The Australian idiom "better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick" means that something is better than nothing.
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14 Expressions – Love is in the Air! – Part 2
Hello ABA Family! Here are 14 expressions for those of you in love with someone, with life or even with English! If you haven’t read the first part, you can find it here! 1.To have ...
Read More »Vocabulary Games – Learn English in a Group
Hello! Learning English in a group can be great fun so get your friends together, make some delicious food and have a laugh! Simple games are a fantastic way to consolidate your knowledge of a ...
Read More »How to Begin and End an Email in English
Hello, students! We hope you’re all well! Which is the best way for us to greet you: “Hello, students!”, “Hi, students!” or “Dear students”? Whether you’re writing to friends, colleagues or to a potential business partner, your ...
Read More »14 Expressions – Love is in the Air! – Part 1
Many people study English for their own education or out of curiosity, for a job or because they wish to move abroad i.e. rational reasons. Others learn for love, a crush or passion. If you’re ...
Read More »Pronunciation Tips – the “F” Sound
Hello! I hope you’re well today and ready to learn all about the “f” sound in English. Start by taking a look at the following words: photo gift half laugh friend staff As you ...
Read More »Ways of saying “very good”
Hello, everyone! Are you tired of always saying that something is “good” or “very good”? Don’t you wish that there was another way of emphasising how good something is? Well, if that is your dilemma, ...
Read More »“Twelfth” in English – ABA’s Jawbreakers
Jawbreakers is our brand new series. Every week we'll tell you the meaning, prononciation and use of a new word in English. Here it goes "Twelfth"!
Read More »Overcome Your Fear of Speaking English
Hello! How are we all doing today? Sometimes when we are learning a new language it can be really frightening to start speaking it with other people. We may have a good vocabulary and grammar base ...
Read More »“Vegetables” in English – ABA’s Jawbreakers
Jawbreakers is our brand new series. Every week we'll tell you the meaning, prononciation and use of a new word in English. Here it goes "Vegetables"!
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