You’ve probably heard of the phrase “you and I” before and heard many native speakers use it regularly, thinking it is always correct. While it sometimes is grammatically correct to use “you and I,” it doesn’t mean it’s 100% correct all the time. There’s actually a straightforward rule to follow to get you and I, …
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“Thus” is one of those words in English that even native speakers love to use. It makes them feel smart because it seems like an old-fashioned word present in the Shakespearian era. However, it actually comes with a lot of meaning in itself. So, let’s look at the difference (if any) between thus far and …
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Making sure you’re using sayings in the correct tone and context is an important part of learning any language. The saying “are we still on” is a nice way to confirm an agreement, but does that means it works for all contexts and tones? We’ll look into it a little deeper to see what we …
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British English and American English come with a few differences that are notable daily. If you were to call a native up from each country and ask for a number to call them on, you might get a different response from each. Let’s look at the differences between call me at or call me on …
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Plurals and possessive forms have very particular rules that you must get right to understand the language. Using an apostrophe dictates possession, and using an “s” dictates plurals (generally). But what happens when we use a letter? Is it As or A’s? Is It “Straight As” Or “Straight A’s”? The plural of the grade A …
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The plural form and the possessive form require you to put an “s” at the end of a word. However, both forms mean different things, and sometimes you need an apostrophe, while other times you don’t. Let’s look at months, month’s, and months’ and see when to use each form. Is It Months, Month’s Or …
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Answering the phone adds an exciting element to English that allows us to play with a few extra greetings. Common greetings like “speaking” are often expected when someone asks for a specific person by name. However, what about the phrase this is she, or this is her? How do we say it, and why do …
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When two words are pronounced the same way but mean different things, we are dealing with homophones. “Faired” and “fared” are two examples that show you exactly this phenomenon. They both have different meanings, but they sound the same in speaking, and many people confuse them because of that. Is It Faired Or Fared? Faired …
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Knowing the difference between plural forms and possessive forms is a stepping stone for many people learning English. When you come across a word like business, you might think that “business’s,” “business’,” or “businesses” are all the same thing. However, there’s a difference between each one, and we’ll show you what that is. Is It …
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Understanding the difference between “to” and “too” in sentence structures in English can make for a tricky feat. However, once you understand the basic principles behind it and how it should work from this article, we’re sure you’ll have no problem getting it right. Let’s look at whether it’s to late or too late. Should …
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