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Bridgerton vocabulary: 10 English words and phrases from the Regency era

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

Based on the popular books by Julia Quinn and created by Chris Van Duse, Bridgerton…

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How to use question tags

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on May 13, 2024October 14, 2024

Question tags can instantly transform a simple statement into an interactive question. They are more…

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Useful Business English phrases for negotiation

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on October 2, 2023September 29, 2023

If you’re studying Business English or working in an international setting, it’s likely you’ll need…

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7 ‘Conservation’ words you need to know at levels C1 to C2

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on March 23, 2021April 22, 2021

Conservation is the act of preventing something from being lost, wasted, damaged, or destroyed. It…

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  • General English

What is a Hothouse? We define Hothouse WITH examples

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on January 12, 2021February 1, 2021

The green-fingered among you may be familiar with the concept of a hothouse: a heated…

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  • General English

5 Words to look out for in 2021

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on December 15, 2020November 26, 2021

The English language has evolved this year, global events have opened the door to new…

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  • Grammar

Test yourself! Can you complete these sentences?

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on August 14, 2019

Take this short quiz to exercise and expand your vocabulary! Here are seven commonly used…

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  • General English

Catchy cat idioms and their true meanings

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on August 7, 2019March 29, 2023

Confused by some of the cat related phrases you have come across in English? You’re…

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