What are Non Action Verbs?
Non-action verbs or non action verbs do NOT express an action, but represent a state of being, need, opinion, sense, or preference. Examples are the “be” verbs: am, are, was, were, is, has been, [...]
Most Common Pronunciation Errors That Portuguese Speakers Make When Speaking English
Native Portuguese speakers often grapple with letting go of the pronunciation rules of their native language. For them, this is especially difficult. Portuguese has very consistent rules of [...]
What is a Noun Phrase and How to Use It
A noun phrase is a phrase – and by phrase we mean a pair or a group of words – that behaves as a noun. A noun phrase must contain noun or a pronoun. Remember that a phrase is different to a [...]
The Role of English in the Internet Age
English in the Internet age is creating a constantly changing English language. The way languages used to evolve was through people speaking it. English in the internet age has changed because [...]
Most Common Pronunciation Errors That French Speakers Make When Speaking English
French speakers have a leg up when it comes to learning English and proper English pronunciation, although there are some common mistakes that are made. Many English language words are French in [...]
18 Facts About Why English Is The Language Of The Internet
As the internet has accelerated the pace of globalization, so has the relationship between the English language and the internet had an impact on our emerging digital culture. The English [...]
How to Use Interrogative Sentences in English
Interrogative sentences are common because the question and answer form of dialogue is a necessary part of everyday speech and conversation. But what is an interrogative sentence? An [...]
12 Fun English Vocabulary Facts
There are many interesting English vocabulary facts. Vocabulary building is lifelong requirement not only of English language learners of English as a Second Language but also native English [...]
Most Common Grammar Errors That Spanish Speakers Make When Speaking English
There are grammar rules to English, but even native English speakers regularly disregard them and are prone to make some common grammar errors. Spanish speakers that aim to improve their English [...]
Build your Vocabulary Using Word Context Clues
Word context clues are an effective way to build your vocabulary. Context is the sentence or phrase in which the word is found, and understanding the sentence’s general meaning helps to [...]
