English Insights with Em

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When Good Intentions Meet Real Life

Learn useful English idioms, phrases, and grammar through real-life examples, including transitive vs intransitive verbs and common learner mistakes.

Feb 24 min read

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What Is Blue Monday? British Culture, Vocabulary, and Everyday English

What is Blue Monday? This post explores the meaning of the term, where it came from, and how it fits into British culture, while introducing useful everyday English along the way.

Jan 194 min read