Grammar
Even skilled English speakers misspell these 38 words
Spelling is hard in English, even for advanced English learners. Lots of reading is the best cure for spelling problems – ask your teacher to quiz you if you need extra help! Here are some words which are usually misspelled, with some hints on how to remember the correct spelling. 37 English words misspelled by […]
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What learners need to know about the inequities between American and British
Languages are living things: they change and grow over time. As they spread from place to place, you begin to see variations among regional groups. Let’s examine some of the distinctions in the language of British and American. Spelling Certain words end with -or in American English (including color, neighbor, flavor, and behavior), where in […]
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8 Free Resources to Help You Improve Your Speaking
English speaking practice is predicated on the premise that learning English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation does not need spending money. There are plenty of free resources available to help you improve your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in your own time. Spending money on practicing speaking with native teachers will allow you to use what you’ve […]
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Do you need to learn grammar to start speaking?
One of the most common misconceptions in the ESL industry is that you must first learn grammar before you can begin speaking. This is a total misunderstanding. In fact, focusing too much on grammar will stifle your ability to communicate in English. We all learn to talk before we learn grammar, which is a universal […]
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6 interesting books to read for any English learner
Reading is a fantastic technique to consolidate your current English language knowledge and expand one’s vocabulary in order to become a proficient English speaker. Reading teaches grammar and syntax while also presenting new vocabulary in a setting that is relevant. The following is a list of five books that will help you improve your English […]
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How To Spell English Numbers Properly?
Numbers, numbers, everywhere…No escape from it anywhere! Reading your favourite book? Going through your academic papers? Glancing at newspapers? Traveling somewhere? Doing your job at your workplace? Well, let’s bring an end to it now. To be honest, no matter what kind of activity you do, coming across numbers, especially, large figures, is inevitable. Are […]
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Who Questions English Grammar And Why It Is So Important
“Ill-fitting grammar are like ill-fitting shoes. You can get used to it for a bit, but then one day your toes fall off and you can’t walk to the bathroom.” – Jasper Fforde, One of Our Thursdays Is Missing Imagine you are trying to build your own lovely house without using any proper equipment. You […]
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Weird Words: The Silent B In English Words
The English language can be so cruel. Just when we think we’ve got everything under control—from the silent G in sign and gnat, to the use of GH instead of F in tough—it throws another curveball our way. Besides the silent E, there is another big one. The silent B. When it comes to English, […]
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Weird Words: The Silent E in English Words
The English language delights in giving us rules to follow—and then breaking them all. The silent K in knowing and knight, the silent B in comb and subtle—these words can all derail the most committed English language journey. But one much-maligned letter—the silent E—is actually on our side when it comes to English pronunciation. In this […]
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