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English Insights with Em


What Does “Preach to the Choir” Mean? + “Might as Well” vs “Just as Well”
Learn the meaning of the idiom “preach to the choir” and the difference between “might as well” and “just as well”, with examples to help you use them naturally.
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Feb 165 min read


How to Understand English News Headlines (And Why They Look So Strange)
Learn how to understand English news headlines, plus useful vocabulary, idioms, and grammar tips to improve your reading skills.
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Feb 96 min read


Why You Understand Grammar but Still Make Mistakes When Speaking
Frustrated that you understand grammar but still make mistakes when speaking? In this post, I share a tech disaster, a festive update, and practical advice to help you turn grammar knowledge into confident, natural speech.
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Dec 15, 20255 min read


The best self-study English books for learners and teachers
Here are my favourite grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and reference self-study English books for learners and teachers.
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Jun 25, 20233 min read
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