“Probably” is a word you’ll hear often in English. Americans in particular use this word in daily conversations. The meaning is “almost certain; most likely based on the current knowledge.” It’s similar to “maybe,” but with a little more assurance …
We meet students of all levels on the Cambly learning platform and many express the same sentiment. So why is it so? Daily I see children smiling shyly, communicating by drawing on our interactive Kids program; answering correctly but reluctant …
“If there is a will there’s a way” and those of you on Cambly know that your hard work and studying pays off, Shall you be a better English speaker, or will you be a better English speaker? You …
In simple terms, a homophone in English is a word that is pronounced the same as another word, but differs in meaning. A homophone may also differ in spelling. The two words may be spelled the same, such as left …
What are the most common English idioms you have encountered so far? Have you learned a phrase in which the literal meaning of the sentence made absolutely no sense at all? Well, that’s because idioms should not be taken literally. …
The phrase “get to know” and the verb “learn” both refer to acquiring knowledge you did not already have. However, there is a slight difference in their uses. Most of the time “get to know” refers to becoming familiar with …
The phrase “used + to + [verb]” typically expresses an ongoing action, habit, or circumstance that no longer exists in the present. An example of this is: “The girl used to watch T.V.” (which implies that now she does not). …
How their meanings differ: “At the moment” and “for the moment” both refer to this present moment in time: A: I’m looking for Mr. Pecker. B: Mr Pecker needs to run to another meeting at the moment. However, I’ll be …
Simply put, the question “what’s it like?” or “what is it like?” asks for a comparison or more details that help the other person understand someone or something better. Usually, the person asking the question has no information about the …
“What are you up to?” means the same as “What are you doing?” It is a very common way to greet someone and open a conversation. Generally, an extended answer is not expected. You can simply say “not much”, followed …
