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entertainment A2

write a story

Learn how to use the phrase 'write a story' in English. Find definitions, natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
relationships A2

write back to

Learn how to use 'write back to' in English to talk about replying to letters, emails, or messages.
business B2

write off a debt

Learn how to use the business term 'write off a debt' correctly in professional conversations to describe canceling an unpaid balance that cannot be recovered.
academic B1

written exam

Understand how to use 'written exam' in academic contexts. Explore natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises to boost your English.
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daily-life B2

year in, year out

Learn how to use the common English time idiom 'year in, year out' to describe actions, events, or habits that happen consistently every single year without fail.
travel B1

zebra crossing

Master the term 'zebra crossing'. Understand its meaning, British English usage, examples, and practice your skills today.
food-cooking C1

zest a lemon

Discover how to zest a lemon to add intense citrus flavor to your dishes. Learn the correct technique, avoid common mistakes, and practice.
daily-life A2

a few days

Learn how to use the phrase 'a few days' in English to talk about a small number of days (usually three to five) in everyday conversations.
daily-life A2

a little bit

Discover how to use 'a little bit' to soften statements, describe small amounts, or express slight feelings in English.
daily-life A2

a long time

Learn how to use the common English expression 'a long time' to talk about extended periods of duration in daily conversations.
daily-life A2

a short time

Learn how to use 'a short time' to describe brief periods and quick events in everyday English conversations.
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relationships C1

a shoulder to cry on

Discover the meaning of 'a shoulder to cry on' with natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice exercises.
daily-life B1

achieve a goal

Learn how to use 'achieve a goal' correctly. Discover common mistakes, natural examples, and helpful practice exercises to boost your English fluency.
business B2

across the board

Discover how to use 'across the board' to describe changes or policies that affect everyone or everything in a group.
daily-life B1

agree with

Master the common English phrase 'agree with'. Learn how to express shared opinions and avoid common grammatical mistakes.
daily-life B1

ahead of time

Improve your English by learning the phrase 'ahead of time'. Discover how to use it to talk about planning early, with realistic examples and exercises.
daily-life A2

all day

Learn how to use the English expression 'all day' to describe actions that last the entire day. Improve your daily English conversation skills.
daily-life B2

an acquired taste

Discover the meaning of 'an acquired taste' and learn how to use this common English expression to describe foods, music, or hobbies that you grow to like over time.
business A2

answer the phone

Learn how to use the common English phrase 'answer the phone' to talk about picking up telephone calls in both professional offices and casual environments.
business A2

apply for a job

Learn how to use the common business phrase 'apply for a job' correctly with natural example sentences, common learner mistakes, and helpful practice.