Websites with the word new

New Year’s resolutions

For many of us, a new year is a time for new beginnings and making positive changes to our lives. A New Year’s resolution is a goal you set to improve your life in some way. Popular New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, joining a gym, or quitting smoking. Of course, promises we make to ourselves like this are much easier to make than keep, and not everybody manages to stick to them!

turning over a new leaf

To turn over a new leaf is to give up bad habits and change your life for the better. For instance, a person convicted of a crime and sent to prison may decide to turn over a new leaf once they are released, by adopting a new outlook and leading an honest life from that point onwards.

a new lease of life

When we renew or revitalise something, we give it a new lease of life. For example, a piece of old, worn out furniture can be given a new lease of life by repainting or refurbishing it.

breaking new ground

To break new ground means to do something fresh, new or innovative. We use often this expression to talk about cutting edge developments in science or medicine.

you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

Older people can become very attached to doing things in a certain way, and are sometimes resistant to change. Hence the saying you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Another English expression with a similar meaning is old habits die hard.

moving on to pastures new

This expression means moving to a better place or a change in situation for the better. We use it to talk about making major lifestyle changes such as moving house or switching to a better paid or more rewarding job. Moving on to greener pastures means the same thing in American English.

If you are learning a new language, it is essential to new words each day. Gaining a powerful vocabulary will guarantee that you will be able to express yourself effectively and sophisticatedly. Designating a “word of the day” for yourself will also ensure that you understand grammar to a greater extent and the lengths to which the language you are studying is developed. In this article, I will be discussing websites that are great for learning new English words. Each website has its benefits and disadvantages, so it is better to use several websites at a time to gain the most out of your learning process. Many of these websites have a word of the day app that you can download on your smartphone or tablet for easy usage. It is best to be connected to new words in any way you can!

1. A.Word.A.Day (AWAD)

You can see the word of the day, and yesterday’s word of the day, on the website or through an email subscription. The website is strikingly simple, but highly useful. It provides the pronunciation, meaning, etymology, and usage of the selected word. Below the entry, the owner, Anu Garg, also presents a thought of the day. The New York Times commented that this website is “The most welcomed, most enduring piece of daily mass e-mail in cyberspace.” In fact, it has over a million subscribers from over 170 countries.

2. Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day

One of the most respected dictionaries in the world, Merriam-Webster has a sophisticated layout for its word-of-the-day page. It provides a definition (with sound of the word spoken included), a “Did you know” section, examples of its usage, a “Name that synonym” section, podcasts, and a word of the day calendar at the bottom. Those who are truly interested in words and their histories, this dictionary will be a treat. Its “Did you know” section is expansive, and allows readers to understand the nuances of each selected word. On the left of the presentation is an easy way to share the word of the day through Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus. You can even get the word of the day emailed to you through a subscription. It even has a section for learners called a learner’s dictionary. This dictionary also has a word-of-the-day category.

3. Wordnik

This website is all about words, with a word community, word of the day, and random word pages. On its word-of-the-day page, it has concise definitions of words with ample example sentences with the chosen word being used, extra notes on nuances, and also stats on its usage and even its Scrabble score. The fantastic thing about this page is that each word is accompanied with real examples from literature, not just sentences made up on the spot that sound unnatural. So, not only will you learn a new word each day, but also become knowledgeable in literature through this website. It also has an easy-to-access archive, and a convenient way of sharing words via social media.

4. Duolingo

This is perhaps the best language learning app and website out there. In turn, it is a great tool for learning new words. You can compete with your friends and family through the app, so you can gain that motivation needed to learn new words. It has a simple but pleasant layout, with many different exercises for learning: speaking, listening, writing, multiple choice questions, matching word exercises, and more. You can either strengthen what you already know, or venture into the world of new words each day. Duolingo focuses on obtaining a streak, so you know how many days in a row you have been learning a certain language (in our case, it is most likely English). There are many other language learning apps on the market, but it seems Duolingo takes the cake in terms of efficiency, user-friendliness, and motivation. It even has a cute owl mascot that cheers you on as you go through the exercises. I think that most people use the app rather than the website; however, both can be useful. It is important to download the necessary keyboards for the languages you are learning, though.

5. Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day

This is another popular option for learning new words easily. It shows the definitions in the form of a meme or picture you can conveniently share on social media (including showing the pronunciation and what kind of word it is). Below the definitions are citations of the word of the day’s usage from literature. Lastly, there is a section that discusses the origin of the word. You can sign up for an email subscription to the page, and seeing the visual archive of the word of the day for the previous day is just a scroll away.

6. Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Day

Maybe the most trusted dictionary in the world, the Oxford Dictionary website also has a webpage that features a word of the day. For each entry, you have an audio pronunciation guide, a definition, the word’s origin, and an easy-to-share picture of the word with a pronunciation guide across social media. I like that the Oxford Dictionary focuses on archaic usages of words as well, as for wordaholics, these archaic definitions can be useful to know and interesting to understand. Like most sites of this nature, it also has an email subscription option. Another section of this website to check out if you have time is “Explore the English Language,” which has wordlists and word origin features.

7. New York Times’ Word of the Day

A standard in the news industry, it is also a fantastic tool for learning. The New York Times presents a word of the day daily, attached with a quiz. What is also useful is that it shows words in context of The New York Times itself. So, they will show how the word was used in news articles from the Times. Each entry has sections for definitions, examples of its usage in news articles, and a quiz at the bottom. After you finish the quiz, you will see a more detailed look into the chosen word, discussing its nuances. A great tool for learning more words, and more about them.

8. WordReference.com’s Word of the Day

The special thing about this website is that it offers two categories: basic word of the day, and intermediate word of the day. The basic word of the day is aimed at beginners and the intermediate word of the day is focused on people who have been learning English for some time. Though each category has entries that are filled with detail, there is a clear difference between basic and intermediate entries. In the basic section, entries have sections dedicated definitions, common uses, usage within pop culture, and a button that reads “see full definition,” which leads a user to an elaborated entry. For the intermediate entries, there are sections devoted to expanded definitions, example sentences, words most often used with the chosen entry, usage within pop culture, “did you know,” origins, and once again a “see full definition” button. This seems like the most comprehensive website for learning words and their background stories, so to say. You can get these definitions sent to you by email, and can also share them easily via Facebook and Twitter. You can scroll through entries as if you were on a common blogging site.

9. Vocabulary.com

This website tries its best to make learning new words enjoyable. It has word games to play, you can look up words, and it has word lists. They say if you start playing with language, you will learn it quickly. This website seems to take this approach. When learning is fun and flexible, words will be retained at a better rate. A great thing about its quizzes is that when you answer a question, it will describe the word in detail. The search option has examples sentences written by humans, not computers (it happens often it seems), examples sentences that are in touch with the real world of how English is being used, and claims to be the fastest-working dictionary. Its layout is user-friendly and intuitive. In the lists section, there are myriad lists focused on different subjects, ranging from baseball to movies. It is a highly enjoyable and engaging website for learning new words, and for studying English in general.

10. Word of the Day! App

For people who are crazy about checking other dictionaries for varying definitions, this is the app for them. This app features the following sources:

• Merriam-Webster
• Dictionary.com
• Oxford English Dictionary
• The Free Dictionary
• The Learning Network
• WordSpy
• Latin Word of the Day
• MedTerms
• Yahoo! Education

You can conveniently compare definitions, and discover the nuances of words you want to delve into. In addition, you can “star” and “favorite” certain definitions and words. These starred and favorited words can be shared with friends, and the app will also alert you when new words have been entered into its system. It’s a free app, so it is a catch for those who don’t want to spend to learn. The entries for the words have audio recordings of pronunciation, root meanings, examples sentences, and connotations of chosen words.

How should I learn English words? It’s a neverending question. A lot of people have come up with different solutions and ideas but everybody seems to forget about one very important thing: THE JOY OF PLAYING GAMES.

You don’t have to be a genius to see how quickly and effectively children can memorise things. They play all day long. This is the source of their motivation, the key to their rapid progress. Unfortunately, play is the one thing that is usually limited in an average school setup.

Several experiments have proven that our learning process is more effective when we support it with games. So here are 5 websites that may help you to really acquire English words. And I doubt you’ll ever get bored.

1. Infographics for improving your vocabulary

A few months ago, I started to create my own infographics for improving vocabulary. Thousands of people have shared and published them on their own blogs. This is an example of true success. And this is what you can use to learn new English words for free any time.

2. MyEnglishTeacher.eu on Facebook

If something hasn’t been mentioned here on the blog, I share it on Facebook. 🙂 And for sure, there are plenty of pictures and games that you can see and use only on Facebook. In case you haven’t liked my page already, now is the time to do so.

3. Babbel

This is one of my favourite websites for improving English vocabulary. At first, it helps you to remember new words. Then, you learn the spelling and your understanding of the word’s meaning is checked with the help of gap-filling exercises.

Although this is purely for learning vocabulary, you’ll enjoy learning words and have entertainment to last you as long as you like! You should definitely try it! You can learn a wide selection of words for free; however, if you want more you have to subscribe ($12.95/month).

4. EnglishCentral

Again, one of the best learning programmes currently in existence. It is supported by the almighty Google itself.

Not only can you learn countless new words, you can check their pronunciation too. Moreover (and this is why it’s really invaluable), the resources are current pieces of news and articles from all over the world – today’s happenings.

5. English Vocabulary Dictionary created by MyEnglishTeacher.eu itself

Always keep your mind active with our new videos and explanations.

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Back in May 27, 2003 Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little created WordPress, a platform which was to change the direction and trends of all websites.

WordPress has kept climbing higher and higher on the ranking lists of top CMS ever since.

At the age of nearly 20, WordPress powers 39.5% of all the websites on the world wide web and with a market share of 65% is, without doubt, the leading CMS on the market. Small blogs and personal photography websites, startups and world’s top companies alike have decided on WordPress when creating their websites.

Here is a list of 10 absolutely gorgeous websites you probably have heard about, but might not know were created with WordPress:

1. Katy Perry
2. The official Star Wars Blog
3. TechCrunch
4. Sony Music
5. BBC America
6. MTV News
7. 10Web
8. Astra
9. The New York Times
10. The Walt Disney Company
11. The Rolling Stones

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1. Katy Perry

“This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me
Throw your sticks and stones,
Throw your bombs and your blows
But you’re not gonna break my soul,”

sang Katy Perry once and has lived according to her “unbreakable” nature since.

Not only is Katy a pop queen starring on MTV, with 13 Grammy awards and a huge list of others, but she also has an amazing official WordPress website.

Easily scrollable and user friendly, her simple website showcases the unique style of the pop star, providing information about the upcoming tours, top news, and a handful of easily navigable links to the artist’s music, top products, etc.

Browsing the site is such a pleasure that you might spend a good 3 hours just jumping from page to page, checking the prices of cool Katy Perry tops and listening to her music, “cause she’s a champion and you’re gonna hear her roar!”

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2. The official Star Wars Blog

We shouldn’t leave out movies from the conversation about pop idols. Especially, the movies that keep teens locked in their rooms for more than 15 hours for a Star Wars Marathon!

May the force be with you when you start browsing this amazing blog, cus you might be too mesmerized to stop and get back to your work or whatever you were up to.

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3. TechCrunch

Minimalistic and well-organized, the website of the world’s leading technology blog is also based on WordPress.

The emphasis of this “serious” website is put on the speed and impeccable performance, rather than style, so it makes sense to keep the latter as simple and readable as possible.

The site runs the TechCrunch 2017 custom theme and uses some of the world’s most famous plugins, including Akismet, WordPress Importer, Jetpack, and others to deliver the freshest news and newest events from the world of technology.

4. Sony Music

Sony Music is the owner of the world’s best and most successful music contracts, the recording habitat of the most famous tracks with the biggest titans of the world music history of all genres, from rock’n’roll king Elvis Presley to today’s pop icon and teenage girl fave Harry Styles, from Michael Jackson to The Clash and Kings of Leon, from the romantic melismas of Ricky Martin to the depressive electronic and indie rock of Kasabian.

And this very Sony Music’s official website is built with WordPress,

Using the SonyMusic custom theme, W3 Total cache, Jetpack, and SEO with YOAST plugins, this website is fashionable, modern, and very functional, with a top slider showcasing the leading artists of the current music charts, the top news of music world, and links to the music of the featured artists.

5. BBC America

BBC America is a popular American pay television network is jointly owned by BBC studios and AMC networks and headquartered in New York City.

WordPress is solely credited for its mobile and user-friendly website that presents the most famous TV series and movies, offering full episodes and more in one fun and engaging platform.

The website streaming Doctor Who, Being human, London Spy, Brit Awards, and other popular shows is powered by the BBC America custom theme and such plugins (some custom) as Bbca Ie Advisory, Amcn Dfp Manager, Bbca Livestream, AMcn Common Analytics, Amcn Sweeps, and W3 Total Cache.

6. MTV News

Nothing compares to MTV in the realm of music TV! And, yes, once again, the MTV news website is a WordPress website. A super successful one, too.

The stylish background of the MTV custom theme, W3 Total Cache and Jquery plugins, sliders and mosaic views of the scattered images of celebrities will get you access to information about trending new album releases and award ceremony outcomes, singles about to come out and brand new celeb gossip – c’mon, how could you not care about the 85th time Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber supposedly restarted their relationship and then terminated it again!

All of this clusterfuck is packed into a playful and fast-processing website with lots of cool attributes to shape a unique user experience.

7. 10Web

Not to toot our own horn, but we strongly believe that the 10Web website merits a shutout. It’s a model website focused on providing the best user experience. Our minimalistic approach presents vital information to visitors helping them immediately identify the solutions to their needs.

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8. Astra

The Astra website is an exceptionally popular destination for everything WordPress, built with WordPress. The site welcomes millions of visitors per year and delivers an excellent user experience.

As a company that created the most popular third-party WordPress theme in the world, as well as plugins and other products, it’s no wonder the company chose it to build their own website.

The design is light, friendly and welcoming and pages load impressively fast. The company uses its own heavily modified Astra theme to provide aesthetic appeal. It’s the perfect showcase for their range of products.

The Astra blog is equally appealing and provides guides, information and advice on everything WordPress. It’s a great resource built using WordPress for other users of WordPress.

9. The New York Times

Just like New York City is considered the center of the world, New York Times is the center of everything happening in the world.

From breaking news in the world of politics to the edgiest publications and art exhibitions, from the achievements of science to sport news, NY Times covers absolutely every topic on its mega popular WordPress website.

On a plain white background, using the nytco custom theme created by NYTimes development team, Akismet, WordPress SEO by Yoast, Contact Form 7, and WordPress Importer plugins, The New York Times website creates the impression of reading a real newspaper.

Even the fonts and the mosaic view of the articles on the page are customized to make the site as close to an old school newspaper as possible.

10. The Walt Disney Company

Fun like Mickey Mouse, as fast as Aladdin on his carpet, gorgeous like Cinderella, caring like Ariel, straightforward like Mulan and simple like Lilo, the WordPress website of Disney Company recreates the magical dream that’s Disney World on an online platform.

No matter if you were fond of the little fancy Disney Princesses or crazy Peter Pan or adorable Simba, you most probably at some point of your life were a fan of a Disney creation and have dreamt of a life resembling that of those characters.

And though Belle and the Beast don’t really get old, Disney keeps moving and surprising its devotees, so paying a visit to this website you’ll learn about new or returning characters, the company’s charitable initiatives, and so much more.

The theme responsible for this magnificent site is TWDC custom theme by Disney Interactive.

The most famous plugins the site uses are WordPress SEO by YOAST, WP-PageNavi, W3 Total Cache, User Role Editor, Regenerate Thumbnails, Disney Analytics, etc.

11. The Rolling Stones

Angie, Angie, if you only knew back in 1973 what the Rolling Stones will accomplish with time, you’d probably hold Mick Jagger’s hand and never let him “whisper in your ear that it’s time you say goodbye.”

Today, while Adam Levine confesses his dreams of moving like Jagger, the old school rock dudes already own one of the coolest WordPress websites in the history of rock culture.

All the music, news, tour dates, the official Rolling stones store and more can be found on the minimalistic and easy-to-use website of the legends.

The site has a custom theme – the RollingStones 2014 (version 2.2) – and is supported by a series of plugin giants such as Akismet, The WordPress Importer, TinyMCE Advanced, Google Analytics for WordPress, Advanced Custom Fields, Regenerate Thumbnails, etc.

Despite all the competition, WordPress keeps evolving and getting better day by day. As an open source CMS, it is developed and enriched with new plugins, services, and themes made to keep up with the drastic shifts in the patterns of web design.

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