Studying prefixes helps expand your vocabulary Image source Prefixes are added to the beginnings of words to change their meaning. For example, the prefix UN- means the opposite: happy  :-) unhappy  :-( The prefix OVER- means “too much:” spend –> overspend (spend too much money) Here are 10 common prefixes in English with example words and […]

Out of shape / In shape “Six months ago, I was out of shape. Now I’m in great shape!” Image source Common expressions: I need to go to the gym. I’m really out of shape. I want to get in shape before the summer! My personal trainer is in great shape – there isn’t an […]

Afro Image source Bangs Bangs are short hairs that cover your forehead. Image source Braid Image source Bun Image source Buzz Cut Buzz cuts are commonly used in the military Cornrows Cornrows are multiple braids that stay close to the head Dreadlocks Image source Layers Hair with layers is shorter in some places and longer […]

Waves / High tide / Low tide / Undertow “Waves” are when the water rises up and then falls onto the beach The photo shows a wave. When the wave falls, we say it breaks. Sometimes you can feel a “pull” as the water goes back into the ocean after the wave breaks on the […]

The boy is going to catch the ball. The word catch is used for the action in the picture above – to receive a ball (or another object) that someone throws to you. However, there are a number of other meanings and expressions with the word catch - here are 8 of them! catch a cold […]