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Category: Vocabulary

Using word linking to remember new vocabulary

November 29, 2024 pomakaco Reading level: Intermediate (CEFR B1), Vocabulary

Have you heard of the Linkword Technique? It was made by Michael Gruneberg and is a fun and simple way[…]

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Are you ready for Halloween?

October 23, 2024 pomakaco Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2), Vocabulary

Have you ever been to a Halloween party? Halloween is a great time to explore a new culture, meet people,[…]

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How do I use ‘actually’ in a conversation?

September 25, 2024 pomakaco Conversation strategies, Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2), Vocabulary

Do you know how to use the word ‘actually’? It is often used in conversations. This adverb is usually used[…]

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Why should I use a ‘learner dictionary’?

February 2, 2023 pomakaco Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2), Study tips, Vocabulary

Do you know what learner dictionaries are? They’re special English-only dictionaries for language learners. They give word meanings using simple[…]

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What does ‘My English is rusty’ mean?

October 15, 2022 pomakaco Idioms and phrases, Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2), Vocabulary

In this phrase, ‘rusty’ means a skill is not as good as it used to be. In other words, the[…]

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What are the best apps for learning vocabulary?

September 14, 2022 pomakaco Idioms and phrases, Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2), Study tips, Vocabulary

There are many apps that can help you learn vocabulary. Many of them are fun because you can learn new[…]

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What does ‘I’m dying for a coffee’ mean?

August 22, 2022 pomakaco Idioms and phrases, Reading level: Beginner (CEFR A1-A2), Vocabulary

If someone says ‘I’m dying for a coffee’, they won’t really die for a coffee 😮 It just means they[…]

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What does ‘to ghost someone’ mean?

July 5, 2022 pomakaco Reading level: Advanced (CEFR B2+), Vocabulary

It doesn’t mean to make them dress up as a ghost ? It means to suddenly stop contacting someone. It[…]

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What does ‘I’m leaving for good!’ mean?

June 4, 2022 pomakaco Idioms and phrases, Reading level: Intermediate (CEFR B1), Vocabulary

The word ‘good’ usually has a positive meaning, for example, high quality, favorable, enjoyable, kind, or correct. But in the[…]

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What does ‘It’s on the house’ mean?

November 15, 2021 pomakaco Idioms and phrases, Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2), Vocabulary

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘It’s on the house’? If you hear this at a restaurant, it’s good news.[…]

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