“Get wind of something” means to hear about news, often secretly or early. Here is the origin and how the idiom is used today.
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Belief vs. believe: what is the difference?
Belief is a noun, and believe is a verb. Learn the difference, see clear examples, and choose the right word with confidence.
May I or can I: permission, ability, and real usage
Use may for permission and can for ability, but learn why can is also widely used to ask for permission in everyday English.
Mitigating Collocations Exercise
C1 Advanced ESL exercise on mitigating collocations: verb-noun, adjective-noun, and adverb-adjective combinations used to express reduction, limitation, or softening.
Inviting Someone Out Exercise
A2 ESL multiple-choice gap-fill exercise on inviting someone out. Each item has one correct answer and includes API self-audit fields.