English Color Expressions – Blue
It’s summer and hot, which means that everyone needs a break from grammar, so we are continuing our series on colors in English and some the unique phrases that they …
English Color Expressions – Green
Besides being my favorite color, green also features prominently in the English language. And while I sure that you will be familiar with some of these, I hope that you …
English Color Expressions – Red
Some of the first words most people learn, when learning a new language frequently involve learning the names of different colors. But once you know the names of the colors …
Take It With a Grain of Salt
Similar to the verb make, which we discussed in a previous entry, the verb “take” and its many uses can be confusing to English language learners. The title of this …
Raining Cats and Dogs
It’s summer time in the Northern Hemisphere and here in Germany as the weather heats up, it also means that the potential for heavy rain increases. A common phrase that …