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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It’s common to speak a new language with an accent that strongly resembles your native tongue. Because different languages have distinct ways of combining letters to make sounds, different ways of emphasizing certain syllables or words in sentences, and varied speaking speeds, this is the case. You’re used to the rules in your native tongue, …
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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How to Get an American Accent is a question that we are commonly asked. Different groups of individuals value having an American accent and speaking English in a style that Americans understand. For starters, there are overseas students looking for potential employment in the United States. For the majority of positions, an initial phone interview …
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Many ESL students wish to enhance their spoken English in the United States. The United States is at the hub of science, technology, art, and business, with Ivy League colleges, Silicon Valley, New York City, and Hollywood, among others, and so developing American English is of significant importance to many people. If you truly want …
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