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What Are Homophones

Homophones and Near Homophones

A homophone is a word that sounds like another word but has a different meaning. For example, “mail” and “male” sound the same.

Countable and Uncountables

Countable vs Uncountable Nouns

Some nouns you can count, like apples. We call these “countable nouns”. But you can’t count “uncountable nouns” like water or sugar.

Direct and Reported Speech

Direct and Reported Speech

Direct and reported speech are two ways we can share what someone else has said. We look at their differences and the rules using them.

British vs American English

British vs American English

British and American English are like siblings from the same language family. They share a lot, but they also have their unique quirks.

Ordinal Numbers

Ordinal Numbers

Ordinal numbers tell us the order of things. Imagine you cross the finish line first, you’re in 1st place. That’s an ordinal number.

Toastmasters ESL Students Feature

Toastmasters for ESL Students

For anyone who wants to learn English, this is one of the best ways to practice speaking English. Here’s my personal experience.

Say vs Tell Differences

Say vs Tell: What’s the Difference?

“Say” and “tell” are both verbs we use for communication. “Say” focuses on the words spoken. “Tell” needs someone to receive the info.