How to pronounce OUGH There are a few different ways to pronounce ‘ough’ in English words. Here are some rules you need to know. ‘Ough’...
When the word ‘house’ is used as a verb, it is pronounced ‘howz’. “The workers were housed (howzed) in tents.” “They converted the old cinema so...
Horsing Around Racing terms have become part of the English language. So why not get racing with these common phrases? The favorite of a race or...
Accept – Except – Expect What’s the difference between ‘accept’, ‘except’ and ‘expect’? To ‘accept’ something can mean to take or receive it. “I...
. Do you know the difference between comparative and superlative adjectives? We use comparative adjectives when we are comparing two things or people. Superlative adjectives are...
. How would you describe your home? What is the difference between ‘home’ and ‘house’? The word ‘home’ is not used to talk about a building....
. Blow Up and Blow Out? ‘Blow up’ the balloon before you ‘blow out’ the candle – do you know what these phrasal verbs with ‘blow’...
. Alternate Are you confused about the meaning of ‘alternate’ as a verb and adjective? ‘Alternate’ can be used a verb and an adjective. As a...
. Can and May Do you know how to use can and may in conversation? We use both ‘can’ and ‘may’ to ask for permission. ‘Can...
. Anne describes her brother to the private investigator. Anne: Can you help me? John: Well I’ll try. Now tell me about your brother Ms Lee....
Brain Versus Mind When do you use ‘brain’ or ‘mind’? ‘Brain’ refers to the physical organ that is found inside your skull. “He was lucky...
. Do you know when to use could have and would have to talk about past events? Read on for some tips and advice. Using...
. When we are talking about food, we can say we like or dislike something. We can also use the idiom ‘an acquired taste’. Read on...
DRESS UP . If you enjoy wearing something nice for a special occasion, you probably enjoy dressing up. Do you know how to use the phrasal...
Home or House We use the noun ‘house’ to talk about a building where people live. ‘That’s my house, on the left.’ ‘My house has a...
. Content and Content If you find the English ‘content’ that you have been reading useful, you must be ‘content’. Confused about the different meanings of...
Have or Has ‘Has’ and ‘have’ are commonly used verbs in the English language. Read on to learn more about how to use these words. When...