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How to Say & Use English Abbreviations | ASAP * FOMO * BTW * FYI by Emma | Sep 10, 2020 | Vocabulary Builder | 31 comments Lesson Summary Learn how to SAY and USE English 16+ Abbreviations including ASAP, FOMO, FYI, BTW, ETA and RSVP – What do they mean? Last Chance to join the Lingoda Sprint! ...English learners! This week's idioms are all about time - did you know it flies when you are having fun? Here's your chance to beat the clock and learn some new common expressions in no time!
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A Journey with the Present Perfect, Part One
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In today's report, we explore the present perfect. You will learn how its usage has changed over time and how Americans use it in modern times.
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