Learning English Vocabulary

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May 9, 2022 • 6min

Prefixes: 'Re-', 'pre-', and 'pro-'

Learn about words with the prefixes 're-', 'pre-' and 'pro-' in 6 Minute Vocabulary.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 7min

Silent letters

Silent letters are letters that we see in words, but don’t actually pronounce.
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Apr 25, 2022 • 6min

Onomatopoeia

Learn about words that sound like the thing they describe.
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Apr 14, 2022 • 6min

Multi-word verbs

Learn how to use multi-word verbs to make your English sound much more natural.
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Apr 11, 2022 • 6min

Adjectives ending with -ic and -ical

Learn about the meanings and pronunciation tips for adjectives ending in -ic and -ical, such as 'classic' and 'historical'. Discover the differences between adjectives ending in -ic and -ical, with examples and quiz questions. Get vocabulary learning tips along the way.
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Apr 4, 2022 • 6min

Strong adjectives

Learn how to use strong adjectives and intensifiers effectively to make your language more powerful and expressive. Discover examples, take a quiz, and hear about a couple's experience at the cinema and a terrible restaurant service.
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Mar 28, 2022 • 6min

Contractions

Learn how to use 'I've' and 'isn't' - your English will sound more natural.
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Mar 21, 2022 • 6min

Male and female job words

We teach you job titles for men and women.
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Mar 14, 2022 • 6min

New words

What do the words selfie, photobomb and trolling mean? Help us update your language!
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Mar 7, 2022 • 6min

Weather words

Rainy, snowy, windy, sunny. Learn how to describe the weather.

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