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...
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...
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 improve from an intermediate to an advanced English language learner, you must expand your vocabulary. The improved vocabulary allows you to speak more effectively; it is simpler to comprehend and be understood during a conversation when you have a larger...
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....
