Have you ever wondered why the words “gift” and “present” are so different yet mean the same thing? Sure, they’re sometimes used in different contexts (people say “the gift of life” but never “the present of life” and a present (object) shouldn’t be confused with the present (time)), but generally, both mean the same thing: …
Gifts, Presents, and a Brief History on the English Language Read More »
Each country has its own culture of showing patriotism. Many countries that were previously colonised but gained their independence centuries ago still continue to celebrate their day of independence. In countries like South Korea and China, citizens opt for traditional attires over western-style clothing for formal events. And in some countries, citizens prefer to speak …
Explaining “Vive La France!” and Why France Is a Very Patriotic Country Read More »
It’s easy for native English speakers to understand the rules and nuances of the English language, which is why we never really think that learning the language is difficult. But in truth, seeing that the current English language is simply the bastardized mix of languages from all over the world, if you look at the …
Which, Either, Or, or Nor: How to Ask Between Two Choices Read More »
After writing my last article explaining “rooting for the underdog,” I’ve since started watching analysis videos on the show Black Mirror by YouTuber Bryce Dallas Brown. In one of my favorite episodes, “Crocodile,” Brown gives a really good explanation why it was given that title. It symbolizes the crocodile-like grip of the consequences of the …
English Idioms Decoded: What Are Crocodile Tears? Read More »
The Bible’s Book of Samuel tells the popular story of David and Goliath. The tale goes that the Israelites were losing a battle with the Philistines because no one wanted to fight Goliath, a large and fearsome Philistine. David, a young boy at the time, took on the challenge and brought only his staff, sling, …
As the population of Australia increases in the next few years, school becomes a lucrative business opportunity. Of the many learning methods, Montessori education seems to be one of the most popular, if not the most sought after. According to the 2016 annual report of Montessori Australia, there were already 41 independent schools across the …
At some point, every digital citizen will come across rumors of the dark web, a strange and scary place purported to be the home of many illegal and illicit activities, websites, and, well, porn. It’s basically the Mos Eisley cantina of the internet, a hive of scum and villainy. Many dismissed it as an urban …
The Monkey House and Janice, The Dark Web’s Scariest Creepypasta Read More »
There’s more to weddings than just saying “I do.” While it’s not the most glamorous part of getting married, there’s a legal part of weddings where the state recognizes their marriage as legally binding. The requirements of a legal wedding vary according to state, so visit your local government’s website for instructions and steps on …
Aside from the idioms we try to decode on Typing Adventure, we know that some English phrases and sayings (whether they come from British or American English origins) can also be confusing. So, to help people unfamiliar with certain phrases or are non-native English speakers, we’ve also expanded our decoding articles to phrases and sayings …
English Phrases Decoded: Respect Is Earned, Not Given Read More »
In my last article, I discussed the American slang “How ‘bout them apples?” and how, contrary to what it says literally, the phrase actually has nothing to do with apples and more about showing off. But there are still a lot of American English idioms that exist in our vocabulary that can confound people whose …
American Slang Decoded: Kill Them with Kindness – What Does It Mean? Read More »
