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English Winter Vocabulary from A to Z

English Winter Vocabulary from A to Z

“Right now, we are going through the height of winter, which may not be your favorite season of the year but for which there is a multitude of vocabulary words to describe it.”

Knowing How to Use -Un, -In, -Il to Prefix Words

Knowing How to Use -Un, -In, -Il to Prefix Words

“When you are looking to improve your English vocabulary by knowing how to create a negative or neutral meaning, you should consider the usage of changing words by adding -Un, -In, -Il to the beginning of each word to change the actual meaning of it.”

English Summer Vocabulary from A to Z

English Summer Vocabulary from A to Z

“Ahh yes, it is the season of the sun. The season of beaches, vacations, and warmth. It is often a favorite for many as long as they can handle the sweltering heat. Nothing like lounging around in a lawn chair propped on the sandy shores of your favorite beach. You have no worries in the world, but wait, you don’t know your English summer Vocab! What are you gonna do? Look no further than this blog on our essential summer vocabulary list!”

'The Terminal' Movie and the English Speaking Journey

'The Terminal' Movie and the English Speaking Journey

Viktor was forced into an environment where everything around him was in English or where English became the bridge language for the many cultures who passed through the airport. He had to start small, so he began watching the news feed playing in the airport. They were reporting on the ongoing civil war in his country. Using phonetics, he sounded out the words that he could read and interpreted the name of his country. Then he began interpreting phrases on the captions below the news report. The news is a perfect way for a non-native speaker to learn English, it shows proper language and diverse vocabulary for huge issues.

Why You Should Learn English for Traveling

Why You Should Learn English for Traveling

Whether you’re on a plane, a train, or even if you’re in Ukraine, speaking English can help you get around while traveling. English is the perfect bridge language to navigate the world, airports, taxi cabs, hotels, restaurants, shops, and even conversations! English is the most-spoken language on this planet, so if you can speak it, you will likely be able to find someone else who can too.

Fewer or Less - The Great Debate

Fewer or Less - The Great Debate

Fewer Americans are exercising these days. Because of evaporation, there is less water in the pond. Since retirement, I’ve got fewer things to do during the day. Less podcasting, more rod casting. These are all wonderful examples of less and fewer being used in sentences. Seems simple, right? Not really. There are a lot of nuances that can complicate the usage of less and fewer, even for a native speaker. Fear not, with just a quick read of this blog, you too can distinguish the usage of less and fewer!

Using English Words of Compassion and Kindness

Using English Words of Compassion and Kindness

“One of the key parts of English vocabulary that a new learner to the language should focus on is to how to be compassionate and kind to other people. When you learn English as a Second Language, your vocabulary to express kindness, compassion, and understanding towards others should be a top priority. Expressing kindness in English or in any language will get you very far with other native speakers and can help you in any situation.”

Understanding Different English Spelling and Vocabulary (US, UK, and Canada)

Understanding Different English Spelling and Vocabulary (US, UK, and Canada)

“Part of the beauty of the English language is the diversity amongst the countries where it is the primary language of communication. Like many other languages around the world, there are different accents, words, and expressions unique to that particular country where it is the primary language.”

The Building Blocks of Reading Materials

The Building Blocks of Reading Materials

“When you are first starting out in reading the English language, it’s important to incorporate reading materials into your weekly habits. It is a necessary complement to your learning and will help flex that muscle needed to retain both the grammar and the vocabulary that can drive your overall proficiency forward.”