Alphabetical phonetics

The English language came together as an amalgamation of a few different languages. However, it has around 40 sounds which are represented by only 26 letters. So in the English language, one sound does not always correspond to one letter. So how can we decode a word in the English language? The Alphabetical Phonetics is… [Continue]

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Benefits of learning from an English Online teachers

Traditional ways of learning are increasingly becoming outdated. The Internet has changed the way we are connecting with the world. An area that the internet has most impacted is education. For those looking to learn English, the internet has been a boon. English language courses that were cost prohibitive can now be easily accessed online… [Continue]

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A polyglot may also be called multilingual

So what is a Polyglot? Or, who is a polyglot? The dictionary defines it as “A polyglot is a person with a command of many languages. A polyglot may also be called multilingual, although that term is used for communities as well as individuals.” So are Polyglots smarter than us, high achievers, brainiacs or simple… [Continue]

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Learning a language to keep your mind sharp

Learning a language is seen as a way to keep your mind sharp and brains working. So why are people so reluctant to learn a new language? Learning a language has challenges that are difficult to tackle if not done in a systematic way. Yes, every new skill requires a set of rules to be… [Continue]

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The 5 most commonly used American expressions and phrases

American TV shows and movies are all-pervasive so I am pretty certain we have all heard an American expression. Now that social media has taken over these American expressions have become even more part of our lives. Whether we are using these correctly, or even understanding them correctly is a whole different matter. Let’s walk… [Continue]