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Grammar

4 articles
15 English abbreviations you need to know
6 min read 6 min

Everyone loves a bit of code, and acronyms and abbreviations are great little tools that make communication faster and more fun. They’re commonly seen...

How to improve your written English: 7 tips
5 min read 5 min

Buying a bus ticket, going to the doctor, finding an apartment, or just, you know, opening your mouth and having a regular conversation – most student...

False friends: Spotting and avoiding common linguistic traps
4 min read 4 min

You’re reading a book in a foreign language that you’re trying to learn, and you spot a familiar word. It’s similar to one in your mother tongue, so i...

See the sea? 12 English words that sound the same
3 min read 3 min

Learning English can be hard enough at the best of times, but it’s even more complicated when you realise there are loads of words that sound the same...