ESL Vocabulary and Idioms

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Wish
I am always confused by the subjuctive following the verb wish. When refering to the present... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 144 days ago
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Due
the force due to gravity of the earth pulling down on the ball what does mean due in this sentence... [More]
By silviapham    by silviapham 3 yr 145 days ago
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Commonly Used Words Test
For those that want to take a free online Commonly Used Words Test, follow the link and see... [More]
By anon1    by anon1 3 yr 145 days ago
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Looking for a word, hopefully you can help.
There is a word used to describe people who look for meaning in things. For instance: The... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 145 days ago
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Speak to VS speak with
any difference in meanings [More]
By lowsq    by lowsq 3 yr 145 days ago
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Improve Grammar
Hi All, Can anyone suggest me the best way to improve my english grammar. [More]
By sarojavasanth    by sarojavasanth 3 yr 145 days ago
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Name a few
Within two years, communist regimes collapsed across Europe and Central Asia, and in coming... [More]
By bigworm    by bigworm 3 yr 145 days ago
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Need help with a "Negotiations" glossary
Hi, I must prepare 30 words glossary suitable with NEGOTIATIONS. Glossary must include a term... [More]
By Domantazas    by Domantazas 3 yr 146 days ago
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Plurals without -s
Teachers, If I'm not wrong, these words are followed by a verb in the plural: furniture, luggage... [More]
By pieanne    by pieanne 3 yr 146 days ago
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What does "give it a day or two" mean?
is it: "today or tomorrow" or "tomorrow or the day after that" Thanks! [More]
By anniemay    by anniemay 3 yr 146 days ago
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Plural
Can we use "literatures" as a plural form of the word "literature" [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 146 days ago
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Go to sleep
Are "go to sleep" and "go to bed" synonymous? What is the difference? Many thanks. [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 146 days ago
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Should it not work ?
Should it not work I'm using this phrase at the beginning of a sentence in the following context... [More]
By Vince    by Vince 3 yr 146 days ago
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These compound words
Are they completely the same between writing letters and letter writing? Do we normally write... [More]
By lowsq    by lowsq 3 yr 147 days ago
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Job Title on a Business card
Good morning everybody! I am facing problems in translating my job title into English so... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 147 days ago
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On demand
Hello! I'd like to know whether it's correct to say: "brochure on demand". Thanks in advance... [More]
By pieanne    by pieanne 3 yr 147 days ago
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Dedicate
I can't see the difference between "dedicate" and "devote". They may be very close to each... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 147 days ago
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Meaning of two phrases
1) (somebody) Flat out didn't like him : For what I understand, this phrase means that... [More]
By gtivan    by gtivan 3 yr 147 days ago
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Antecedent
What is an antecedent,please. [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 148 days ago
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Time zone
I'm sorry, this is not a question about English, just because I'm curious: What is the time... [More]
By pieanne    by pieanne 3 yr 148 days ago
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Kick in 12
Hello! I think I can use f.i. "drug", or "pain", as subjects of the verb to kick in. Would... [More]
By pieanne    by pieanne 3 yr 148 days ago
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Boot
Hello! Would someone know the origine of the expression "to boot a computer"? Thanks! [More]
By pieanne    by pieanne 3 yr 148 days ago
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Searching the meaning
what is the meaning of forums [More]
By rfi_9    by rfi_9 3 yr 148 days ago
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Orders of service
When quotations from the ESV test are used in non-saleable media, such as church bulletins... [More]
By Teo    by Teo 3 yr 148 days ago
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Popping a sleeping pill
People who need help nodding off may want o consult a shrink before popping a sleeping pill... [More]
By PASTEL    by PASTEL 3 yr 149 days ago
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Breakfast to beat diabetes
A daily bowl of high-fiber flakes and milk can help tame blood sugar and insulin resistance... [More]
By PASTEL    by PASTEL 3 yr 149 days ago
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Panel 12
Can you say: 'What was the pannel's decision?' [More]
By maj    by maj 3 yr 150 days ago
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Whats the Difference?
Can any one tell what's the Difference between spelaeology n speleology? [More]
By vinodram    by vinodram 3 yr 150 days ago
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Help for scrabble
I do not know if this is the right topic . But could some people give me tips for scrabble... [More]
By Atiqah    by Atiqah 3 yr 150 days ago
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Help
hallo i would like to know what are "dillberies" [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 151 days ago
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