Some Preposition Examples To Use in Business English
Have you tried asking English language students why they are learning English? Some would probably give you the usual answers. But you would also probably hear something like, “I want to do well in my business” or “I want to volunteer for medical fieldwork in…
Auxiliary Verbs and How To Use Them
When it comes to answering the question, “What is the most important part of speech?” Most grammarians agree that the answer is “Verbs.” Why? For the most part, without verbs, there would be no sentences. Verbs are words that show that something exists. They also…
Brazil Carnival in 2019: The Things You Have to Know
The Brazil Carnival in 2019 is probably one of the biggest and most awaited celebrations this year. This festival begins on the Friday before Ash Wednesday. It ends at noon, on Ash Wednesday. Overall, the festival lasts for five days. The Carnival in 2019 will…
Listening in English: How to Be an Effective Listener
Today, the act of communication has never been more important. Social media has done a lot of good when it comes to distributing information. However, it seems to have done more harm when it comes to how people socialize. Nowadays, people would rather socialize through…
Tips to Increase Vocabulary in English and Listening Skill
It is important for language students to learn vocabulary. And it is equally important for students to practice the listening skill. After all, listening and speaking always develops hand-in-hand. But how exactly can a language student practice and increase vocabulary in English? And at the…
Words of Love and Affection & Valentine’s Traditions
The month of love is just around the corner. And already, a lot of hearts are aflutter just thinking about what to do on Valentine’s Day. Although it has become a consumerist holiday, contrary to what many people think, Valentine’s Day is not a Hallmark…
English Word Families and Its Importance
Reading is fundamental. But before we learn to read and pronounce our English words, we learn about English word families first. So, what is a word family? English word families refer to words that share a common feature, either in pattern or meaning. They are…
Contractions in English and How to Use Them
How many times have you found yourself wanting to economize? And not just regarding your basic needs and wants, but even in language? But economizing is not just used for money matters nowadays, believe it or not. Whenever you feel the need to cut or…
Classifying an Imperative Sentence
The truth is, things can be confusing when it comes to sorting sentences. Sentences may be classified in many different ways. They may be classified according to kind (e.g. simple, complex, and compound) or according to the pattern (e.g. S-IV, S-TV-DO). But generally, there are…
Sentence Types: 6 Basic Patterns You Should Know
In English, there are six basic sentence types. But before moving forward, what are sentences, exactly? In a previous article, it was maintained that English sentences are necessary for communication. As mentioned, a person’s ability to write and speak effectively depends on how good they…