Word 1 of the weekend: acronym

Why is it useful? They’re used in slang, academic text for names or titles, and other common contexts. They make language shorter, which is sometimes necessary. What are your favorite acronyms? Courtesy: Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary

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Word 2 of the Weekend: Memorial Day

Why is it useful? It’s an important US holiday honoring the men and women who have lost their lives serving the country, and those serving now. It’s celebrated the last Monday of May, so tomorrow, let’s all pay respects… Feel free to comment or share any personal stories to honor someone you know… Courtesy: Merriam-Webster…

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Word 1 of the Weekend: gist

Why is it useful ? It’s a type of TOEFL (academic English test) question, and sometimes, especially while learning, understanding the basic idea of something is the most important part. You can use it to summarize main ideas of a long story, or reiterate what was said. How can you use “gist” in a sentence?…

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