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English for Migrants

Tuesday, 7 October, 2014

The Language of Endings

When we talk about something coming to an end we can use many other words to explain that. Eschatology is one such word. But what about simpler words such as doomsday, final curtain and boundary? How do you use these and many more words to say it is all over? This lesson explains how you can learn new words to make your writing and speaking more interesting.

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