Level: B1. Focus: Zero Conditional in everyday, study, and work contexts.
Why “fine” can be the coldest word in English
“Fine” often sounds neutral on paper, but in real conversation it can signal distance, annoyance, or hidden unhappiness.
Born or borne: what is the difference?
Born usually relates to birth. Borne is used for carrying, supporting, or enduring. Here is how to choose the right form.
How kangaroo entered English from Guugu Yimidhirr
Kangaroo entered English from Guugu Yimidhirr in 1770. The popular claim that it meant “I don’t know” is widely rejected.
When nouns create new verbs: back formation in English
Some English verbs were created by removing a real or imagined ending from an older noun, as in editor to edit and burglar to burgle.
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