Proper punctuation is essential to English Grammar. But, punctuation marks can be quite confusing – even for experts! Let’s go through the rules of usage for single and double quotation marks. How Should I Know Which One to Use? First things first, your location plays an important role in this decision. This is just another …
We use can and can’ to ask for, give and refuse permission. For example: Can I speak to Priya? Yes, you can borrow my books. you can’t take my new pen. But, do we only use can for permissions? No, we also use may to give/refuse and ask for permission. For example: May I use …
The biggest excuse in today’s day and age is “I did not get time to do it.” This versatile excuse can be used to explain every task or project that you were unable to do. It applies to learning a language too. So many students tell me that they seriously want to learn English, but …
Do not stop speaking just because you make mistakes, work on them instead. The first step to improvement is to realize where you go wrong and I am going to help you do just that! Here’s a list of top 5 mistakes learners make while speaking English: Literal translation The first mistake every learner makes …
Quick question: when your friend keeps telling you a story that you have no interest in, are you uninterested or disinterested? These two words sound similar but do not mean the same thing i.e. they are not synonyms. Let’s learn their correct usage today! Uninterested Uninterested means “have or show no feeling of interest; indifferent.” …
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Do you remember your English teacher from fourth grade? I am sure you do. You must also remember how they always insisted that we learn all the rules of English grammar and have them on our fingertips. These rules were imposed by strict grammarians who believed in rigid norms for the language. Turns out, some …
Accept and Except are at the top of the list of confusing words in English. Both these words have distinct meanings which can help distinguish between them. Let’s learn these differences today. ACCEPT: It means to agree or receive something willngly. I accept your point of view. Janet accepted the gift I had got for …
Writing involves expression of our thoughts, ideas, feelings and opinions. As we write in a flow, we tend to move away from the rules of the language. It is extremely important to stick to these rules. Below is a list of common mistakes that people make while writing in English: Incorrect capitalisation It may take …
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All of us know about the four key skills involved in language learning. These are: Speaking Listening Reading Writing But, there is a fifth skill, the importance of which, most of us fail to understand. This skill is thinking. Thinking: The Key Skill to Learn English Faster Yes, in fact, it is the skill that …
We forget things, it can happen to anyone. Some of us are forgetful, others may simply be in a rush. It’s not that big a deal, unless, you forget to bring your files to the presentation or you forget to send in the reports! Here are some phrases to use when you forget something: “It …
