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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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18 English Words that Confuse even Advanced Speakers

Reading, Vocabulary

English, like most languages, can be confusing even for those who’ve spoken it their entire lives. We all make mistakes occasionally. However, some words are more confusing than others, even for an advanced English speaker! Here are 18 commonly misused words and how to use them properly Note: This post is perfect if you are …

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8 Free Resources to Help You Improve Your Speaking

Grammar, Vocabulary

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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10 Useful Idioms For English Language Students

Learning, Vocabulary

Your understanding of English idioms is essential if you want to advance from an intermediate to an advanced level of the English language. Idioms are a group of words whose meaning cannot be determined from the individual words. Idioms are culturally specific and often have historical meaning, adding depth and character to dialogue. We’re going …

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10 English slang terms that baffle most non-native speakers

Learning, Speaking, Vocabulary

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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