cannabis world extends...