English Insights with Em

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Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall?

A frustrating month, a useful English idiom, and a clear explanation of the difference between used to, be used to, and get used to in everyday English.

Jan 125 min read

Illustration of a person looking thoughtfully out of a window on a winter day, with snow outside, reflecting at the start of the new year.

Start the New Year on the Right Foot: A British Idiom Explained

A festive trip to England, a useful British idiom about starting the year on the right foot, and a clear explanation of the difference between actually and currently.

Jan 54 min read