In English, many words sound the same but have different meanings. These words are called homophones. One example is “suite,” which sounds just like “sweet.” “Suite” usually means a set of rooms in a hotel or a group of related Read more…
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Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They tell us more about people, places, or things. But did you know that adjectives can come in different forms? The popular two forms of adjectives to know are attributive and predicative adjectives. Attributive Read more…
Understanding the correct usage of “alumna,” “alumnus,” “alumnae,” and “alumni” can be tricky for beginners. These words commonly refer to graduates of a school or university, but they differ based on gender and whether they are singular or plural. Let’s Read more…
“Anyway” is the correct word. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it’s an adverb used to indicate contrast or to add something to what was previously said. Have you ever wondered if you should use “anyways” or “anyway” in your sentences? Read more…
Learning English can be fun and exciting, but sometimes it can also be tricky, especially when it comes to words that sound similar but have different meanings. One example is “unkempt” and “unkept.” Let’s look at these words and a Read more…
In Nigeria, like in many parts of the world, people love to shorten words and phrases. Sometimes, it’s like our own special language. From texts to chats, we’re always looking for quicker ways to communicate. This rush has led to Read more…
Certain words in English always have an “s” at the end because they are inherently plural. Some of these words include surroundings, headquarters, savings, premises, outskirts, rites, belongings, thanks, likes/dislikes, congratulations, earnings, goods, remains, and more. This means you can’t Read more…
One common error English learners make is incorrectly pluralizing the word ‘potential’. ‘Potentials’ is incorrect in standard English. According to Cambridge Dictionary, “potential” remains singular, regardless of the context. Some examples from Cambridge Dictionary are: Correct: The project has the Read more…
In this article, I have written 5 practical tips for pronunciation improvement for learners of English who desire to speak like a native speaker of the language. English pronunciation can be a tricky challenge for learners, with subtle differences leading Read more…
Archive, a place where records or historical documents are stored, is correctly pronounced or vocalised as ahr-kahyv, not as achieve (uh-cheev). ‘Archive’ is phonetically written as /ˈɑː.kaɪv/, pronounced or vocalised as ahr-kahyv. This is how to pronounce ‘archive’, which is Read more…
