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How to keep New Year’s resolutions? At the end of each year we promise ourselves that the New Year will be different and that we’re going to keep the resolutions we make. Unfortunately it usually goes the same way – we set vague impossible to reach goals and expect to devote a lot …
Phrasal verbs with look Look after (someone or something) Meaning: to take care of someone or something Example: Brian always looks after his parents’ dogs when they go abroad. Look ahead Meaning: to think about the future Example: When I look ahead I see is settling down together. Look away Meaning: …
Polyglot profile: Susanna Zaraysky Susanna Zaraysky has studied English, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Ladino, Hebrew, Arabic, Hungarian and speaks eight of these languages. She was born in the former USSR and has traveled to more than 50 countries. On her website https://createyourworldbook.com/ you will find out more about Create your World …
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How to beat end of the year blues The end of the year is mercilessly approaching. It is a time of reminiscing of the year which is coming to an end, thinking about our failures and the mistakes we have done, thinking of all the goals we haven’t reached. Let this article cure …
Christmas vocabulary and traditions from around the world Are you interested in knowing what essential Christmas symbols are called in other languages? Find out below and read some interesting traditions which take place around the world. Christmas traditions around the world United Kingdom Kids believe that Santa Claus leaves gifts in …
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Christmas related idioms and phrases Stocking stuffer Meaning: a small gift, especially one that is placed in a Christmas stocking Example: Mary went to the store today to look for some stocking stuffers for the children. To trim the tree Meaning: to decorate the Christmas tree with ribbons, lights, ornaments etc. Example: …
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Winter markets around the world Depending on where you live and whether you choose calendar-based or astronomical reckoning of winter, this cold and white season may have already started for you or is about to start. When we think of winter usually playing in snow, hot cocoa, blankets and cozily reading books in …
Business English – negotiations Negotiation is a dialogue between two or more parties (people) with the intention to reach an outcome, which is beneficial for both parties. Negotiations are a resolution of a conflict, where two parties have different and/or conflicting wants or needs. You can negotiate to get a promotion or raise, …
