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Write a good argumentative essa

Writing an Argumentative Essay: Tips & Recommendations

Argumentative essays are extremely common in IELTS and TOEFL.

What is Big-up

Big-Ups: Meaning, Usage, Synonyms, and Examples

To be more precise, big ups, or big-ups, is an idiom that’s considered a bit dated. Learning its origins will help you understand it and remember it more easily.

Presume vs. Assum

How to know when to use the verbs presume vs. assume

Presume and assume are both verbs with similar meanings. They can both be used instead of the verb “to suppose” but cannot be used in the same contexts.

IRL meaning

IRL Meaning And In Which Contexts to Use It

When trying to discern whether something is real or part of digital life only, you can use the abbreviation “IRL” which means in real life.

Lating influence on English

Can a dead language (Latin) affect English?

Modern English comes from many languages. That is why even today, you can find many no English vocabularies.

overcome a lack of confidence

How Can ESL Students Overcome a Lack of Confidence?

Some people lack confidence in themselves. They are not confident enough to speak up when they have something to say, or they don’t feel like their ideas are worth listening to. But there is hope!

“Ahold” or “A hold”

“Ahold” or “A hold”: Choosing the Proper Term

Choosing the right term can be confusing so you may easily end up using the wrong one. Although the difference between them is a single space, it can change the entire meaning of what you’re saying.

“刚“ and “刚才”

How to distinguish “刚“ and “刚才”?

In Chinese, “刚” and “刚才” have the same meaning, but they have different usages. The following will help you understand how to use the two words.