Gluten is a protein molecule present in many grains such as wheat, barley, oats, and rye. Its name has a peculiar etymology. In fact, it is derived from the Latin word “gluten” which means glue. ...
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Alternative Ways to Say “I’m Tired” in English
What do you think about when you hear the word “tired”? Do you think of physical, mental, or moral fatigue? You can use the word “tired” after a busy day at work or while in ...
Read More »Alternative Ways to Say Goodbye in English
Farewells have very ancient origins and deep meanings. Just think of a farewell like “adieu” where the mention of divinity (it literally means “to God”) suggests its religious origins and its sacred connotation. In fact, ...
Read More »All of the English You Need to Go on Holiday
Have you already chosen the destination for your next holiday? Maybe Malta, Sydney, or San Francisco? Or have you considered touring London, the most iconic city in the United Kingdom? You may think that it ...
Read More »8 expressions to describe your mood in English
When someone asks how you are, how do you reply? If you stop to think a little about this, there are a wide range of human emotions which escape our understanding. Confining them to a ...
Read More »How to Flirt in English
Courtship is an authentic art. There are innumerable articles and pages of books dedicated to the secrets of seduction. But, is it really necessary to study and to prepare yourself in order to learn the ...
Read More »English Vocabulary for Travelling With a Dog
Are you among those who would not risk separating themselves from their four-legged best friends? You are not the only one. Especially in the case of dogs, it has become almost natural to take them ...
Read More »5 examples of follow-up emails in English
Nowadays, email has almost completely replaced paper and is the preferred means of communication for work, shopping, and communication in general. Follow-up emails in particular, if they are well written, can be decisive for getting ...
Read More »2019 movies you can’t miss
One of the most effective ways to improve your English is by watching movies in their original language with subtitles in your native tongue. In fact, watching movies allows for so-called implicit learning, that is, ...
Read More »How to Communicate in a Spa in English
Many choose to take advantage of the holidays to enjoy some moments of pure relaxation in a spa. The word “spa” is derived from the name of a small Belgian town rich in hot springs ...
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