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English and academics

The initiative of English courses at undergraduate level in Pakistani universities has proved beneficial in academic development. English as a medium of instruction holds a significant position within ...
From commas and apostrophes to verb tenses and clauses, this 30-question UK English-inspired quiz puts your everyday language ...
Ph.D. candidate Yuchen Lian (LIACS) wants to understand why human languages look the way they do—and find inspiration to ...
Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia (R-Sussex), a former English teacher and school administrator, is criticizing the New Jersey ...
Common English Grammar Mistakes: English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, yet even fluent speakers often slip up when it comes to grammar. From confusing “its” and “it’s” to ...
Starting your first job and want to strengthen your spoken English? Well, you’re not alone. Many want to learn office phrases to improve their fluency and professionalism. It helps you share ideas ...
Gold – it's sparkly and expensive! We also use it in some English phrases. Learn four phrases with 'gold' here with Phil. I was worried about having to look after the kids all day, but they were as ...
Language preserves history in every word. Many expressions we use today have roots stretching back centuries, surviving through everyday speech and evolving in meaning. These old English phrases ...
English in a Minute: Phrases with 'clock' 22 October 2025 1 minute Available for over a year Get comfy, make yourself a hot drink – make yourself at home! Learn 'make yourself at home' and more in ...
We all have words and phrases that get under our skin. For me, I can’t stand the word ‘fluids.’ It paints a picture that I would rather not see. We often hear how the word ‘moist’ makes people feel ...
You know the word 'look' – you can look at a picture, at your phone or at a lovely view. But did you know that there are some English phrases with the word 'look'? Learn some of them here with Phil.