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Absence makes the heart grow fonder:
Proverb that means that our feeling for those we love increases when we are apart from them.

Armed to the teeth:
Heavily armed. ex. "The rebels were armed to the teeth."

All thumbs:
Awkward. Clumsy.

At each other's throats:
Fighting or arguing heavily. ex. "They were at each other's throats. The arguments never stopped."

At this stage:
At this point. ex. "At this stage, it's difficult to say who will win the election."

(To) act high and mighty:
To act proudly and arrogantly.

Actions speak louder than words:
Proverb meaning that's it's better...

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10 tips for writing better English

If it takes you twice as long to write something in English as it does in your own language, then try these tips.

Ask yourself "Why am I writing?" By thinking about the purpose of your text (perhaps you want to explain something, or ask something etc) you can choose the most appropriate vocabulary and level of formality.

Who are you writing to? Who is your reader, and what is their level of knowledge or English? Choose your language carefully and avoid words and expressions that are too technical or complicated.

Plan before yo...

10 tips for Better English speaking skills

Improving your English speaking skills will help you communicate more easily and effectively. But how do you become a more confident English speaker?

Practise where you can, when you can. Any practice is good - whether you speak to someone who is a native English speaker or not.

It's important to build your confidence. If possible, use simple English sentence structure that you know is correct, so that you can concentrate on getting your message across.

Try to experiment with the English you know. Use words and phrases you know in new situa...