Do you want to create a zesty meal from scratch? Do you want to become a zany person? Or are you planning to take a trip to your local zoo? If you want to do any of these things, you’ll need to use words that start with Z! This may sound easy enough, but Z […]
If you’ve ever had a conversation with a native English speaker, you’ve probably heard some variation of use to or used to. So, which did you actually hear? Did the person say used to or use to? More importantly, which one is correct? In today’s guide, we will examine the grammar rules for both, […]
The world is a big place full of big words. This is especially true in English, which is the primary language used for science. When a researcher makes a new discovery, they may have to create a new word to define or describe it. Often times, these words can get pretty long. However, there are […]
If you’ve ever visited another country, you’ve probably heard some form of English accent or dialect that sounded foreign to your ears. You may have even had difficulty understanding what someone was saying because of their accent or dialect! There are roughly 20 recognized accents in the United States alone, with dozens more localized varieties, […]
Though many people consider Romance languages like French and Italian to be the most beautiful languages in the world, English has plenty of beauty to offer. It all depends on your personal preference. As the saying goes, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. That said, the English language is literally full of beautiful […]
Here at Magoosh, our primary focus is the English language. However, we are fascinated by everything related to language — from linguistic origins to translation technology. More than anything, we believe in connecting people from all different backgrounds. One way to do this is to show kindness through language. So, what’s the easiest way to show […]
Click below to listen to a recording of this passage about ‘ad nauseam.’ English borrows a lot of words and phrases from other languages. Unfortunately, this can make it difficult for non-native speakers to figure out the meaning, pronunciation, and proper usage of certain borrowed terms. If you’ve ever read or heard someone speak […]
Click below to listen to a recording of this passage about faux pas. English borrows a lot of terms from other languages, just as other languages borrow many terms from English. For example, French uses the word “sandwich” all the time (with a slightly different pronunciation), even though the word originated in England in […]
Click below to listen to a recording of this passage about the word “albeit.” There are hundreds of thousands of words in the English language, but many are obsolete (no longer useful). When you search for any English word on the Internet, you can find a definition, synonyms, and example sentences. Additionally, you can […]
Click below to listen to a recording of this passage about “vice versa.” Like many English phrases, “vice versa” is borrowed from another language. Other examples of this in English include, “wanderlust”, originally a German word, and “karaoke”, borrowed from the Japanese language. Despite being a pretty common term, it is often misused, mispronounced, […]
