One common mistake is the confusion between “go-getter” and “goal-getter.” According to Cambridge Dictionary online, a go-getter is someone who Read more…
Tag: NRTC English
You see, even though you think you’re beautiful, there’s someone more beautiful than you are, just take it easy on yourself, and there’s Read more…
Just like tinned tomatoes, rotten mangoes, and dried fish, we say “ground pepper” when referring to the powdered form of Read more…
According to Longman Dictionary online, ‘the police‘ refer to the official organization whose job is to catch criminals and make sure that people obey the law. The police, being a plural Read more…
Collocation, in the English language, is a natural combination of words that are usually found and used together. Some examples are Read more…
Polygamy is a general term for the practice of having many partners. It’s a common misconception that polygamy means one Read more…
NRTC English: ‘Artiste’ is different from ‘artist’, and ‘compliment’ is not the same as ‘complement’
Some words in English look very alike, except for a letter added to either of them or that makes a Read more…
In my last English class, while talking about Hilda Baci’s success as the longest cooking marathon holder, I told my Read more…
English language is riddled with a lot of inconsistencies. The NRTC English for today highlights the inconsistencies that can arise Read more…
The English language can sometimes be tricky, especially when it comes to choosing the correct verb forms. Two such verb Read more…
