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How to Write a Story in English

Lizzie Cooper-Smith

22 January, 2021

We're half way through National Novel Writing Month (#NaNoWriMo), so how are you taking part this year? Writing a short story in English can help you find new ways to express yourself and learn extra vocabulary in the process. Take a look at our top tips on how to write a short story in English.

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Affect or Effect | Grammar Differences

Cristobal Gomez

22 January, 2021

Affect and effect are two English words with very similar meanings and pronunciations. Because the words are so similar, lots of people (native English speakers included!) have trouble telling the difference and use them incorrectly in sentences. Take a look at what they mean and how to use them so you know which one is correct.

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Past vs Passed | Grammar Differences

Cristobal Gomez

22 January, 2021

There are many homophones in English that are easily confused, especially in writing. Passed and Past is a very commonly confused pair, but once you know the difference between passed and past, you won't make that mistake again! Passed Past tense and past participial form of the verb "to pass". "To Pass" means to go forward, proceed, depart. This...

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Assure or Ensure | Grammar Differences

Cristobal Gomez

22 January, 2021

Choosing between ensure, assure, and insure is something that gives first language English speakers a hard time, but the two words are actually very different. We'll go through what they mean, and how to use them. Study up on the particulars of these terms and test your knowledge with our quiz!

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Learning the Etymology of the English slang

Rebecca Holderness

22 January, 2021

Etymology of slang words The etymology of words in the English language can be very rich and diverse. English has evolved over millenia and has been influenced by Latin, German, French, Gaelic and even Viking words! Understanding the origin of some standard English words can be interesting, but have you come across some slang words that sound...

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Learning the Etymology of the English Language

Rebecca Holderness

22 January, 2021

English Vocabulary Etymology Etymology - or the origin of a word - can sometimes be obvious. Some parts of the English language, however, can have a quite an interesting history. Learn English langauge etymology for some of the stranger adjectives you might come across while you are learning a language. Egghead Noun: an informal way of describing a...

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