Jenny is so hungry. Jenny is too hungry. What is the difference between these two sentences? Let’s find out! Jenny is so hungry. ‘So’ is used before an adjective to put more emphasis on it. Jenny is hungry. Jenny is so hungry. As you can see, the second statement is stronger. This is also applicable …
Let’s shatter a myth that exists about language learning today . I’ve often heard people say that children are superior language learners as their minds are sharp and they seem to absorb whatever their environment has to offer. This is completely true, but, there are some advantages that adults have over children. Here are 3 …
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If you ask me which language it is that does not follow its own rules, I’d swear it is English. It is self-contradictory, strange, and ever-evolving! The pronunciation of words is bizarre at times and subject to change without prior notice. Let’s see how! We have noses that run and feet that smell! We fill …
Let’s have a look at the differences between these three confusing words in English today. To Emigrate means to move out of a country. My cousin emigrated from India in search of a better job. To Immigrate means to come to a country. My cousin …
Ours is the internet generation- we do not seek knowledge in books, but online. Whatever be the question – Google has the answer. This has further promoted the trend of learning online. Learning a language online has several benefits and the internet is flooded with resource material for guidance. Online English lessons, English speaking classes …
Why is it that whenever we say something incorrectly, it catches on and we just cannot say it right however hard we try? It’s because we develop a habit of mispronouncing these words and phrases. Here’s a list of 5 common phrases in English that everyone uses incorrectly. Read on to check how many of …
In my last blog on the difference between Cannot, Can Not or Can’t, I told you that the little space in between two words makes all the difference. Here is another example to validate the same. We will take up the In to versus Into debate, but first, let’s address the more confusing question. What’s the difference …
Let’s address the most important difference first – Cannot or Can Not? Does that little space between the two words make any difference at all? Yes, it does! Let’s see how. Cannot and Can Not – What’s the Difference? I am sure you are aware that cannot is the negative form of the verb can. …
Any word that ends in ‘-ing’ can be a gerund. Why do I say can be and not is a gerund? That’s because such a word can also be a present participle. Let’s see how we can differentiate between the two. How to Differentiate Between a Gerund and a Present Participle The Gerund is a …
So far I have always told you about words or phrases that sound alike but cannot be used interchangeably. Today, I am going to tell you about two phrases that can be used interchangeably – talk with and talk to. What do talk with and talk to mean? To talk with someone and to talk …
