English vocabulary: pointer

 

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Welcome to 2-minute English — real-life authentic examples that teach you business English vocabulary, slang, idioms, and more! All in just two minutes a day.
Today’s word is "pointer."
Many of my students ask me for advice and pointers about how to improve their English.
Pointer
Meaning
A pointer is useful piece of advice about something. Pointers are often [...]

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