Modifiers provide clarity and specificity by adding details to other words, but when they’re misplaced, they actually make sentences more confusing. Here are some examples.
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Do you love a challenge? We compiled 9 of the top ESL vocabulary games and made it possible to play them right here.
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These are 48 obscure vocabulary words. The question is not how many do you know, but how many can you find an opportunity to use?
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There are few words as commonly confused in the English language as “affect” and “effect.” Once you learn their definitions and a couple simple tricks, you should have no trouble using “affect” and “effect” correctly.
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A talented voice actor shows off his skills, displaying 24 English accents from around the world. The fourth one is absolutely hilarious!
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You know you need to practice English on your own, but there’s only so much time you can spend looking at flashcards or filling in pages in your language workbook. The good news is that there are plenty of fun ESL online games you can use to practice your English without it feeling like a chore. Here are ten free online games that we love and think you’ll enjoy, too.
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Here are 107 regional slang words to challenge you to dig deeper into your English studies. How many do you know?
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The words “accept” and “except” are called homonyms, which means they sound the same when you say them out loud but have completely different meanings. Let’s look closely at the different meanings of both words and some examples of when you should use each.
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One important strategy to boost your writing skills is to look carefully at how writers craft their art. You can start by preparing a chart with three columns: Content (Facts), Process (Thoughts), and Craft (Writing). This reading-writing strategy is quite basic, but it should help to improve your reading skills, writing skills, and English language skills.
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Anyone can attain an advanced level of English, but to do this, changes need to be made to your learning strategy. Let’s first take a look at why so many learners are stuck at the intermediate level, and then I'll offer ways to move past it.
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Did you know that something as simple as deciding whether to use “that” or “which” in a sentence can make a big difference? What exactly is the difference between “that” and “which”? Both “that” and “which” can be used in many constructions, but the confusion usually arises when they are used in relative clauses. Learn the difference.
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The only way to get better at anything is to do it—over and over again. In addition to practicing your English conversational skills, you should also practice your writing skills on a regular basis. Here are twenty-two potential essay topics to get you started.
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Learning a new language can be daunting, especially when you’re first starting out. If you’re a beginning English language learner, check out these 14 tips for developing your speaking, reading, and writing skills in a fun and effective way.
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English is one of the most difficult languages for non-native speakers to master, especially where grammar is concerned. Though there are obviously rules, there are almost as many exceptions to those rules. These five exercises help with the most common grammar problems that ESL learners face.
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If you’re studying English as a second language, there’s a good chance that you want to expand your vocabulary. After all, the more words you know and feel comfortable with, the more natural you’ll sound when you speak and write.
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Ask anyone how to learn a new language and they’ll probably tell you that immersion is the best method. Want to learn French? Move to Paris. Chinese? Head to Shanghai. The idea is that you’ll start to pick up on things faster because everyone around you is speaking the language you want to learn. You’ll need to learn the local language to survive.
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The next time you’re stuck coming up with a good conversation starter while practicing your English, try picking something from this list of 24 ESL conversation questions for adults.
American TV personality Ellen and British actor Hugh Laurie challenge each other to guess the meaning of slang terms from the other's country. How many do you know?
The most obvious way to practice listening to English may be in the context of your ESL conversation class, but you don’t have to wait for your next class meeting to practice listening. If you have a computer and an Internet connection, there are lots of listening activities you can do right now from the comfort of your home. Here are eight to get you started.
If you’re tired of just reviewing flash cards and having basic conversations with classmates, it may be time to branch out with riddles!
