20 Subordinating Conjunctions You Should Know
Conjunctions are like bridges – they connect words or ideas with other words or ideas within a sentence. The three main kinds of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions, and subordinating conjunctions. Firstly, coordinating conjunctions connect similar kinds of words or similar groups of word….
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…
Rhythm, Intonation, and Stress in English
Rhythm, intonation, and stress in English are the three factors in acquiring or in becoming a good English speaker. If you are able to master the speed of how you speak, the intensity of how you speak, and the flow of how you speak, then…
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…
Consonants and Vowels Sounds and Their Difference
There are five vowels and 21 consonants in English, right? Well, as a matter of fact, the answer is no. Consonants and vowels are sounds, not letters. Shocking, isn’t it? But, we need to let you know these things. So, in this topic, we 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…
Asking questions: Types and Tips on How to Ask
Queries are ever present. It helps us learn so much because questioning exists. We get to know the basic of life, the outer universe, and the things beyond because of it. So, it is essential to develop the art of asking questions so that we…
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…
Vowels and Consonants of the Alphabet
The vowels and consonants of the English language is the mother of the language. Without these letters, we will have no words, no sentences, no paragraphs, no novels, and no language will cease to exist. Thus, the emergence of these texts is crucial in order for…