Suggestions & Tips
Pronouncing Heterophones in English
Hopefully you’re not thinking… hetero-what? But just in case, let’s clear that up! Have you ever noticed words in English that are spelled the same way, but pronounced differently? For example, the word “record”– I can keep a record of my quiz scores, or I can record the scores in a notebook. In this example,…
Read MoreOnomatowhatta? Understanding Onomatopoeia in English
Onomatopoeia is the creation of a word from the natural sound or association with it. These are incredibly important to know in English, because it will allow you to express yourself creatively when writing, and also help make sense of those descriptions often seen in subtitles. They are around us, everyday and everywhere. Take a…
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Improving Speaking Fluency
So, here you are. You’ve finished your study abroad program, maybe you haven’t gone yet, or perhaps there could be no near possibility of even traveling to the land with your target language. Does this mean you can’t practice speaking fluency? Absolutely not! I think it’s obvious that one of the best ways to learn…
Read MoreImproving Speaking Fluency: Sneak Peek of Sunday’s Suggestion.
I just got too excited writing this post, that I had to share some of it now. Hey, it is already Sunday in some parts of the world, right? Tomorrow is the 2nd edition of my Sunday’s Suggestion post, and this week’s tip will be on different ways to improve your speaking fluency, especially when…
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My favorite Websites to Study English
Hello! This is just a quick post to share some of my favorite online learning links for studying English online. Has anyone had the unfortunate experience of reviewing homework, feeling confident, then getting to class to find it all wrong? 😐 Well, not anymore. The great thing about all 4 sites I am sharing with…
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