Tori is a creative copywriter at Promova. Before joining the team, she had been working as a creative marketing specialist and digital journalist at the most popular TV channel in Ukraine for four years. Because Tori has a true passion for learning languages she decided to step up helping others achieve fluency in English by creating educational content at Promova blog. Tori loves traveling, spots, dancing twerk, movies and series. She speaks English, Ukrainian, Spanish and currently is getting familiar with Italian. Her goal is to speak 7 foreign languages by the age of 30. Being a lifelong student herself Tori gets struggles of English learners and wants to use her knowledge and experience to provide students with legit learning content. You can follow her on <a href="https://instagram.com/victory_torn?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">Instagram</a>.

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Summer 2023 has reached its peak, which means more and more Americans are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1316398/top-summer-travel-months-us/">taking vacations</a>, workations, and expanding their cultural horizons. While for some, exploring a new destination is limited to sightseeing and tasting the local cuisine, others take the chance to learn some words and phrases in a new language.At Promova, we surveyed&nbsp;2,000 U.S. citizens aged&nbsp;16+ to uncover&nbsp;American attitudes towards learning some foreign language basics when traveling abroad.<h2>Key findings&nbsp;</h2><ul><li>Only 29% of Americans usually learn basic phrases in the language of the country they are visiting.</li><li>33% of Americans believe that English is sufficient for international travel.</li><li>In the summer of 2023, over&nbsp;54% of Americans are going to learn a foreign language before traveling to the country where it’s spoken.</li><li>1 in 3 Americans usually feel anxious that locals won’t understand them while traveling abroad. This is most common among the younger generations -&nbsp;54% among Gen Z versus a surprising&nbsp;23% for Baby Boomers in the U.S.</li><li>94% of Americans have used their new language skills while abroad.</li><li>38% of Americans continue learning the language after their trip.</li></ul><h2>Where Do Americans Plan on Traveling Abroad in Summer 2023?</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://promova.com/content/2_The_U_S_states_where_Americans_are_going_to_travel_abroad_in_the_summer_2023_dd5601dcc4.png" alt="2_The U.S states where Americans are going to travel abroad in the summer 2023.png"></figure>The survey revealed that just 1 in 4 Americans plans on traveling abroad this summer. The states containing the most traveling Americans include Rhode Island (50%), Idaho (44.4%) and California (41.5%). The most popular countries to visit are Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, the UK, Australia, and Japan. Syria, Botswana, Cape Verde, and Uzbekistan were the least chosen destinations.In 2023, over 56% of Americans are going to learn a foreign language before traveling to the country where it is spoken. The most popular languages are Spanish (43%), French (29%), Italian (16%), Japanese (10%), and German (8%).<img src="https://promova.com/content/11_Where_are_you_going_to_travel_in_the_summer_of_2023_9b44976a66.png" alt="11_Where are you going to travel in the summer of 2023_.png">When it comes to choosing a foreign country for their trip, 70% of Americans are visiting the country where they are proficient in the local language.&nbsp; This choice is age-dependent: younger people (Gen Z) are more likely to visit a country where they can speak the local language (English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese). According to the survey, they are proficient in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.<h2>Why Do Americans Learn the Local Language Before Their Trip?</h2><img src="https://promova.com/content/6_1_in_3_Americans_usually_experience_anxiety_that_locals_won_t_understand_them_while_traveling_abroad_fc34c7ac92.png" alt="6_1 in 3 Americans usually experience anxiety that locals won’t understand them while traveling abroad.png">1 in 3 Americans usually feel anxious that locals in another country won’t understand them. This feeling is most common among younger people - from 54% among Gen Z to a surprising 23% among Baby Boomers.&nbsp;<img src="https://promova.com/content/3_The_U_S_states_where_Americans_experience_anxiety_that_locals_won_t_understand_them_while_traveling_abroad_2a15ae51d0.png" alt="3_The U.S states where Americans experience anxiety that locals won’t understand them while traveling abroad.png">Americans most eager to learn a new language before their trip live in Hawaii (75%), Nevada (47%), Massachusetts (44%), Idaho (44%), and Maryland (44%). The survey shows that Nebraska is the state where Americans are least likely to learn a new language for international travel - only 7.1%.<img src="https://promova.com/content/4_The_U_S_states_where_Americans_learn_basic_phrases_in_the_language_of_the_country_they_are_going_to_92cf15a9aa.png" alt="4_The U.S states where Americans learn basic phrases in the language of the country they are going to.png">In response to their anxiety about being misunderstood by locals, 44% of American Gen Zers learn some phrases and basic words before their trip. This trend decreases with age: 33% of Millennials, 28% of Gen Xers, and 21% of Baby Boomers learn foreign languages before traveling.“​​Many people feel anxious because they think that one mistake in grammar or pronunciation will ruin the understanding between them and natives. But the truth is that natives might not even notice a minor mistake. Moreover,&nbsp;according to our survey, 68% of Americans speaking other languages were perceived positively by locals.&nbsp;At the same time, most of them would be able to get what you are saying despite a strong accent. To help reduce overthinking and anxiety when speaking with the locals in a new language, I recommend practicing your language skills beforehand – prepare some sentences you will need and record yourself saying them. That will help you structure your thoughts and practice grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. When talking to natives, do it in a place you feel comfortable where there isn’t much background noises. And remember, talking to one person at a time is always easier than conversing in a group situation,” says Kate Protsenko, Head of Tutors at Promova, CELTA / Delta Trainer with 15 years experience teaching English.<h2>Why Don't Americans Learn the Language of The Country They’re Visiting?</h2>Almost 33% of Americans think that English is sufficient for international travel, which is why many don’t learn foreign languages before going abroad. 40% of Baby Boomers, compared to a surprising 25% of Millennials and 24% of Gen Zers, believe that English should be enough for communication in other countries.&nbsp;<img src="https://promova.com/content/10_The_U_S_states_where_Americans_think_English_is_enough_for_traveling_d607a757a1.png" alt="10_The U.S states where Americans think English is enough for traveling.png">This sentiment is highest among people living in Iowa (66%) and the lowest in Nebraska (10%).At the same time, over 26% of surveyed Americans believe that Google Translate can help them overcome the language barrier while abroad. 76% of those people use Google Translate’s audio feature to make communication easier and quicker.&nbsp;20% of respondents answered that before a trip, they “read a few words, but immediately forget them,”&nbsp;but a few&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/how-to-learn-new-words-in-english-everyday">effective learning techniques can help your new language skills stick</a>.<h2>What Foreign Words and Phrases Do Americans Learn Before Traveling?</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://promova.com/content/7_The_majority_81_of_Americans_learn_at_least_some_greetings_and_goodbyes_in_the_local_language_when_traveling_abroad_a73262f40c.png" alt="7_The majority (81%) of Americans learn at least some greetings and goodbyes in the local language when traveling abroad.png"></figure>The majority (81%) of Americans learn at least some greetings and goodbyes in the local language. But Millennials prefer to learn basic questions, like asking for directions or how much something costs (77%).Many Americans learn words and phrases related to food before the trip. A large proportion of people in every age group jokingly admitted they wouldn’t survive without these terms. Gen Z is the “hungriest” generation - 61% of them usually learn words around ordering food.38% of Americans continue learning the language after their trip. This is more common among Gen Zers (55%) versus Millennials (36%).&nbsp;<img src="https://promova.com/content/8_94_of_Americans_used_the_freshly_learned_words_and_phrases_in_a_local_foreign_language_while_being_abroad_f4baea90d7.png" alt="8_94% of Americans used the freshly learned words and phrases in a local foreign language while being abroad.png">An impressive amount of Americans (94%) have used their new language skills while abroad. Men (92%) are more likely to try out their freshly acquired skills on their trip than women (86%).71% of respondents note that they said hello and goodbye in the local language. 54% go further and speak the local language in restaurants. And 46% have asked for directions in the local language. Shopping is another popular occasion to try out new language skills: 24% of Gen Z, 32% of Millennials, 34% of Gen X, and 33% of Baby Boomers said they’ve spoken the local language at stores.<h2>How Do Americans Learn a Language Before Traveling Abroad?</h2><img src="https://promova.com/content/5_Ways_Americans_learn_the_language_before_the_trip_9ea4e80db8.png" alt="5_Ways Americans learn the language before the trip.png">Language apps (68%), Google (47%), and YouTube (43%) are the main ways Americans develop new language skills before their trip. 7.5% of respondents overall (and 10% of Millennials) shared that they use ChatGPT.&nbsp;Men are more likely to use ChatGPT and take lessons with a language tutor than women. On the other hand, women are more likely to turn to TikTok and language apps to learn foreign words and phrases.<h2>How Do Locals React When Americans Speak Their Language?</h2>68% of Americans noted that locals reacted positively when they tried to speak their language. This reaction increases with age: 63% of Gen Zers, 67% of Millennials, 69% of Gen Xers, and 71% of Baby Boomers have received positive reactions from locals when interacting in their language.<figure class="image"><img src="https://promova.com/content/9_9_of_Americans_note_they_have_been_shamed_because_of_their_language_skills_by_locals_c4bf2719d6.png" alt="9_9% of Americans note they have been shamed because of their language skills by locals.png"></figure>Everyone who feels worried about how native speakers perceive non-native speakers can relax, because 89% of our survey respondents said that locals have never shamed them because of their language skills.<h2>Conclusion</h2>Learning some new language skills before traveling abroad is not only good fun, but it can help you immerse yourself much more while on your trip if you’re able to communicate with locals in their native tongue. Locals in other countries love to see when travelers make an effort to pick up at least some of the basics in their language – it makes them feel more respected, appreciated, and heard.Whether you’re a tourist, digital nomad, or business traveler, you will absolutely benefit from having some words and phrases in your back pocket that you can whip out when conversing with locals. So, the next time you visit a non English-speaking country, set the goal to learn a few greetings, goodbyes, basic questions, and other useful phrases that will help you get around and connect with the local people.&nbsp;And we have just the thing to help you there! In the Promova app, you can learn up to 10 of the most spoken languages in the world, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Korean, Japanese, and more. Your learning experience and courses with Promova are completely personalized based on your level, interests, and goals, and you’ll be guided every step of the way.So, don’t wait until after you buy your flight to learn a new foreign language – you can start today with Promova.Methodology: On June 27, 2023, we asked 2,000 Americans about their foreign language habits before traveling abroad, as well as their experience of applying their new skills. 39% of respondents identify as men and 61% identify as women. We asked people from all generations: 37% of respondents are Baby Boomers, 16% are Generation X, 32% are Millennials, and 13% are Generation Z.

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Dearest Gentle Reader, a beautiful moment you have been waiting for months has finally arrived (we hope you read that with a proper English accent). On May 10th, 2023, Netflix dropped the long-awaited Bridgeron spin-off, Queen Charlotte of England. So naturally, we couldn't miss this fine opportunity to learn something from such a masterpiece. And since Lady Whistledown kindly informed us that Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is not a history lesson but fiction inspired by facts, we decided to focus on it in terms of language. We mean, where else can you hear such beautiful English from the previous centuries except for the Crown? So, let's get down to business without further delay, shall we?<h2>Why Promova Recommends Learning English With Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Quotes</h2>When English learners start looking for a new TV series to watch to improve their language skills, they get lost in the sea of good and bad content. It happens every time! Of course, they can ask for advice from a friend or colleague. However, finding a suitable TV series that will challenge your English can become quite a task for advanced English learners. Why? First, they already know a lot of words. Second, their ears get used to the chosen pronunciation so they can understand and keep up with the characters' speech. Third, English that we all can hear in most TV series is pretty casual. Screenwriters must use the sentence structures and vocabulary that people tap into daily. Otherwise, it won't be true to life, and the audience won't be engaged. So, if you want to challenge your English and learn something new regarding the language, we recommend paying attention to tv series where the story unfolds back in the past. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story would be a perfect choice.&nbsp;What is so magical about English in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story? Is the fuss worth the effort?<ol><li>Vocabulary.&nbsp;Words and phrases used in the 18th-19th century differ greatly from what people implement in their speech now. In a digitalized world, we came to the concept of simplifying our speech and shortening words. That is the reason we have so many acronyms, IYKYK. However, it wasn't always like that. At the time of great balls in England, high-class society didn't need to rush. They could talk for hours – women were gossiping, sipping an English tea, gentlemen were discussing some serious matters having brandy. The words and phrases you will hear in the series will help expand your vocabulary significantly. Not all of them can be applied in today's conversations. Nonetheless, a significant majority will allow to read and write various texts in English.&nbsp;</li><li>Sentence structures. As mentioned, royals and their close circle didn't make haste when speaking. They carefully pronounced every word, followed by another carefully pronounced word. And what is more important, those words were forming different sentences from what we have now. They tend to refer to themselves in the third person instead of the first person. And there is no big secret behind this phenomenon. It was simply a sign of good manners. Also, people at that time were extremely polite. That is why many of the sentences ended with "shall we." Another thing is that they refused to be direct, especially speaking publicly. So, they used covert sentences to express their true intentions more discreetly.&nbsp;</li><li>English accent.&nbsp;Even though Queen Charlotte of England in the Netflix series is from Germany, she speaks with Received Pronunciation, better known as the Queen's English. This accent stands out because it is&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/how-to-pronounce-english-words-correctly-and-clearly">well-articulated and clear</a>. People in the UK often call Received Pronunciation the "standard" English accent. Its most distinguishing characteristics are the silent 'r' at the end of words and the long-sounding A in such words as "bath" and "dance." Listening to the English accent in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, you can improve your own accent. Just shadow everything you hear and try to mirror all the sounds correctly. It will take some time to achieve perfection. But, who knows, maybe you will be called a diamond of the season regarding your English accent.</li></ol>Remember that you can always practice vocabulary from popular tv series with Promova, a one-stop solution for all language learning needs. Our app has a special course English with TV Series, where you can find bite-sized lessons with vocabulary from iconic tv series such as Friends, Gossip Girls, Desperate Housewives, etc. Also, you can learn English with your favorite tv series when enrolled in one of our tutoring programs. <a href="/">Promova</a> offers group and individual lessons with <a href="/online-english-tutors">certified native-like English teachers</a> who tailor their classes to your needs and interests. We advocate for personalized language learning, so you can count on us on any topic you choose for English learning.<h2>Vocabulary From Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story</h2>Was Queen Charlotte black? Was King George mad? What was the true story of Queen Charlotte and King George? Those are questions that people start googling after watching the limited Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. But those questions have nothing to do with the beautiful English we can all hear in this masterpiece. That is why Promova took this into its hands. We've created a list of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story vocabulary. So please, enjoy it with grace.&nbsp;<h3>Episode 1 Queen to Be</h3>To gaze upon – to look at something or someone for a long timeArt can be beautiful to gaze upon.&nbsp;A gown – a long dress worn by ladies in previous centuriesBespoke – made for a particular personIf that is not enough, the gown sits atop a bespoke underpinning made of whalebone.&nbsp;In display – for people to seeLudicrous – foolish and absurdAnd because I must arrive in display, I am forced into a ludicrous gown.&nbsp;Diligent – steady and carefulI believe if I'm diligent with my movements.To impale – to pierce with a sharp instrumentI will bounce, and I will impale myself on this ridiculous corset and bleed to death.&nbsp;Hearty – warm-heartedYour husband is quite hearty.&nbsp;Treasonous – guilty of the betrayalIt's treasonous to interrupt my beauty sleep.&nbsp;Galling – annoying, humiliating&nbsp;A crisis one can only imagine that Queen Charlotte must find galling after ruling over the matchmaking efforts of the ton and the marriage mart with such an iron fist.&nbsp;To gawk – to stare openly and stupidlyDo not gawk like a peasant.&nbsp;Impertinent – rude, disrespectful&nbsp;Oh, well, that is impertinent.&nbsp;In distress – very upsetI'm a lady in distress.&nbsp;To tower over – to be higher than people or things near youIt towers over us.&nbsp;Incomparable - matchlessYou are incomparable.&nbsp;A cloak – an outdoor overgarmentYou should need your cloak.&nbsp;To withdraw – to remove or take away from a particular place or positionMay I withdraw, Your Majesty?Zealous – marked by passionate support for someone or somethingMother, I think you are being a bit zealous.&nbsp;<h3>Episode 2 Honeymoon Bliss</h3>To do the deed – to have sexHas he done the deed or not?A virtue - behavior showing high moral standardsPatience is not always a virtue.&nbsp;To reap benefits - to get all the good things that come with somethingThe passage of time does not always reap benefits.&nbsp;Bits - a person's sexual organs (British slang)I believe his bits to be fine.&nbsp;A brothel – a house with prostitutes&nbsp;I thought you were visiting a brothel.&nbsp;To be smitten with – to be deeply affected withHe is smitten with her beauty.&nbsp;To embroider - to decorate with needleworkI was embroidering a pillow.&nbsp;A plethora - a large or excessive amount of somethingLove solves a plethora of issues.&nbsp;To elaborate on – to present in detailPlease, elaborate on your meeting with the Queen.&nbsp;To bestow upon – to present as a giftThe one you were kind enough to bestow upon me.&nbsp;<h3>Episode 3 Even Days</h3>A farce – an absurd eventThen why did mother call it a farce?Crooked – twisted out of shapeSit still, or I will braid your hair crooked.&nbsp;This instant - immediatelyStop talking this instant.&nbsp;To shriek – to shout and screamWhy are you shrieking?To be long on the shelf – to be not active sociallyMost of the daughters of our own Queen Charlotte and King George are long on the shelf, gathering dust.&nbsp;A spinster – an unmarried older womanSo many spinsters, so little time.&nbsp;To feel the sting – to feel a sharp pain&nbsp;A have-not – a poor group of peopleHer Majesty must be feeling the sting of being a have-not.&nbsp;To cease – to come to an endThe sooner you are with child, the sooner we can cease this performance.&nbsp;To dangle – to hang or swing looselyThey dangle joy in front of me and never let me grasp it.&nbsp;To grind to a halt – to gradually slow downGovernment is grinding to a halt.&nbsp;A ruse – a trickI thought perhaps it was a ruse, but every day he marches into that garden.&nbsp;Simpering - to smile in a silly or annoying wayYou are not some simpering girl.&nbsp;To mingle – to get involvedThey are not mingling.&nbsp;To disdain – to consider to be unworthy of one's considerationLord Danbury disdained orphans.&nbsp;To loathe – to dislike or disgustI loathed.&nbsp;<h3>Episode 4 Holding the King</h3>To speak plainly – to speak freelySpeak plainly.&nbsp;To brook – to tolerateWe cannot brook obstacles any more.&nbsp;A quack - a fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skillYour Highness, this quack has no place among proper doctors.&nbsp;To cast a wider net - to involve a large number of things or people in what you are doingI have to cast a wider net.&nbsp;To remedy – to set rightIf your bride is missing it's your responsibility to remedy that.&nbsp;To feel myself to the task - to have the ability, motivation, and desire to do something difficultI might feel myself to the task.&nbsp;To be cross with – to be angry and annoyedWill he be cross with her?At hand - nearbyI am near at hand for whatever Your Majesty feels a fit coming on.&nbsp;An obedience – a willing to obeyAs such, you are used to the obedience of others.&nbsp;A solitude - the state or situation of being alone&nbsp;We require solitude.&nbsp;Salubrious - healthyYou have never known the salubrious powers of Spartan habits.&nbsp;To range – to vary or extend between specified limitsYour mind ranges indisciplined.&nbsp;To govern - to control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and conduct ofIf you cannot govern yourself you should not govern others.&nbsp;To mold – to shape&nbsp;I will mold you until you are as harmless and obedient as he is.&nbsp;To cart around – to transportIt is a prodigious quantity of ice they keep carting around here.&nbsp;A decorum – an etiquetteAbandoning her honeymoon chambers in violation of all custom and decorum, not to mention my direct order.&nbsp;A rogue - a dishonest or unprincipled personOne would hate to think a spy had penetrated Your Majesty's circle to say nothing of rogues, charlatans, and petty thieves.&nbsp;A larder – a room for storing foodTo fetch – to go after and bring backI am afraid my larder may not rate with Your Majesty's usual fare, but I could run and fetch a crust of bread or some stew.&nbsp;Capricious – impulsive&nbsp;You give free rein to your most capricious urges.&nbsp;Deficient – lacking somethingI thought that somehow I was deficient, when he is mad.&nbsp;To scour – to search&nbsp;You would scour Europe for a queen grateful enough to aid him.&nbsp;Insolence – rude and disrespectful behaviorTo know no bounds – to have no limitsYour insolence truly knows no bounds.&nbsp;To perch – to sit or make someone sitA pinnacle – a high pointYou are unhappy with your situation, perched at the pinnacle of power.&nbsp;<h3>Episode 5 Gardens in Bloom</h3>A countenance – a person's face or facial expressionTo evince – to indicateHer Majesty's countenance lately evinces little pleasure.&nbsp;To impend – to be about to happenConnubial – relating to marriage&nbsp;A bliss – a perfect happinessOne wonders whether impending connubial bliss has shone a lush on Her Majesty's own isolation.&nbsp;To abut – to touch or lean onWe abut.&nbsp;To ramble – to walk for pleasureYou are merely rambling.&nbsp;To bind to – to tie tightlyYou propose to bind them to complete strangers.&nbsp;To stomp around - to walk, dance, or move with heavy stepsShe is stomping around the house, looking like a cloud of thunder.&nbsp;To surpass – to exceedThe student surpasses her master.&nbsp;To ripen – to matureI see you ripens there fruit of England.&nbsp;To teeter on - to appear to be about to fall while moving or standingI fear the Queen teeters on disaster.&nbsp;Querulous - complainingIf querulous foreigners would say out of my way and understand how important it is that Queen Charlotte's disappearance be handled with discretion.&nbsp;<h3>Episode 6 Crown Jewels</h3>To contemplate – to think aboutI'm contemplating starting a new.&nbsp;To conquer - overcome and take control of somethingCan a mother's love conquer all?Utterly - absolutelyYou have to tell me that I'm utterly alone in this world.&nbsp;Unimpeachable - unquestionable&nbsp;Perhaps one day, she will have an unimpeachable reputation much like yours.&nbsp;Amiss - not quite rightThere is something amiss with the King.&nbsp;To be in jeopardy – to be in dangerThere is talk that the Palace is in jeopardy.&nbsp;To bode well – to be a sign that something good happenYour silence does not bode well for you.&nbsp;To spare a glance - to look quickly at someone or somethingShe hardly spares me a glance.&nbsp;To plague - cause continual trouble or distress toI do not want to know your burdens or hear what problems plague your life.&nbsp;To be thwarted under - to oppose successfullyThey are thwarted under here.&nbsp;To be courted - be involved with romantically, typically with the intention of marryingShe has been courted.&nbsp;Odious - disgustingRamsay is odious.&nbsp;To rustle - to move swiftly and energeticallyWhat are you doing rustling about here?

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Vocabulary from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story on Netflix

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Elite And Upper-Class Vocabulary from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story on Netflix

Leonardo DiCaprio once said: "My mother is a walking miracle." And, honestly, almost every kid, despite their age, can describe their moms in such a way. Mothers give us life, teach us everything we need to know, and keep guiding us through life even after we leave their houses. We have always been their babies who need to be taken care of despite the fact we are grownups. And that is already enough reason to cherish those brave women every single day, especially on Mother's Day.&nbsp;We at Promova love to bring joy and fun into the lives of English learners. That is why we always cover topics related to celebrations and memorable dates. That is why we couldn't miss the chance to write a piece about Mother's Day words for English learners. Read this and surprise your mom with beautiful words for mother in English.&nbsp;&nbsp;2<h2>Mark The Date: When Is Mother's Day</h2>Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on different days. However, most of the world, including Australia and the US, marks this special holiday in May. The exact celebration date of International Mother's Day changes year-to-year. People celebrate it on the second Sunday in May. That is why you can google many articles online once May arrives. And depending on the year, you will see different dates. For example, in 2023, Mother's Day is celebrated on May 14th.&nbsp;Historically speaking, the USA Mother's Day is relevantly a modern holiday. However, the credit for its creation belongs to Anna Jarvis, an American activist of the last century. She wanted to honor the work of her mom, who hosted clubs for new mothers where she taught them properly care for their children in the 1850s. Such events aimed to lower the infant mortality rate. And after Anna's mother died, Anna decided to cherish her mom's legacy. So, on May 10th, 1908, Anna threw the first Mother's Day. It was held in her hometown of Grafton, West Virginia. Mother's Day became a national holiday in the USA in 1914. Initially, President Woodrow Wilson called on Americans to show the flag to soldiers' mothers whose sons had died in the war. But the holiday became commercialized later, which Anna didn't like at all.Nonetheless, the traditions of presenting flowers, gifts, and cards remain strong. Children of all ages love to celebrate their moms for everything they did for them. So don't forget about happy Mother's Day words to tell your mom on May 14th.&nbsp;<h2>Mother's Day Vocabulary: Beautiful Words for Mother in English</h2>Mother's Day is that one special day when millions of people around the world buy presents, flowers, and cute cards for their moms on the same day. And when the feelings overwhelm you, finding the right words to express how deeply you appreciate your mom and everything she has done for you might be challenging. Knowing that from our own experience, we've decided to create a list of Mother's Day words that might be handy when signing a card.&nbsp;MotherCreating Mother's Day vocabulary, we couldn't help but look up the definition of the most important word of this holiday. According to Cambridge Dictionary, the <a href="/english-grammar/nouns-in-english">noun</a> "mother" means "a female parent." It might seem like nothing too fancy. However, when you read the definition for the same word but as <a href="/english-grammar/verbs-in-english">a verb</a>, you see the following "to treat someone with kindness and affection and try to protect that person from danger or difficulty." And we would say that is the most accurate description of what good mothers do for their kids.&nbsp;Example: The mother is one of the most important people in a child's life.&nbsp;Helicopter ParentingYou could've heard this term in American movies in the context where teenagers were complaining about their overprotective and intrusive parents. This phrase means a specific parenting style when mom or dad or both of them limit a child's independence by paying extremely close attention to their life. The term originated because parents behave like helicopters - they "hover overhead," constantly overseeing every aspect of their child's life. Sometimes this term can be seen as positive if used as a joke.&nbsp;Example: I love my mom a lot, even though she used to helicopter parenting me way longer than she was supposed to.&nbsp;ProtectThis verb can seem very easy for English learners regarding language learning. It means to shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage. However, when it comes to motherhood, it becomes one of the most important words that can describe mothers. Moms do whatever it takes to protect their children from everything that can go wrong in their life. You will never find more selfless and altruistic bodyguards in the whole world.Example: Protect your mom at all costs, she does that for you every single day.&nbsp;AdvocateThis verb is a mighty one because it has a strong meaning. "To advocate" means speaking or acting in someone's favor, representing and protecting their interests, opinions, and beliefs. If you think about it for a moment, you'll realize that moms always advocate for their children, even if they do not agree on something.&nbsp;Example: A good mom will always advocate for her child's interests at school.&nbsp;Hold dearIf you want to say that you value your mom highly or care about her greatly but struggle to find the most accurate term, we recommend using "hold dear." This phrase will help you express the right feelings towards your mom when you toast or sign a card for Mother's Day.&nbsp;Example: I couldn't believe that our mom saved everything we held dear as kids.&nbsp;FosterThe culture of adoption and fostering is still evolving in some countries. However, in the USA, taking care of a baby or child who is not biologically yours is usual. When people adopt children, they legally become parents – mother, and father. But when it comes to fostering, it's different. To foster means temporarily caring for a kid whose parents can't do it due to certain life circumstances. In that case, once the crisis ends, the kid is supposed to return home to their legal guardians. Nonetheless, in some cases fostering can result in adoption.&nbsp;Example: When our children went to college, and we had so much free time, we decided to foster kids in need.&nbsp;ConsoleConsoling is another important thing that mothers have to do. If something even slightly unpleasant or wrong happens in your life, mom will always have your back. She is there to console you whatever happens. You can fail an important test – your mom will console you. You broke up with your crush – your mom will console you. You lost your phone – your mom will console you (maybe after a bit of yelling).&nbsp;Example: My mom used to console me after a long day at school.&nbsp;Happy Mother's Day: Words of Love and Gratitude&nbsp;If you are struggling to find the right words to wish happy Mother's Day to your mom, we suggest you read some celebrity holiday posts from previous years. You can find inspiration in how famous and popular people publicly express their feelings on Mother's Day.Courteney Cox's post: "Here we are, my mom, Coco, and me wrapped together in our generational trifecta. I am so grateful to be my daughter's mother and my mother's daughter. This is just one of the many beautiful memories I will always treasure. Whether I'm right next to you in the ocean or oceans apart, I love you always Moma. Wishing you a very happy Mother's Day! "&nbsp;David Beckham's post for Victoria Beckham: "17 years ago our brood started and these little ones have the most amazing mummy that they love so much ... And I love her for many reasons but the main one is because she gave me the most amazing children ... Happy mama's day as the little ones would say ❤️❤️"Justin Timberlake's post: "Throwback to December at the Grizz game with my Mom and her Mom!!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/happymothersday/">#HappyMothersDay</a> to ALL of the Mommies out there!! You DA REAL MVPs EVERY DAY!!"Kim Kardashian's post: "Everything I am I owe it all to you mom! Everything I will teach my daughter you taught me first! Thank you mom for being there for me &amp; loving me unconditionally! I love you so much!!"Michelle Obama's post: "Thanks for inspiring me to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/reachhigher/">#ReachHigher</a> mom! Wishing you and all the wonderful moms out there a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/happymothersday/">#HappyMothersDay</a>. -mo"Gigi Hadid's post: "Best I could ever ask for. ❤️ Happy Mother's Day to the one I'll do my best to emulate. I love you beyond words&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/yolanda.hadid/">@yolanda.hadid</a> you are a superhero!!!!!"Ashley Graham's post: "Getting ready to celebrate my first mother's day! Yes you better believe there will be a celebration in our house... and I hope all of you mamas are celebrating yourselves too! We might be in our sweats all day but we still kinda fancy 💎🌸🌈🥂☀️🎉 Feeling even more grateful for my own mama this year and excited to partner with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyandco/">@tiffanyandco</a> who is giving back and supporting families and mother's in need this year through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/baby2baby/">@baby2baby</a> 💖"Reese Witherspoon's post: "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!🌸The best part of my day is when I talk to my mom. Her wisdom, her smile, her gracious laughing at my dumb jokes.😹Everyday is better when I see her face. I can't wait to hug her again! It's one thing I miss the most. For those of you who can, hug your mom today! 🌸🌼🌺"<h2>How to Learn Mother's Day Words With Promova</h2>We don't want to seem stereotypical, but moms are among the first to teach their kids how to talk. Words from the mother are fundamental because they help to build every baby's speaking skills. That is why it is so important for moms who want&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/how-to-raise-a-bilingual-child">to raise their children bilingual</a> to have a high proficiency level. And language learning platform Promova can help you with that.&nbsp;Promova is a one-stop language learning solution with a personalized approach that helps every language learner achieve their goals with fun and ease. You no longer need to choose how to learn a language because Promova unites different tools in one place. You can start your learning journey from the Promova app, which has been downloaded over 10 million times so far. English learners appreciate it, especially because of the course English through English, where they receive explanations of words, collocations, grammar, etc., in English. It helps them fully immerse themselves into the language and start thinking in English immediately. Also, Promova has several guided English courses on the web, depending on the learning purpose – general English, Business English, Travel English, and English with TV series. In our app, you will be able to learn all the essential vocabulary that you might need. We teach all proficiency levels – from Beginner to Advanced. So learning words related to mother and family won't be a problem.&nbsp;Next, you can move to learning English with <a href="/online-english-tutors">certified native-level tutors</a> with several years of teaching experience. <a href="/">Promova</a> offers individual and group tutoring classes for all levels and different specializations, such as American English, English writing, conversational English, and many more. You can choose the duration of your lesson – 25, 50, or 90 minutes. But the best part is receiving a personalized learning plan based on your goals, interests, strengths, and weaknesses. You only need to pass a quick test to determine your proficiency level. It will help to create the most accurate plan to help you rock the English-speaking world.&nbsp;Another great thing is that we guarantee you a first trial lesson for free during the next seven days after signing up. Your teacher can prepare you for any life situation you may tackle with. Even if you are looking for the right Mother's Day words to write on a card for your mom, they are here for you.&nbsp;For those who want to practice speaking English, we suggest joking our free Conversation Club for learners with a B1 level or higher. Every Saturday, one of our teachers gathers a small group of English learners from around the world to discuss a hot topic. Our certified professionals ensure you have enough time to express yourself and will help you grow your fluency.&nbsp;As a cherry on top, we have an amazing Instagram and blog where you can learn languages more casually. Scrolling your Instagram feed or watching stories? We are there! Looking for Mother's Day vocabulary? Here we are!<h2>Conclusion</h2>Finding the right words in English might be challenging, especially when you are overwhelmed by feelings. This article aimed to help you find happy Mother's Day words to show your mom how much you love and appreciate her. Now, you have enough advanced verbs in your Mother's Day vocabulary, so composing some beautiful words for your mother in English won't be much of an issue. So enjoy the precious time with your mom and tell her those words more often.&nbsp;

Leonardo DiCaprio once said: "My mother is a walking miracle." And, honestly, almost every kid, despite their age

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How To Get Away With a Murder is one of the most popular criminal dramas on American TV. It is full of

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How many times have you felt this itchy urge to cut your bangs or change your hairstyle after dramatic events? We know the deal because you are not alone in this. Everybody goes through phases in life when you want to drastically change your hairstyle or just brush up on the old beloved look. But what to do when this urge comes during your vacation time or a business trip in an English-speaking country, and you lack knowledge on how to describe hair, types of hairstyles, and women's haircuts names? Grin and bear this situation and just read this article. We've prepared all the necessary vocabulary so you can quickly come up with ways to describe hair and name a hairstyle you want in English. Let's get the ball rolling!<h2>Types of Men's And Women's Hair</h2>You will be stunned to know how many people can't really tell what type of hair they have. They are so used to cutting their hair in their favorite hair salon at the hairdresser they build trust with, so they don't even think about such things. But when you get your haircut or hairstyle abroad, knowing how to describe hair in English is necessary. There are different ways to describe hair, especially when it comes to the types of women's hair. So, here are all words that describe hair types in English you need to know.By length:<ul><li>long hair</li><li>short hair</li><li>buzz cut</li><li>ear length</li><li>chin length</li><li>shoulder length</li><li>armpit length</li><li>mid-back length</li><li>tailbone length</li></ul>By structure:<ul><li>straight hair</li><li>curly hair</li><li>kinky hair</li><li>wavy hair</li><li>coiled hair</li></ul>By color:<ul><li>black hair, dark hair</li><li>brunette</li><li>blonde hair, light hair</li><li>brown hair</li><li>red hair/ginger</li><li>grey hair, white hair</li></ul>By thickness:<ul><li>thick hair, coarse hair</li><li>thinning hair, fine hair</li><li>medium hair</li><li>receding hairline</li><li>bald</li></ul>By damage:<ul><li>natural (no dye, no chemicals applied)</li><li>dyed</li><li>unmanageable hair, unruly hair</li><li>heat damaged hair</li></ul>1<h2>Women's Cuts and Hairstyle Names</h2><h3>Women's Haircuts Names to Ask for at a Salon</h3>1. PixieA pixie haircut is the shortest type of haircut available, not counting the bold look. This English haircut suits women with different types of hair – from thick to fine, straight to curly. The pixie will add some texture and volume if you have thick hair. If you have fine hair, this haircut will help to add dimension and create the illusion of fullness you are looking for. Modern pixie hairstyles have so many variations that you can be sure you won't look exactly like someone else if you do it. Regardless of what people think, this type of hairstyle suits every face shape. You just need to pick the right length and decide on bangs. Round faces deserve pixies too!2. BobBob has been one of the most popular haircuts on the list for the longest time. Throughout time we've got different variations of this iconic haircut. The one that humanity won't forget for the longest time is a short bob from the 1920s. However, today, you can see all types of bob haircuts – starting from A-line bobs and finishing with shaggy and layered neck-length bobs. This hairstyle is pretty universal and suits different types of hair. However, owners of thick hair might need to thin out the hair a bit to make it airier. Otherwise, the cut might look too heavy and full on the ends of the hair. On the other hand, women love bob haircut because it's easy to manage and takes less time to dry. The only slight inconvenience about this haircut is that you must refresh it regularly to keep the right shape.&nbsp;3. ShagDo you remember the iconic Rachel haircut from the first seasons of Friends? Then you already know what the shag is. Basically, it's a layered haircut that lets to keep the desired hair length and add some volume and texture. Shag is perfect for people with thick, coarse, heavy, and straight hair. However, this haircut might not be the best option for fine hair owners because it creates the look of even thinner hair. This type of haircut can pull off only by women with a lot of hair. The best thing about shag is that it can be any length you want.&nbsp;4. Butterfly haircutThe butterfly cut is the most trendy haircut out there right now. And the reason for that happening is TikTok. Girls from all over the world try to perform the cut at home just following the instructions from the videos of fellow TikTokers. Even though the butterfly cut might be seen as a unique solution, in reality, it's just a variation of the shag haircut. The significant difference is that, unlike shag, the butterfly cut implies that the longest layers fall just below the shoulders. Hairdressers say that anybody can try this cut. However, it is the best for wavy or curly hair because the layers are blended so well, creating styling low-maintenance.&nbsp;5. BangsYes, we know that bangs are not an independent hairstyle. However, it's a nice touch to any hairstyle. Nowadays, bangs have become extremely popular among those who have a thing for "old money" style. But to be completely fair, they've been in trend for a few seasons in a row. The cool thing about bangs is that they can compliment any haircut – pixie, bob, or shaggy. Another plus is that they suit any hair length, but most put together, they look short to medium hair. Hairdressers say that cutting bangs help to create a much younger look. Nonetheless, we won't recommend you to be impulsive ad follow this trend without carefully considering all pros and cons of this type of hairstyle. Why? Because bangs require a lot of attention and styling skills. You can't just wash and go when you have bangs – it will look crazy. To pull off bangs every time, you need to make time and learn how to style them the way you want so that in the nearest future, you wouldn't spend so much time on them every morning.&nbsp;<h3>Hairstyles For Women</h3>Now let's move to hairstyling which may seem difficult because there are so many options. However, the list of hairstyles is pretty limited. Hair professionals just like adding some details to existing hairstyles to make them more suitable to the time and fashion trends. Here is the list of hairstyles you need to know:- natural wash-and-go- glass straighten hair- 90s blowout- textured beach wave- soft Hollywood wave- glam curled hair- sleek ponytail (high or low)- claw clip updo- bun (messy or spiky and sleek with a center part)- classic braid- French braid- braids- afro- batu knots- braided locks<h2>Name a Hairstyle: How to Talk to a Hairdresser</h2>Once you get to a hair salon or a barbershop, you need to talk to a hairdresser or barber to explain what you want to do to your hair. Lots of people complain that they thought they had explained everything so well but still ended up with not exactly what they wanted. And that happens in their native language. But we are here for you to prevent that from happening in English. Let's practice words describing hair, different names of hairstyles, and example sentences for a proper conversation at the hair salon.An example of a conversation at the hair salon or barbershop- Hi! Are you here for a haircut?- Hi! Yes. I have a reservation at 3 pm with Kristen.&nbsp;- What would you like to get done today? / What are you looking for today?- I'd just like a trim, please.&nbsp;- Sure, how much would you like to take off/cut off? About half an inch?- That would be great. Could you use a trimmer/clipper instead of scissors, please?- Of course, not a problem.&nbsp;<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTmjurlbg9A"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iTmjurlbg9A" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure>It's just an example of the conversation. However, you can give more specific directions if you know what you want; the professional is okay with that. For example, you can mention you would like a straight or oval-shaped trim. Layers are a thing that girls ask to do today because it adds texture and volume. If you are a man or aim for a shortcut, in addition to scissors, the hairdresser or barber will use a trimmer and a razor to clean up the edges. In that case, you can actually emphasize how short you want your hair to be in a different part of your hair – sides, top, back, around the ear, and bangs. You can answer this question by naming the number of settings of the clipper to use at each part. For example, "Could you use number 2 on my sides?"<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw4JP3bEvng"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xw4JP3bEvng" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NQEobV_h7I"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7NQEobV_h7I" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><h2>How to Learn Types of Hairstyles and Words Describing Hair with Promova</h2>This article gave you a great overview of different ways to describe hair, types of hairstyles, and types of hair. But now you may start asking yourself&nbsp;<a href="/blog/how-to-learn-new-words-in-english-everyday">how to learn those new words in English</a>. Say no more! Our answer is Promova!Promova is a one-stop language learning platform that covers the needs of different language learners. We created a fun, friendly, and welcoming environment with a personalized approach so you could achieve your language learning goals quickly. In addition, <a href="/">Promova</a> offers various options to practice English at any proficiency level.&nbsp;First, you can download the Promova app and learn English through English using cute flashcards with unique illustrations. Then, open our bite-sized lessons one by one following the guided experience or learn what you need now, for instance, words describing hair. We have several lessons about hair to complement your basic knowledge and make you&nbsp;<a href="/blog/how-to-boost-your-english-vocabulary">boost your English vocabulary</a> even more.&nbsp;&nbsp;Second, you can enroll in one of our tutoring programs. At Promova, you can choose individual or group lessons with certified English teachers. All you need to do is to pass a test to determine your proficiency level and get a free trial lesson. During the first meeting, the native-level professional will help you to set your goals, define the field of work and create a personalized learning plan.&nbsp;Third, you can get even more speaking practice by attending the meetings of the free Conversational Club. If your English level is B1 or beyond, you can book a spot for a Saturday to discuss a trending topic with fellow learners from all around the world. We work in small groups of up to 5 people, so you will definitely have time to demonstrate your speaking skills. And if you would like to compliment someone's hair during a lesson, feel free to use some words describing hair from this article.&nbsp;<h2>Conclusion</h2>After reading this article, you shouldn't have problems describing hair types in English. Hopefully, going to a hair salon or barber shop in an English-speaking country won't make you worry about the results from now on. You know enough ways to describe hair, hairstyle names, and types of men's and women's hair to feel confident talking to a hairdresser, hairstylist, or barber. So wear your haircut and hairstyle proudly every day!

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Environmental issues have always given chills to every English learner. And that is not surprising at all. The fact is that it's pretty challenging for adult learners to develop language skills to be able to relatively fluently express themselves about everyday things, let alone the environment topic. However, there are several things that remind all of us that knowing environmental vocabulary is important indeed – news headlines, the IELTS exam, and Earth Day. And since the holiday that spreads awareness about environmental consciousness is celebrated in April, we decided to create an environment dictionary full of Earth Day words and environmental terms. Stand with the planet every day, not just once a year. Do it locally and globally, using English environmental vocabulary.&nbsp;<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOFBx1ac-JA"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IOFBx1ac-JA" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><h2>What And When Is Earth Day?</h2>According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.earthday.org/">the official website</a>, Earth Day is a global celebration when people all around the world accumulated express and demonstrate support for environmental protection. Every year world leaders and well-known activists from different countries mobilize millions of people for transformative action for our planet. They throw various events to bring people's attention and educate them on ending plastic pollution, fighting climate change, and protecting our precious lands, air, water, and wildlife. EARTHDAY.ORG's mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide.&nbsp;The date for the annual celebration of Earth Day wasn't picked randomly. Inspired by the environmental protests of the 1960s in the USA, in 1970, American senator Gaylord Anton Nelson organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. He chose April 22nd as a perfect date between colleges' spring break and final exams to maximize the number of students reached on university campuses.&nbsp;<h2>Must-Know Environment Words to Achieve Fluency</h2>Different English learners find different topics challenging to learn in English. However, a significant percentage (the author included) agree that environment words might be tricky to memorize and make a part of active vocabulary. But there is nothing wrong with your English skills, we promise! You just need to break down environment vocabulary into sections for memorizing and practice tapping into words related to nature and environment through sentences. Here are the first chunks of the environment dictionary for you.&nbsp;<h3>National Earth Day: Environmental Issues</h3>Environmental issues are one of the hottest topics in the news. So, suppose you want to understand what big heads are talking about. In that case, such environmental terms as acid rain, water pollution, and radioactive waste should definitely be a part of your vocabulary. And here are some of them to memorize.&nbsp;Acid rainMeaning: the rain that contains and carries many harmful chemicals collected in the atmosphere due to burning substances such as coal and oil.Example: Some scientists believe that acid rain is a more urgent environmental issue than global warming.DeforestationMeaning: cutting down a lot of trees in a large area to the point there are no treesExample: The people's desire to produce more goods results in deforestation.&nbsp;Endangered speciesMeaning: species of animals, birds, or plants that are at risk of extinction because of how few they are left alive on the planet.&nbsp;Example: Every country has a special book listing all the endangered species on their territories.&nbsp;Exhaust fumesMeaning: the dangerous gas or steam produced by the running engine of a vehicle or another device that contains toxic chemicalsExample: Many modern illnesses related to breathing result from constant exposure to exhaust fumes.&nbsp;Global warmingMeaning: a gradual rise in world temperatures (both air and sea) caused by releasing polluting gases in the Earth's atmosphere because of human activities.&nbsp;Example: The decreasing snowy days in Ukraine during the winter happened due to global warming.&nbsp;Greenhouse effectMeaning: the increase in the number of gases in the atmosphere that leads to the trapping of the sun's heat that cannot escape into space.&nbsp;Example: Deforestation is significantly contributing to the greenhouse effect.&nbsp;Nuclear falloutMeaning: the radioactive material (radioactive dust and ash) containing hundreds of radionuclides that bust the upper atmosphere following a nuclear blast.&nbsp;Example: Nuclear fallout majorly affected people's health after the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.&nbsp;Nuclear (Radioactive) wasteMeaning: a type of waste containing radioactive material resulting from human activities related to the use of nuclear energy.&nbsp;Example: Different types of nuclear waste need a different amount of years to become less radioactive.&nbsp;Oil slickMeaning: a film or layer of oil floating on the exposed water surface such as sea or ocean leaking from a ship or container.&nbsp;Example: The oil slick can leak from a damaged tank.Ozone holeMeaning: a region of exceptionally depleted ozone in the layer of air high above the Earth over the Antarctic during the Southern Hemisphere's spring.&nbsp;Example: Many people have misleading knowledge about the ozone hole.&nbsp;Water pollutionMeaning: the pollution of water sources such as rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans with chemicals, trash, and bacteria which makes water unusable for drinking.&nbsp;Example: Water pollution made many people buy water for drinking in the supermarkets instead of drinking it right from the tap.<h3>Natural Disasters: Environmental Terms</h3>Being informed about any natural disasters around the world is always devastating. However, if you want to be able to participate in discussions about the latest news, you must know some environmental terms, such as drought and volcanic eruptions. Therefore, Promova gathered a list of natural disaster names in English to add to your dictionary.&nbsp;DroughtMeaning: an extended period in a particular area without rain (or just with little rain).&nbsp;Example: The drought in the area severely affected local agriculture during the summer.&nbsp;EarthquakeMeaning: a sudden violent shaking of the Earth's surface of different strengths that may cause destruction and even volcanic action.&nbsp;Example: The sudden earthquake in Turkey resulted in thousands of victims being buried under ruined buildings.&nbsp;FloodMeaning: when the water rises and overflows a body of water and spreads onto a surrounding area which is usually dry due to prolonged rainfalls or the failure of water control structures.&nbsp;Example: The dam got ruined because of its terrible condition, so several little towns flooded.&nbsp;Tidal waveMeaning:&nbsp;a large wave up to&nbsp;a few inches or feet tall that occurs because of the movement of the Earth under the sea.&nbsp;Example: A tidal wave hit the beach at night, but no one got hurt.&nbsp;TyphoonMeaning: a violent tropical cyclone that brings wind, rain, and destruction.&nbsp;Example: The citizens received an alarm message from the authorities that a typhoon was coming, and they needed to find a place to hide underground.&nbsp;Volcanic eruptionMeaning: the explosive release of the gas and/or lavaExample: The girl survived an unexpected volcanic eruption during a tourist trip.&nbsp;1<h3>Earth Day Words: Verbs to Talk about the Environment</h3>To talk about Earth Day and the environment, nouns alone are not enough. You also need to know verbs that can describe problems and advise what to do to save the planet. Reveal our list next.&nbsp;&nbsp;CompostMeaning: to use organic materials as a plant fertilizer.Example:&nbsp;DestroyMeaning: to ruin something entirely by damaging or attacking it.&nbsp;Example: Human greed destroys millions of acres each year.Dispose (of)Meaning: to get rid of something.&nbsp;Example: The government must dispose of the waste properly.DumpMeaning: to throw away something in a careless way.&nbsp;Example: You can dump recyclable garbage in this container.PreserveMeaning: to treat something in a particular way to maintain it in its existing state.Example:&nbsp;ProtectMeaning: to keep safe from harm or any bad influence.&nbsp;Example: It's our responsibility to protect the natural habit of this beautiful planet before it's too late.PolluteMeaning: to contaminate with harmful or toxic substances.&nbsp;Example: If you pollute in your own backyard, you'll eventually notice it.RecycleMeaning: to make a reusable material from waste.&nbsp;Example: Make sure to recycle all paper and plastics.ReuseMeaning: to use something in a different way and more than once.&nbsp;Example:&nbsp;Use upMeaning: use all of a stock of something.&nbsp;Example:&nbsp;Hopefully, we'll not use up all our resources before we start solving this problem together.<h2>How to Learn Earth Day Words and Environment Vocabulary with Promova</h2>Learning English, you will come across many topics that might seem irrelevant and useless since you don't talk about them even in your native language that often. But don't be fooled! Earth Day and environment words are crucial to know when you are chasing true fluency in English. Moreover, the holiday itself and environmental protection are hot topics in the everyday American and worldwide agenda. So, you absolutely must form an environment dictionary! But how to do that, you may ask.&nbsp;Your first choice should be using Promova, a one-stop solution for all your language-learning needs. First, start learning environmental vocabulary and Earth Day words on the Promova app. You will find several bite-sized lessons with memorable flashcards that will help you to grasp new words related to nature and the environment in no time.&nbsp;When you pass that first step, you can move on to something more challenging. In that case, <a href="/">Promova</a> offers individual and group classes for English learners of any fluency level. Our certified teachers create a personalized learning plan for every student, which, let's wake up and smell coffee, is much more effective for achieving your learning goal. All you need to sign up for a tutoring program is to pass a quick test to determine your English proficiency and use the first free trial lesson to define your interests and goals. For example, suppose you need to prepare to speak about environmental issues for IELTS. Our tutors can help you practice conversational skills and expand your vocabulary with some environmental phrases and words.&nbsp;If you want more speaking practice, join the <a href="/conversation-club">Promova Conversational Club</a>. We hold international meetings with people from all over the world in small groups every week absolutely for free! <a href="/online-english-tutors">Our teachers</a> pick the topic to discuss in advance and ensure everyone has time to express themselves and get enough practice. Also, we encourage you to read the Promova blog and follow our Instagram for more useful content, including Earth Day vocabulary and environmental terms.&nbsp;<h2>Conclusion</h2>Thus, knowing environmental words may not be as crucial as the basic lexicon needed to go through booking the flights or a hotel for the trip, but adding it to your dictionary will definitely level up your English. Learning just enough environmental vocabulary will make it easier for you to read the news and discuss important people with educated peers. Remember that working hard on polishing your English is challenging until you set the right goal for yourself. Why can't it be celebrating Earth Day and helping the environment?

Environmental issues have always given chills to every English learner. And that is not surprising at all. 

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Save The Planet: Environment Dictionary and Vocabulary for Activism

Remember how Phoebe from Friends tried to teach Joey some French for an audition? Yes, that did not go well! But what Phoebe never told Joey is that there are so many French words used in English, so he could have grasped the language much easier.&nbsp;If you regularly read the Promova blog, it means your English is so good that there must be at least some English words that come from French in your vocabulary. You just didn't know about that. Just think about croissants and café! Now, you see it. The truth is that over the centuries, the two languages have overlapped so much that you will be surprised how many French words are used in English on a daily basis. And a bunch of them have remained purely French.So, today we will brush up on your language skill and improve your vocabulary with French words in English. Bon voyage!<h2>Why Are French Words Used in English</h2>Linguists always have a great answer when people start wondering why one language borrowed a lot of lexicon from another. And that simple genius answer is "due to historical events." Numerous invasions, expansions, and wars led to vocabulary sharing among different nations. And the 30% rate of French words in English proves that.For centuries English has been influenced by the Latin language from which the French originated. However, the main reason there are so many French words in English is the Norman Invasion of 1066. Back then, William the Conqueror staked his claim to the British throne and won it in the Battle of Hastings. After his coronation, the royal court spoke French – the Norman nobility's language. So naturally, the French language influenced how administration, law, and culture workers spoke in England.&nbsp;Over time, the English language made its way to be recognized in its own right. As a result, the upper-class members of society bring it back into use. That resulted in stopping the influence of the French language. However, during the Renaissance, Latin made a huge comeback as a language of cultured people and scientists.&nbsp;Of course, today, English and French are two different languages. But they still have some things in common. For instance, there are suffixes that lead us to the French words used in English. The list includes, but is not limited to:<ul><li>-isme, such as Impressionism/l’impressionnisme; racism/le racisme</li><li>-able, such as capable/capable; table/la table; adorable/adorable</li><li>-ssion, such as mission/une mission; passion/la passion</li><li>-tion, such as acceleration/l'accélération; attention/attention</li><li>-if/ive, such as furtive/furtif/furtive; creative/créatif/créative</li><li>-ation, such as nation/la nation; information/l’information</li></ul>As you can notice, the spelling of the French and English words in such cases are not identical but close enough. So, if an English speaker decides to learn French, knowing this trick can make the learning process much more manageable.&nbsp;3<h2>The List Of French Words in English by Categories</h2>We hope that after this short dive into history, you've finally wrapped your head around the fact that some French words that we use in English were simply borrowed from the French language. Some of them managed to keep their initial meaning along with complete French spelling. However, in most cases, the pronunciation was still simplified because, let's be honest, French pronunciation is not a picnic.&nbsp;In this part of the article, we've collected French words that are the same in English in terms of meaning and spelling. Memorizing this chunk of vocabulary will help you kill two birds with one stone – you will add your English and French vocabulary.&nbsp;FoodÀ la carte – separate items on the menuApéritif – a pre-dinner drinkAubergine (British) – eggplantBon appétit – enjoy your mealBéchamel – a dressing made of butter, milk, and flourCafé – coffee houseCornichon (British) – pickleCroissant – a half-moon-shaped pastryCrouton – toasted/fried pieces of breadCuisine – a dish that is cooked in a particular wayMaître d’hôtel – head waiterMenu – list of dishes offeredOmelette – the flat egg dishRestaurant – a place where people order and eat food&nbsp;Sommelier – wine expert and advisorSoufflé Fluffy – dish (sweet or savory)Vinaigrette – salad dressingFashionArmoire – wardrobe, closetBlouse – loose-fitting topBoutique – small shopBracelet – a piece of jewelry worn on the wrist or armChic – stylish, elegantCostume – outfit to dress like someone else(Eau de) cologne – cologneEau de toilette – perfumeHaute couture – high fashionLingerie – female underwearPetite – short, smallArtsAvant-garde – forefrontBallet – a classical type of danceCinéma – movie theater or moviesCrème de la crème – the very bestDébut – beginningDécor – the furnishing and decoration of a roomFilm noir – dark movieGenre – type, category, sort ofPapier mâché – a material made of pulped paper mixed with glueProtégé – a person guided and supported by a more experienced or influential personOtherApostrophe – a punctuation mark (') used to indicate either the possession or the omission of letters or numbersAu naturel – something is as it comesAu pair – a nanny abroad, usually a student staying at a host familyBizarre – weirdBon voyage – have a nice tripBouquet – a bunch of flowersCarte blanche – having permission to do what one wantsCertain – definite, positiveCliché – stereotype&nbsp;&nbsp;Concierge – receptionist at a fancy hotel or residence buildingContent – happy, satisfiedCourage – braveryCruel – hurtfulEntrepreneur – a person who has created a companyFemme fatale – seductive womanFiancé – an engaged manGarage – a building where the car is keptMirage – illusionOh la la – synonym to OMGOrange – fruit or colorPossible – capable of being doneQueue – lineRSVP – Répondez s’il vous plaît (Please answer to an invitation)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Simple – plain or naiveSouvenir – memory or memento/keepsakeTête à tête – oa private conversation or meeting between two peopleVoilà – there it is<h2>False Friends: French Words That We Use in English Differently</h2>Another interesting linguistic phenomenon is "fake friends," or as the French people call it, "faux amis." Those are the words that exist in both languages – they are written identically or with minor differences but have nothing in common regarding the meaning. Once such words were borrowed from one language to another, they had the same meaning. However, as the languages evolved, the terms also evolved to have very different meanings. Not being aware of such a phenomenon can lead to very awkward mistakes for both English speakers who learn French and French speakers who know English. So let's see what "fake friends" exist in French and English.&nbsp;1. Ancien and AncientThese two words are both adjectives, but only the English "ancient" means something really old. For French people, "ancient" defines as "former" or "ex."&nbsp;2. Apologie and ApologyFrom the first look, it's difficult to guess that endings can affect the meaning of what seemed to be the same word so drastically in different languages. For example, in French, "apologie" has nothing to do with asking for forgiveness. Instead, it means a justification or a defense of a person or object.&nbsp;3. Affaire and AffairThis couple couldn't be more intriguing. If you say that you have an affaire/affair with a famous actor, people will be impressed in both cases. However, from the French point of view, they will think you signed a contract or did business with the person. When in English, everyone will believe that you are cheating on your partner. So, watch your mouth when switching between the languages.&nbsp;4. Bras&nbsp;We don't know who still wears bras after the pandemic, but let's discuss this tricky word too. Even though "bras" might seem logical for women's underwear in French, you are wrong. It's just a hand, yes, ONE hand, it's singular. If you are wondering what the French translation of the English "bra" is, we are happy to present you soutien-gorge.5. Chair&nbsp;What is written as a chair in French doesn't mean what it is as a chair in English — got confused? So did we, when we first learned the meaning of chair in French. Well, that is flesh, like inside human and animal bodies. And the French word for English chair is chaise. So we won't even start that chain.&nbsp;6. ChatIn this particular case, pronunciation is the key to success. This word does exist in French and English but means things with nothing in common. So, English chat is a light conversation between people. While French chat, which must be pronounced with 'sh' instead of 'ch,' is a cat. Surprise! We mean, meow!7. CoachThis word is written identically in both languages and pronounced slightly differently. In both languages, it means a trainer for the sports team. However, in French, people also use this term, meaning a car.&nbsp;8. CoinA coin is another term in the list of French words in English that have a different meaning. Nothing special in this case. In French, coin simply means corner.&nbsp;9. СollegeThe American educational system might be confusing for people from the outside world. Whenever Americans say they go to college, Europeans start freaking out a bit. Why? Because for the US folks, it means university, and almost for everybody else, it's a high school. We have a great trick on how to remember the meaning of college in both – English and French languages correctly. It brings us to the Netflix series Emily in Paris. There was a genuinely awkward situation when the main character Emily who was in her late twenties, slept with the younger brother of her French friend. The guy told her that he had just finished college, so it had never even occurred for a girl to ask about her lover's age beforehand. When Emily found out that her fling was only 17, the job was done.&nbsp;10. Déception and DeceptionJust one teeny-tiny thing can drastically change the meaning of the word. And déception and deception are a perfect illustration of that. The French term déception means disappointment or frustration. And it perfectly describes people's feelings when they learn that the English word deception is just a lie.&nbsp;11. Grappe and GrapeThese two words look like twins, but they are not identical. And the truth is they don't share the same meaning. In English, grape refers to a specific type of berry growing in clusters. In French, grappe with two 'p' means "bunch."&nbsp;12. HabitFor English-speaking people, habit is all about a usual way of behaving, while for French-speaking folks, it means an item of clothing. Anyways, we all are creatures of habit.13. Librairie and LibraryThese two words both refer to places where you can find books. However, in an English library, you can take a book for free for a limited time and obligate to return it by a specific date. This is because all the books in the library are for common use. In French librairie, you can buy books and take them home for good because it's a bookstore. So don't forget to pay in the librairie or else.&nbsp;14. Préservatif and PreservativeIf you are an English speaker and mess up translating English preservative into French, you will experience a whole new lot of emotional damage. As we explained before, not all words written or pronounced similarly in two languages necessarily mean the same thing. So, if you say French préservatif, everyone will hear "condom." Be careful not to roast yourself.&nbsp;15. Gai/GayAnd one more example of English words that come from French that is just fascinating – gay. This French word was borrowed into English a long time ago. Back then, it was spelled as gai and meant joyful. Even now, you can hear the term gay in this connotation in some old texts. A great example is the Christmas song Deck The Halls, with lyrics "Don we now our gay apparel." Only at the end of the 20th century did the term gain another meaning – homosexual person. After that, the English "gay" was borrowed back into French.&nbsp;<h2>How to Learn English Words Borrowed from French</h2>Learning English might seem pretty challenging, especially for adult learners. But if you want to succeed in life – get a better job, move to an English-speaking country, or simply travel more confidently – you just have to accept this challenge! Open yourself to a world full of opportunities, and let Promova help you achieve your goals! Once you do that, you will see that learning English is not rocket science.&nbsp;The truth is that learning English for those who speak other European languages, such as French, Spanish, and German, is much more manageable than you could've imagined. So, if you already speak any of those languages relatively fluently, you have a great starting point to begin the learning process. For instance, Promova&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/online-english-tutors">online English tutors</a> can build the whole learning plan considering English words with French origins if you speak French. Commonly used French words in English will help you to create a stronger vocabulary base or expand it if you are not a total beginner. We highly recommend adult learners sign up for&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/classes/private-english-class">private English classes</a> at Promova. Our tutors create a personalized learning plan that meets every student's expectations, needs, and interests. We guarantee you'll get the most positive, fun, and entertaining learning experience with our professional English tutors.&nbsp;And when you find yourself craving more English after the private lesson, you can always open up the Promova app and play with our cute flashcards to memorize new vocabulary, grammar, and speaking with our new feature. Plus, there, you can roll in learning even more languages. For instance, Korean is the major trend right now. Who doesn't love BTS and anime, right?We offer a free Conversation Club for those ready for conversations with fellow learners. The meetings are held every week. One of our English teachers is always present during the class to ensure everybody has time to express their opinion and practice the language. Also, don't forget to subscribe to Promova's Instagram – the bite-sized content is the best for effective learning. And check out the Promova Blog more regularly. We watch&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/wednesday-addams-quotes-and-useful-vocabulary-from-tv-series">Wednesday</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/quotes-from-emily-in-paris-season-3">Emily in Paris</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/vocabulary-from-sex-life-serials-on-netflix">Sex/Life</a>, to help you expand your English vocabulary.&nbsp;<h2>Conclusion</h2>As you can see, there are a lot of French words used in English. In most cases, they really complement the English language and add a bit of spice, making it a truly international language that borrowed and acquired words from different languages. However, when French words that are the same in English are your real friends, you should keep your eyes open and not forget about faux amis (fake friends). Even though you think you know them, they can embrace you in front of the whole world. But don't get intimidated by fake friends! Just stay woke, and they won't do any harm to your speech! And who knows, maybe realizing that you already know so many French words in English will push you to start learning French. It's always nice to turn into Emily in Paris for a moment, but with better French.&nbsp;

Remember how Phoebe from Friends tried to teach Joey some French for an audition? Yes, that did not go well!

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Attention, Ballet, Lingerie: French Words Used in English

Promova, the multitool with a personalized approach to learning languages, launched the “Speaking” feature in the English-to-English course, allowing language learners to practice pronouncing useful phrases and sentences for future conversations. After listening to the example, users can repeat a particular sentence or phrase from the lesson. The neural network will show the accuracy of the pronounced text in percentage ratio. The exercises with such a feature will engage learners to start speaking and overcome the fear of real-life conversations in a new language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://promova.com/content/ai_promova_examples_d7b79bb243.png" alt="AI Speaking - Promova feature - screenshots"></figure>“We’ve decided to introduce “Speaking” because there were numerous requests in the feedback from our users. They expressed a desire to have some kind of speaking activity to prepare themselves for real-life conversations and dialogues. In addition, we realized that this feature is a great way to memorize new vocabulary and train your brain to respond and react quickly to someone’s speech since it combines different learning styles,” explains Alisa Sihinishyna, Head of Content at Promova.&nbsp;The ”Speaking” feature was created using machine learning technology that can recognize different phonemes. To teach the neural network to recognize sounds in various positions, Promova ML engineers train it on vast data of audios such as reading books or dialogues for listening. They use data sets prepared by professional linguists. All audios were recorded by people of various genders, ages, and backgrounds. The only thing that unites them is that they are native English speakers with American and British accents. To voice the sentence which users need to say with natural-sounding human speech, Promova uses text-to-speech software by Amazon and Google.&nbsp;&nbsp;“To get the most accurate feedback when practicing “Speaking” on Promova, we have three recommendations for our users. First, stay in a quiet place to decrease the influence of environmental factors. The additional sounds can distort the phonemes, so the neural network will recognize them as incorrect. Second, speak directly to the speaker on your phone or laptop. The closer the user stays, the more accurate feedback they get. Third, do not use earphones or headphones when using the feature. They are not equipped with the best microphones, so the speech recognition can be suppressed,” advises Ivan Seleznov, ML Engineer at Promova.&nbsp;Currently, “Speaking” based on machine learning technology is implemented only in English-to-English courses. However, soon users will be able to use it to learn English through all represented languages in the product. The new feature is available for the Promova mobile app for iOS and Android.&nbsp;

The language learning platform adds new lessons to improve users’ speaking skills

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Promova launches speaking feature based on machine learning technology

I'll be there for you! If you sang this line with us, you would love this article. Why? Because it's full of useful words, phrasal verbs, and idioms from the Friends TV series. Being one of the biggest fans of the iconic piece of television, we had to force ourselves to stop binge-watching the show 100 times to finally give our learners what they wanted for so long – Friends glossary! So let's call this article One with All Advanced Vocabulary from Friends.&nbsp;<h2>How to Learn English with Friends TV Series: Promova's Tips</h2>You can never forget your first time. Remember how you thought you might be too young, inexperienced, and a bit unready? But, fortunately, everything turned out to be even better than you could've ever imagined. Yes, we are still talking about English learning here, to be precise – about learning English with tv series.&nbsp;If you take English learners from around the world and ask them what was the first tv series they watched in English, most of them will name Friends. And there is no wonder. Friends is an iconic piece of American television that still touches people's hearts and souls. So, if you've been learning English for some time and feel ready to take the next step, you can use Friends for learning. Don't know what to do? Here are some tips for watching Friends in English effectively!<ol><li>Watch a series with English subtitles. Subtitles are a safe way to open your mind to English-speaking content. While you still have to follow the real-life speed of speech, you can check if you've heard what was really said. Some English words are pronounced the same but spelled differently. So, you will only understand which one was used in a particular case from the context.&nbsp;</li><li>Repeat after the characters. One of the most beneficial things about Friends in English is how they speak – clear and well-articulated, especially Ross. Pick a character you relate the most to and repeat everything they say. It will help you to understand the speech better and improve your American accent. Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, and Phoebe are pretty different characters, but their accents do not differ much because they all live in NYC.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Pay attention to the sentence structures. Every language is unique, so something that works in your mother tongue might not apply to English. When characters discuss something, you can notice how they build sentences, the word order, which grammar they use, etc. picking up on such things will help you sound more natural and casual.&nbsp;</li><li>Check on the Friends glossary.&nbsp;If you don't know the meaning of the word, phrasal verb, or idiom you've heard in the series, you should pause and check it in the glossary. Once you do that, write a new piece of vocabulary in notes on your phone and use it when you get the chance. Most likely, while watching Friends further, you will bump into this word or phrase again. And trust us, those guys tap into only really useful vocabulary.&nbsp;</li><li>Learn new Friends' vocabulary with Promova.&nbsp;We share the passion for tv series that our learners have to the point that we've created an online course in English with TV Series. You can access it on the Promova app. There are many bite-sized lessons based on the Friends TV series. For instance, you can learn chandler's idioms, everyday metaphors, and interesting adjectives the friend group uses. Our cute flashcards and interactive quizzes will help you to memorize all the necessary vocabulary for good. If you aim for more practice with Friends in English, you can always sign up for a tutoring program at Promova. Our certified tutors know teaching English with Friends TV series is highly effective and fun.&nbsp;</li></ol>Start learning English with Friends so that such modern Netflix hits as&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/advanced-vocabulary-from-the-netflix-show-you-4-season">You</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/quotes-from-emily-in-paris-season-3">Emily in Paris</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://promova.com/blog/wednesday-addams-quotes-and-useful-vocabulary-from-tv-series">Wednesday</a> won't be a problem for you in the future.&nbsp;1<h2>Friends Glossary: Season 1</h2>If you are ready to watch or rewatch Friends in English, we suggest starting the first season. Here is the Friends glossary for those who are not sure what to look for in each episode.&nbsp;Episode 1It hit me – you suddenly realized somethingAnd then I got really freaked out, and that's when it hit me how much Barry looks like Mr. Potato Head.&nbsp;To drift apart – gradually become less intimate or friendlyI know that you and I have drifted apart, but you're the only person I knew who lived here in the city.&nbsp;To establish – to discoverWell, I guess we've established she's staying here with Monica.&nbsp;To buzz in – to allow someone to enter a door&nbsp;Buzz him in.&nbsp;To cut off – to disconnect&nbsp;Machine cut me off again.&nbsp;To walk on someone – to leave someoneEver since she walked out on me, I haven't been able to perform sexually.&nbsp;On a roll – on a streak of success or intense activity&nbsp;While you're on a roll if you feel like you got to make a western omelet or something…To take credit for – to accept the praise given (for something)&nbsp;I take credit for Paul.&nbsp;Upbeat – cheerful&nbsp;And yet you are surprisingly upbeat.&nbsp;To leave off – to abandon&nbsp;You can't leave off your parents your whole life.&nbsp;Geeky – a person often of an intellectual bent who is disliked&nbsp;I always figured you just thought I was Monica's geeky older brother.&nbsp;Episode 2To catch up – to go faster to reach the person aheadHow about I'll catch up with you in the Ice Age?To have a thing for – to have a strong feeling aboutThey all had a thing for him.&nbsp;To take some of the heat off – to reduce the amount of criticism you have to deal withI think it might take some of the heat off me.&nbsp;To shoot for the stars – to aim highThere are people like Ross who need to shoot for the starts.&nbsp;To be on the table – to offer for discussionI believe Julia's on the table.Episode 3To cushion – to soften the effect or impact of somethingIt cushions the blow.&nbsp;A filter-tipped little buddy – a cigarette&nbsp;You can come in but your filter-tipped little buddy stays outside.&nbsp;To be even – when people don't owe anything to each otherYou buy me a soda, and then we're even.&nbsp;Endearing – arousing feelings of affection or admiration&nbsp;&nbsp;I think it's endearing.&nbsp;The gloves come off – to be ready to act in an uncompromising or ruthless wayThe hair comes out, and the gloves come off.&nbsp;Episode 4An omnipotent – one who has unlimited power or authorityIf I were omnipotent for a day I would want world peace, no more hunger, good things for the rainforest and bigger boobs.&nbsp;To take the mind off – to switch thinking about somethingMaybe it will take my mind off it.&nbsp;A slumber party – an overnight partyWe thought we'd have kind of a slumber party thing.&nbsp;To bring down – make someone unhappy or depressedI didn't mean to bring you down.&nbsp;To draw out – to make something last longerI think you need to draw him out.&nbsp;Episode 5To gang up on –&nbsp;to unite as a group against someone&nbsp;Thanks, but I think she'd feel like we're ganging up on her.&nbsp;To burn up – to make angry or very irritatedHe burns me up.&nbsp;Eager – strongly wanting to do or have something&nbsp;I don't want to seem too eager.&nbsp;Supremely – extremely&nbsp;I had the most supremely awful day.&nbsp;To save something – to reserveBut I saved it – I put my basket on top.&nbsp;A spaz – an inexperienced personI'm being like a total laundry spaz?Rambunctious –&nbsp; full of energy and difficult to control&nbsp;Like you've never gotten a little rambunctious with Ross?Episode 6Impending – likely to occur soonNotice – no fear, no sense of impending doom.&nbsp;To be out of someone's league – to be too good for someoneCould she be more out of my league?To the hell of it – without having a particular reason&nbsp;I rode way to the Brooklyn just to the hell of it.&nbsp;A kook – a mad personI can be a kook.&nbsp;A resentment - bitterness and anger that someone feels about somethingDo I hear a bit of resentment?To strewn about – to cover a wide area&nbsp;Haphazard – randomJust casually strewn about in that reckless haphazard manner?&nbsp;Episode 7Blacked out – without lightThe entire city is blacked out.&nbsp;To put on the phone – to call on the phonePut Joey on the phone.&nbsp;Episode 8Life-affirming – positive and optimisticIt's a wonder your mother turned out to be the positive, life-affirming person she is.&nbsp;Episode 9To chip in – to contributeWe all chipped in.&nbsp;To bust the ass – to put a lot of effort into doing somethingSo why was I busting my ass to make this delicious dinner?Episode 10To snap – to become very angryI'm saying I snapped.&nbsp;To shout out –&nbsp;say something suddenly and very loudly&nbsp;He keeps shouting me out.&nbsp;Mingling –&nbsp; to move around and talk to other people at a social eventWhat do you say you and I do a little mingling?Episode 11To beam with – to smile with obvious pleasureI'm busy beaming with pride.&nbsp;To appraise – assess the value or quality ofAnyone wants me to appraise anything?Episode 12To make a move on someone – to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someoneHe made a move on me.&nbsp;To make a pass at someone – to try to kiss or touch someone in a sexual wayPaola made a pass at me.&nbsp;To swoop in – to move rapidly downwards through the airIt's time for you to swoop in.&nbsp;Episode 13To barge in – to walk in without invitation&nbsp;You just barge in here, you don't knock.&nbsp;Not to know you from Adam – to not know someone at allI don't know you from Adam.&nbsp;Conceivable – possible&nbsp;It's conceivable that you wanted to sabotage your marriage so that the sibling would feel like less of the failure in the eyes of the parents.&nbsp;Stand-up – resistant&nbsp;I always figured when the right one comes along I'd be a stand-up guy and go the distance.&nbsp;Episode 14To scooch down – to move a bit to make a spaceThese people will scooch down.&nbsp;Wacky – funny or amusing in a slightly odd or peculiar wayHere is a wacky thought.&nbsp;Episode 15To root for – to show support forI was rooting for you two kids to get together.&nbsp;To blaze up a doobie – to smoke cannabisIn the cab on the way over Steve blazed up a doobie.&nbsp;Episode 16A recollection - the act of recalling something from memory&nbsp;She would not have any recollection of firing.&nbsp;To occur – to happenIs this just occurring to you?Episode 17To blow off – to fail to keep an appointment with someoneI say we blow off the dates.&nbsp;To put out – to removeHis father tried to put you out of business.&nbsp;Episode 18To bluff –&nbsp;to mislead by showing strength or confidence&nbsp;I was bluffing.&nbsp;To give it a go – to try doing somethingI'm going to give it a go.&nbsp;To step on the point – to interrupt someone or say something another person was about to sayYou kind of stepped on my point.&nbsp;Episode 19To unclench – to relax&nbsp;Unclench, you are not even gonna be here.&nbsp;To run something by someone – to tell someone your ideas so that they can give you their opinionI wanted to run something by you.&nbsp;Episode 20To dangle – to hang or swing looselyLet it dangle.&nbsp;Jam-packed – very busy&nbsp;I have a jam-packed schedule.&nbsp;Episode 21To ring a bell with – to sound familiarWell, it does not ring a bell with me.&nbsp;To give someone up – to stop having any relationships with someoneI'm going to give him up.&nbsp;An open call – an audition when anyone who is interested can try for the roleThere's an open call for Cats.&nbsp;To turn someone in – give something to someone in authorityIt wasn't me who turned you in.&nbsp;Episode 22To pay – to result in something goodIt pays to know the man who wears my shoes.&nbsp;Icky – distastefully sentimentalIt's icky.&nbsp;Episode 23To land on – to consider as an option&nbsp;We've never landed on Jordy.&nbsp;To come along – to arriveThere are a lot of things Carol had never done before I came along.&nbsp;To be involved with someone – to have a close romantic or sexual relationship with someoneAre you currently involved with anyone?Episode 24An itinerary – a planned route or journey&nbsp;Here's my itinerary.&nbsp;Per se – by itself&nbsp;I'm not against environmental issues per se.

Discover how watching the hit TV show Friends can help you learn English