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Hello, ESAHolics! ESA FKIP Universitas Riau is pleased to share another English learning topic through this blog to support your understanding of grammar and vocabulary. In this blog, we will discuss Slang and Idioms, two important aspects of English that are commonly used in everyday communication. In English, slang and idioms help speakers express ideas, emotions, and attitudes in more natural and engaging ways. Although they are often informal and sometimes misunderstood, slang and idioms play a significant role in shaping meaning in both spoken and written language. Through this blog, readers will gain a clear understanding of what slang and idioms are, their purposes, and when they are appropriately used in daily communication. The Definition of Slang and Idioms Slang and idioms are forms of non-standard language commonly used in daily communication. Both contribute to making language more expressive, creative, and culturally rich, although they differ in structure and meaning. Sl...

  ESA's Recap on December 2025 Hi, ESAHolics! December 2025 marked the beginning of a new chapter for ESA FKIP Universitas  Riau following the inauguration of the Lunara Vistara Cabinet on November 29th. As the first month of this term, December became a period of adjustment, coordination, and initial steps in building a solid and collaborative organization. Let’s take a look at how ESA started this journey and laid the foundation for the months ahead. 1. UPGRADING DIVISION OF ESA FKIP UNIVERSITAS RIAU The Moments of Upgrading Division On November 29th–30th and December 2nd–3rd, 2025, ESA FKIP Universitas Riau held a Upgrading Division activity involving all nine divisions, namely the Social and Political Division, Membership Development Division, Islamic and Spiritual Division, Funding and Business Division, Intellectual Development Division, Communication and Informatics Division, Secretary Division, Interest and Talent Division, and Women Resource Division. The upgrading ...

Hello, ESAHolics! ESA FKIP Universitas Riau is pleased to share another English learning topic through this blog to support your understanding of grammar. In this blog, we will discuss Modal Verbs, an essential part of English that helps speakers express meaning beyond simple actions. In English grammar, modal verbs are commonly used to show ability, possibility, necessity, permission, and other attitudes toward an action. Although they are short and often overlooked, modal verbs play a crucial role in shaping meaning and intention in both spoken and written communication. Through this blog, readers will gain a clear understanding of what modal verbs are and when they are used in everyday English. WHAT ARE MODAL VERBS? Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary (helping) verbs used to express meanings such as possibility, ability, intention, permission, and necessity. They do not describe actions directly, but instead modify the meaning of the main verb in a sentence. In English, modal verbs...

ESA's November 2025 Hello, ESAHolics! November 2025 marked the beginning of a new chapter for the English Student Association (ESA) FKIP Universitas Riau, as we officially welcomed the Lunara Vistara Cabinet 2025/2026. The month focused on one major agenda, the Inauguration and General Upgrading event, which set the tone for the year ahead. This meaningful moment brought fresh energy, renewed motivation, and a shared sense of purpose for everyone involved. Here’s a closer look at the inauguration event that officially kicked off ESA’s journey for the new leadership period. INAUGURATION AND GENERAL UPGRADING ESA FKIP UNIVERSITAS RIAU 2025/2026         The   Moments of ESA's Inauguration and General Upgrading 2025/2026 On November 29th, 2025, the English Student Association (ESA) FKIP Universitas Riau organized its Inauguration and General Upgrading event to officially present the Lunara Vistara cabinet. Carrying the theme “Leveling Up Leadership for a New Er...

 Closing a Chapter, Opening a New Vision Strengthening Leadership, Sustaining Legacy  - October 31, 2025   Hi, ESAHolics! October has been a month filled with reflection, transition, and meaningful organizational growth for ESA FKIP Universitas Riau 2024/2025. Not only did we continue to carry out programs that strengthened our bonds and nurtured our sense of togetherness, but we also reached one of the most defining moments of our journey—the ESA Succession Session (Sidang Suksesi). This important forum became a space for exchanging ideas, delivering constructive insights, and embracing the spirit of regeneration. Every voice mattered, every discussion held value, and every decision reflected our shared responsibility in ensuring that ESA remains a vibrant and sustainable home for all its members. The atmosphere—sometimes intense, sometimes heartfelt—reminded us that leadership is not only about positions, but about commitment, continuity, and care for the organization w...

Hi fellas! ESA FKIP Universitas Riau is here again to share one more meaningful reading material that will broaden your understanding of language and its beauty. This time, we’re exploring a fascinating topic that often sparks curiosity among language learners — Metaphor vs. Metonymy. Both are figures of speech that color the way we think and express ideas, yet they work in very different ways. As this series reaches its conclusion, let’s take a closer look at how these two concepts reflect the creativity and depth of human language, and how they continue to influence the way we speak, write, and understand meaning. What Are Metaphor and Metonymy? A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other, based on similarity. It helps us express abstract or complex ideas through something more familiar and concrete. For example, when we say “Time is a thief,” we don’t mean that time literally steals, but we compare it to a thief because both take s...