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 …
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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 »
Featured Image from: Letterboxd In Good Will Hunting (1997), Will Hunting (played by Matt Damon) is a self-taught genius whose past trauma and emotional turmoil prevents him from advancing in life and making new connections. In this scene, a male student tries to impress a girl at a bar while humiliating Will’s friend Chuckie by …
American Slang: Decoding “How ‘Bout Them Apples?” Read More »
Whether greeting or saying goodbye to a stranger or a friend, chances are, you’ve used the phrase “good morning,” “good afternoon,” or “good night.” It’s a polite way of saying hello or goodbye and is used by plenty of cultures around the world. It seems simple enough, saying it out loud. But when in writing, …
Good Night or Goodnight? How to Properly Spell Greetings for Morning, Noon, and Night Read More »
Attending college is one of the most important achievements one can ever have. But of course, finishing it and getting a great job will make it even sweeter and more significant. That is why parents are so invested in getting their kids to college. One way to ensure that is to enroll their children in …
Writing is a skill that children need to learn at a young age, especially in this digital age, where they’re exposed to smartphones, tablets, and gadgets that may inhibit them from learning to write. Because of technology, writing has become a more challenging skill to master, but it remains a crucial developmental aspect that both …
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