Secretary comes from a word tied to secrets. It first referred to a trusted person who handled private letters and confidential affairs.
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Conflict Resolution Phrases Exercise
C1 Advanced ESL exercise focusing on conflict resolution phrases, with one clearly correct option per item.
What “in full swing” means and where it comes from
“In full swing” means fully active or at a busy peak. Here is the likely origin of the phrase and how to use it naturally.
Intonation in Suggestions Exercise
CEFR B1; focus: intonation choices that make suggestions sound tentative/open or confident/decided.
Hotel Check-In Phrases with Your, A, On and At Exercise
CEFR A1 multiple-choice gap-fill exercise on checking in at reception.