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English Expressions of Sympathy Posted by on Sep 15, 2017

We’ve all been there. Someone you know is having a tough time. They are sad, or distressed, or even depressed. You want to say something to make them know that you care, but it can be awkward. What are the right words? Here are some expressions of sympathy and empathy for those moments when words…

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Death, dying, and condolences Posted by on Mar 25, 2014

Death is a part of life, but not one we talk about very much. It is important to be able to know what to say to a person when someone close to them has died, which is why we are going to look at this topic today.  In this post I’ll review vocabulary related to…

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