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VOCABULARY: The Most Commonish Words

The 300 Most Commonly Used English Words According to studies, the first 25 most commonly used words make up about 30% of all printed material in English. The first 100 make up about 50% of all written material, and the first 300 make up about 65% of all written material in English. Here’s a list …

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GRAMMAR: Capitalization Rules

The English language has some strange rules about when to use capital letters. Here are some important guidelines:

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The Alphabet – Phonetically

Today, we’re going to learn how to pronounce each letter phonetically. This will help you read, write, and speak English more confidently. Let’s start by going through the alphabet together. For example, the letter ‘A’ is pronounced ‘ei,’ ‘B’ is pronounced ‘bi,’ and ‘C’ is pronounced ‘si.’ Alphabet and Numbers A (ei), B (bi), C …

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Ways to IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH

A lot of my students ask me for tips on ways they can improve their English outside the classroom. Here are a few that Ilike to pass along. Listen to songs in English and try to identify and understand the words and the meaning. Watch TV series, movies and the news. Use English subtitles if …

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In spite of vs. Despite

“In spite of” and “despite” are very similar in meaning and usage, and both are used to show contrast or opposition to what is expected. Basic Meaning Both “in spite of” and “despite” mean that something happens even though there is something that might prevent it. They are used to express a contrast between two …

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ADVERBS

ADVERBSAn adverb describes a verb, an adjective or another adverb. Look at this table to see all the things an adverb can tell us. Adverbs are essential parts of speech that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, giving us more information about how, where, when, how much, or how often something happens. Let’s explore the …

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VERBS: To do

The Verb “To Do” The verb to do is another common verb in English. It can be used as an auxiliary and a main verb. It is often used in questions. Affirmative Negative Interrogative Short answers Short answers I do I don’t .. Do I .. ? Yes, I do. No, I don’t. You do …

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VERBS: To be (or not to be)

The Verb “to be”   Affirmative Contracted Question  Negative I   Negative II                Short answers I am .. I’m .. Am I …? I’m not …. I’m not… Yes, I am. No, I’m not. You are .. You’re.. Are you..? You’re not .. You aren’t .. Yes, you are. No, you aren’t. He is …

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CONFUSING WORDS: Say vs. Tell

SAY and TELL have similar meanings. They both mean to communicate verbally with someone. But we often use them differently. The best way to remember say and tell is: SAY is immediately followed by a noun clause (He said (that) he was right) or, if it is followed by a personal object, we include the …

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Conjunctions

Conjunctions are essential parts of speech in English, connecting words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. For ESL learners, understanding conjunctions is crucial for constructing clear and cohesive sentences. Conjunctions can be categorized into different types, each serving a specific purpose in expressing relationships between ideas. 1. Coordinating Conjunctions: These conjunctions connect words, phrases, or …

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