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An adjective clause is a group of words that modifies (describes) a noun or pronoun. These clauses begin with relative pronouns or subordinating conjunctions, such as who, which, what, that, whose, whom, when, and where. Adjective clauses are always dependent. In other words, you can remove an adjective clause without "breaking" the grammar of the…
More Common English Homophones
This week, we're going to explain the differences between an additional half dozen sets of English homophones. Recall from our last lesson that homophones are words with identical pronunciations but different spellings and different meanings. The distinction between or among homophones is essentially irrelevant in spoken language but vital in written language. Ant and…
Common English Homophones
In this lesson, we're going to clarity the differences between several homophones found in the English language. Homophones are words with identical pronunciations but different spellings and different meanings. These words represent a challenge for non-native speakers of any language because the distinction between or among them is essentially irrelevant in spoken language. It is…
Words Whose Meanings Have Changed Over Time
This week, we're going to look at another five words whose meanings have changed over time. English, like any living language, continues to grow, change, and evolve. New words are created, old words fall out of use, and existing words take on new meanings. Many common English words have very different meanings now than they…
Numbers and Counting: 0 to 999
In this week's lesson, we're going begin discussing the words used to express and count numbers in English. We'll be breaking these words down into manageable chunks, explaining each group of numbers before moving on to the next. 0 to 20 The numbers 0 through 20 twenty have their own unique count words. The…
More Common Business English Expressions
In this lesson, we're going to explain the essential meanings behind eight more commonly-used business English expressions. As with last week's lesson, this is just a small sample of the unique vocabulary of the English-speaking business world. If you need more help with business English, or any other aspect of the English language, contact the…
Common Business English Expressions
This week we're going to unpack the meaning behind a dozen commonly-used business English expressions. As with all subcultures, the English-speaking business world has its own peculiar vocabulary, the meaning of which might not be obvious to non-native English speakers. What follows is just a small taste of expressions used in business correspondence. If you…
Introduction to Collocations
Collocations are groups of two or more words that are commonly-used together. These groups of words are largely idiomatic. The "right" and "wrong" words to use in a given collocation have evolved through custom and usage as the English language itself has evolved. Because of this, you should think of collocations as whole units of…
Nonreversible Word Pairs
Nonreversible word pairs such as trial and error, thick and thin, and give and take are learned through custom and usage. If reversed, these word pairs would sound "wrong" to a native English speaker.
How to Close an Email or Letter
In this English lesson, we discuss formal, semi-formal, and informal closings in emails and letters. You will learn when to use Sincerely, Cheers, Respectfully, Warm regards, and more.
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