To and too are homophones—words that sound the same but have different meanings—that’s just one of the reasons they are so often confused and misused by English language learners.  The other [...]

Do’s and don’ts are two English language words often used in combination like, “before” and “after”, or “now” and “then”.  Do’s and don’ts are the instructions or tips about what to “do” or “not [...]

Correct usage of into and in to is as much of a challenge to native English speakers as it is to learners of the language. What’s the Difference Between Into and In To? “Into” is a preposition [...]

Commonly confused words in English come about because often they sound the same, are spelled the same or are just close enough in sound or spelling to trip you up. Homonyms—‘homo’ = same + ‘nyms’ [...]

Commas are punctuation cues to pause; they clarify and order the elements of a sentence.  The correct punctuation in a sentence makes your words, and their expression more precise. When and Where [...]

Learning the English languages isn’t just about reading and writing, it’s also about listening as well. Listening is an important aspect when it comes to learning English as a second language. [...]

One of the key foundations of learning English is knowing how to spell correctly. Although there may be spell-checkers on computers and other technology based items, it is always important to [...]

Grammar is the foundation for effective and reliable communication. Similar to a telephone, when the wires cause static your conversation can’t be heard or understood correctly. Speaking and [...]

Learning English is one of the hardest languages in the world to learn. For those who are taking up this challenging yet rewarding endeavour, there will be times when you will encounter an [...]

Do you have these moments when watching TV and a commercial comes on, and it feels like it’s directly addressing you? … I HAVE been trying to lose the same 5 pounds my whole life! [...]