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Common Mistakes in Speaking and Writing 

Here are three errors that I regularly encounter inside and outside the classroom. Do you make these…
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The 3 best ways to learn new vocabulary

Flashcards Flashcards can be very effective as long as you are aware of their limitations and don't…
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Having a ‘whoop’ of a time thinking about ‘whoops a daisy’!

Have you seen the movie ‘Notting Hill’? Have you seen the scene where Hugh Grant keeps saying ‘whoops…
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Click

This cartoon is based on the double meaning of click. A click is a short, sharp sound. "The door…

“Oo” vs. “W” – Especially for my Japanese students!

This topic is one that doesn't seem to be a problem for some people when learning English, but I’ve…
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Oxford Comma

It’s just a comma! Or is it? [gap height="15"] I’ve had a lot of questions recently about punctuation…
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Connected Speech

What is connected speech? Simply put, connected speech is when a speaker puts words or sounds together…
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Easter Bunny

Each spring, people throughout the world celebrate Easter. Many spend it painting or hunting for eggs…
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Word of the Day

Do you use a site that gives you a' word of the day'? It is a great way to increase your vocabulary!…
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TONGUE TWISTERS

Try reading this out loud... TONGUE TWISTERSDearest creature in creation, Study English pronunciation. I…
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But… synonyms and antonyms…

When I was young my father banned me from saying ‘yeah but…’ when he was trying to reason with…