24 USEFUL ACRONYMS IN ENGLISH!
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EFL, VIP, B2B, FBI… UNDERSTAND 24 USEFUL ACRONYMS IN ENGLISH!
How many acronyms* do you know in English? Acronyms are common in writing and speaking. So, it’s important that you understand the most important ones. In this article, you’ll learn some acronyms in English, which will really help with your listening and speaking skills. In most cases, it’s necessary to say each letter separately, unless indicated. 1 EFL = English as a foreign language
2 IT = Information technology
3 AM (ante meridiem) / PM (post meridiem)
An EFL course is an English language program for non-native students: “More and more EFL students are starting to use online learning systems.”
IT refers to the use of computer software, systems and networks: “We had to ask the IT department to help us with the computer virus.”
AM is before midday (12 in the afternoon) and PM is after midday: “I spoke to her at 5pm.” [17:00]
5 FAQs = Frequently asked questions
6 SUV = Sports utility vehicle
7 UFO = Unidentified flying object
A list of questions that people often ask related to a service or product: “You can find a list of FAQs on our website.”
A car that you can drive off-road (on trails in the country) because it has four-wheel drive: “They drove the SUV up the hill.”
An unusual object in the sky that might be from an alien planet: “There has been an increase in UFO sightings in this area.”
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BCC = Blind carbon copy
If you BCC someone in an e-mail, you include them in the list of people who receive the message, however, they can’t see the other e-mail addresses or names – they’re “blind”: “I forgot to BCC the e-mail recipients and got into trouble with my boss.”
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WHO = World Health Organization
An agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health: “The WHO has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.”
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ID = Identification
An ID card has your photo, name and ID number on it: “You need to show your ID card to enter this building.”
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CC = Carbon copy
If you CC someone in an e-mail, you include them in the list of people who receive the e-mail: “Please CC me in all future emails.”
DIY = Do it yourself
Little jobs you do at home to improve, build or repair things: “I’m good at DIY jobs such as painting and putting up shelves.”
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