At first, making friends in a foreign language appears to be simple… However, you can always sense how your speech delays, missing words, and unusual ways of explaining things make you feel like an outsider in a crowd with whom you wish to blend in. It took me a while to figure out what’s lacking …
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Let’s start with a brief overview of Phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are idiomatic expressions that have a verb and another item, such as an adverb or a preposition. Understanding the pieces in isolation will not reveal the meaning of the phrasal verb. Mastering phrasal verbs is critical for advanced English speakers who want to improve …
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Slang is a type of quite informal communication that is usually limited to a specific group of people or place. However, knowing slang terms is an important aspect of mastering the English language. Slang is made up of made-up terms or word manipulations, and it may be quite confusing because the words may appear familiar …
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Have you been studying English for a long time but are still unable to communicate effectively? The good news is that this is a common occurrence for most English learners. The most significant impediment to learning English is the adoption of ineffective, irrational methods by most English courses around the world — ways that will …
One of the most effective strategies to enhance your spoken English is to form an English Speaking Club (or an English Conversation Circle). English clubs provide an informal, casual setting for English language students to communicate and improve their speaking. Participants in English-speaking groups generally improve two skills: speaking and listening. An English Speaking Club …