Less vs Fewer
In everyday English, it’s common to hear people use “less” and “fewer” interchangeably, but did you know there’s a big difference between the two? In…
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Understanding “Affect” vs “Effect”
The English language, with its rich and diverse vocabulary, often presents dilemmas even for its native speakers. One of the most common sources of confusion…
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Understanding the Possessive Form [English Grammar]
The possessive form is an integral part of English grammar, but it is one that often confuses people. In this article, I will try to…
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Past Simple vs Present Perfect
English can be hard to learn because there are 12 verb tenses and these have a range of often confusing rules about their usage. Sometimes…
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But vs However
When learning English, you will likely encounter words and phrases that seem to serve similar functions. They might appear interchangeable at a glance, but context…
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A Complete Guide to Modal Verbs
Have you ever wondered how to talk about possibility, obligation, or ability in English? If so, welcome to the world of modal verbs! Modal verbs…
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How to Use Pronouns
If you want to use English effectively, then you need to know how to use each of the 8 parts of speech that make up…
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Adverb Clauses: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding sentence structure and various types of clauses is critical to mastering English grammar. One of the elements that can make your speech and writing…
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Subject Complements
For those of you who find yourselves scratching your heads at the term “subject complement,” don’t worry—you’re not alone. Although this concept might sound complicated,…
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A Guide to Using Inversion in English Grammar
In English, it is important to use the right words in the right order. This is one of the first things that people are taught…
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Anything vs Something [Grammar Guide]
English learners are often confused by the words “anything” and “something.” This is understandable because they seem to have approximately the same meaning. However, they…
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Essential vs Non-Essential Relative Clauses [A Simple Guide]
In this lesson, I will explain the difference between essential and non-essential relative clauses in a way that is easy to understand. This will help…
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Despite vs In Spite Of
Today, we are going to look at two phrases that people often struggle to use correctly: despite and in spite of. Read on if you…
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Compound Adjectives
For today’s grammar lesson, we are going to learn about compound adjectives. These are groups of words that come together to function as an adjective.…
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Uncountable Nouns
When I’m giving IELTS writing corrections, I often tell people that they have made a mistake with an uncountable noun. This is hardly surprising. These…
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10 Common Grammatical Errors (And How to Fix Them)
Spot common grammar errors and see how to correct them in your own writing.
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Compound-Complex Sentences
There are four types of sentence in English and one of them is called the compound-complex sentence. In this article, I will tell you everything…
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Gerund Phrases
Today, we are going to look at gerund phrases. Don’t worry if you aren’t familiar with this term. The concept is actually quite easy to…
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