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92When to Use Effect vs Affect
When do you use "affect" vs" "effect"? Read for an explanation, plus examples and ways to remember when to use these confusing words.
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89Most Difficult Languages - Polish
I've read about the supposed difficulty of many languages. Some I don't know at all (like Chinese or Arabic, which I'd imagine are difficult), but I did have the opportunity to learn one of the hardest, and supposedly the most grammatically-complex...
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90Improve Writing Skills with Connotation: Verbs and Adjectives
Tips for using verbs and adjectives with connotation to improve your writing skills, with examples. Written by a retired writing/literature teacher.
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89German made easy-The Present Perfect Tense
Continued from German made easy A sentence like this.... " I have bought a car" would be ich habe einen wagen "gekauft". Notice the verb "kaufen" ="to buy" remove "en" add "t" at the end and add "ge" as prefix. Note that just like in...
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88Colorful Taiwanese Expressions and Idioms
To communicate well in Taiwanese it is necessary to learn how to use colorful expressions and idioms. This hub is a sampling of daily adjectives, verbs, expressions, and idioms used by native Taiwanese speakers. Being able to hear and use these expressions will make your stay in Taiwan much more enjoyable.
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87Difficulties In EFL Learning: Interference From The Student's Native Language
Interference from a student's native language is a major problem in EFL and ESL teaching and learning. In my years of teaching ESL and EFL I have seen so many students with pronunciation and sentence structure difficulties. Most of these problems...
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85ESL Games for Kids: Simon Says
If you're an ESL teacher for young children, you really ought to make good use of the children's game Simon Says. If you're an ESL teacher who isn't a native English speaker and who isn't aware of this game,...
84Grammar 101: "You and me" or "You and I" After a Verb or Preposition?
Find out which usage, "You and I" or "You and me" is grammatically correct when used after a verb or a preposition.
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84German made easy-The Conjugation of Strong Verbs in Past Tense
continued from German Made Easy Strong verbs are those that undergo change in their stem when converting to past tense.Here I am going to put up a list of verbs with their conjugation in past tense. Just...
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82Lay vs. Lie: Grammar Errors
Confused as to when you're supposed to use lay vs. lie? You're not alone. These two words have to be two of the more difficult ones to get correct all the time. Read this humorous hub to help you remember, and see if your brain has turned to Swiss cheese.
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