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We had a fantastic College Essay Writing Workshop last month! Want to join for more fun workshops? Feel free to Contact Us at flsboston@fls.net or call at  617-695-3571

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Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Main and Mane are great examples of homophones. Do you know any other homophones? If so, comment them below!!

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"In fall, my favorite color is October." Nothing like playing in the leaves for a fun fall vibe! #fallvibes #autumnvibes #fallfoliage #leafpeepers #boston

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Sign up for Fun Activities this November in Boston Massachusetts, and practice your English!

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Daylight Saving Time Ends Today!

Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour!

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Our Students had a Scary Good Time in Salem! Hope ya'll had a Happy Halloween!

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Happy Halloween from FLS Boston Commons

Learn some fun Halloween Themed Vocabulary With Us!

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Nothing like exploring the world we live in, and learning about how it works! Our students had fun visiting the Museum of Science recently!

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Do you have trouble remembering how to conjugate "to be"?

Use this helpful guide and sign up for classes at FLS Boston Commons.

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Come study abroad with us! #studyabroad #boston #bostontiktok #esl #learnenglish #studyinusa #studyinamerica #usa #englishschool #languageschool #studyingabroad #studywithus #english

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The Season of Giving Is Coming!

Our students made lovely cards for kids as a volunteer activity!

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Easily one of the funniest modern recreations of "Da Boston Accent"

Come learn more about the Boston Accent by studying with us here in Boston, Massachusetts!

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English vocab for level B2 and higher

I've been learning English for about 16 years now and i've reached level C1/C2, but there's still things i can learn and improve (especially since English and other languages are like 99% of my job).

I'm using the app LingQ to find any English words i don't know yet and I'm currently reading "The Call of Cthulu" and "A Study in Scarlet". Here are the words i marked because i didn't know them or couldn't define their exact meanings (definitions are from Cambridge Dictionary):

bas relief = a type of art in which shapes are cut from the surrounding stone so that they stand out slightly against a flat surface, or a work of art done in this way

to besiege = to surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out

callous = unkind, cruel, and without sympathy or feeling for other people

cess pool = a large underground hole or container that is used for collecting and storing solid waste, urine, and dirty water; a situation that causes strong shock, disapproval, and dislike

cognizant = understanding or realizing something

to commiserate = to express sympathy to someone about some bad luck

conspicuous = very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted

convalescent = someone who is getting better after a serious illness or injury; being in the process or period of resting in order to get better after an illness or operation

corroboration = the act of proving an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information

credulous = too willing to believe what you are told and so easily deceived

crony = a friend, or a person who works for someone in authority, especially one who is willing to give and receive dishonest help; a close friend or companion, esp. someone who may not be honest

denizen = an animal, plant, or person that lives in or is often in a particular place

desultory = without a clear plan or purpose and showing little effort or interest

dictum = a short statement, especially one expressing advice or a general truth

enigmatic = mysterious and impossible to understand completely

febrile = caused by a fever; extremely active, or too excited, imaginative, or emotional

to girdle = to surround something

to intimate = to make clear what you think or want without saying it directly

digest = a short written report providing the most important parts of a larger piece of writing, or one containing recent news

dissent = a strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief

duly = in the correct way or at the correct time; as expected; in the way that is correct or expected according to the law or rules

to hail = to call someone in order to attract their attention; to publicly praise or show approval for a person or an achievement

incessant = never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way

jetty = a wooden or stone structure built in the water at the edge of a sea or lake and used by people getting on and off boats

to jostle = to knock or push roughly against someone in order to move past them or get more space when you are in a crowd of people

keenly = extremely or very strongly; if you look at someone or something keenly, you watch them very closely, and notice every detail; in an eager way

kith and kin = people you are connected with, especially by family relationships

latent = present but needing particular conditions to become active, obvious or completely developed

latently = in a way that is present but needs particular conditions to become active, obvious, or completely developed

invariably = always

lath = a long, thin, flat strip of wood, used to make a structure to support plaster on walls or tiles on the roof of a building

to lumber = to move slowly and awkwardly

pertinent = relating directly to the subject being considered

placid = having a calm appearance or characteristics

precipitous = if a slope is precipitous, it is very steep; if a reduction is precipitous, it happens very quickly and is very big; done too quickly without thinking enough about any possible problems

precocious = (especially of children) showing mental development or achievement much earlier than usual

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Normal phrases versus idiomatic phrases

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Unusual and Unique Words in English

1. Peregrinate: To travel or wander around from place to place, often used in a literary context.

2. Limerence: The state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically characterized by intense romantic desire.

3. Susurrus: A soft, whispering or rustling sound, often used to describe the sound of wind or leaves.

4. Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time; fleeting or transitory.

5. Ethereal: Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world; otherworldly.

6. Quixotic: Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical; often used to describe someone who is romantically chivalrous.

7. Sonorous: Having a deep, pleasant sound; capable of producing a rich, full sound.

8. Melancholia: A deep, persistent sadness or gloom; a philosophical term for a state of profound sorrow.

9. Serendipity: The occurrence of happy or beneficial events by chance; a fortunate coincidence.

10. Wanderlust: A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

11. Zephyr: A gentle, mild breeze, often associated with the west wind in literature.

12. Sonder: The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.

13. Epiphany: A moment of sudden and great revelation or insight.

14. Vellichor: The strange wistfulness of used bookstores, the nostalgic feeling associated with the scent and atmosphere of old books.

15. Nefarious: Wicked or criminal; often used to describe someone who is villainous.

16. Cogitate: To think deeply about something; to ponder or contemplate.

17. Dysphoria: A state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction, often used in discussions of mental health.

18. Nostalgia: A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

19. Obfuscate: To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.

20. Panacea: A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases; often used in a metaphorical sense.

For new writers who want to enhance their vocabulary and make their writing more vivid and engaging!

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"Tell apart" = see a difference between two things that are very much alike. ⠀ Example: The twins are so similar that only their mother can tell them apart. ⠀ Example: All the kittens look the same to me. How do you tell them apart? ⠀ Learn phrasal verbs in our app - https://onelink.to/7y3btw