The mistakes in English that each of us makes

It doesn't matter what level you have. Even native speakers are sometimes confused in these words, says Lifehacker. 1. Lay and lie This is the pearl of all grammatical mistakes. Precisely because the words are similar in meaning and sound. But the nuances still exist. To lie is translated by the Cambridge Dictionary: ...

What exactly does it mean to be “fluent” in a language?

When exactly can we confidently say that we speak a certain language fluently? When are we able to form several coherent sentences? When do native speakers understand us? The answer to this question is not obvious, the BBC writes. American politician and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigage stands out from other candidates ...

16 text abbreviations you need to know for fluent English

Anyone with a phone and network access should know these abbreviations so they don't feel stress and confusion. 1. TFX The abbreviation comes from That feel / feeling when translates as "this feeling / feeling when" and is most often used in combination with ...

A different type of thinking: 17 mistakes of Russian-speaking people in English

Many of us have been studying English for several years. But it is not given to everyone, because we forget one big secret: communication in a foreign language implies a different way of thinking. And to learn English well, you need to change your thinking. Otherwise, you will make annoying mistakes over and over again. Bright Side made ...

How to quickly learn English: 30 working tips

Many spend years and still do not reach the desired level. Only a few are fluent in English, although the benefits of this are obvious to everyone, writes Marina Mogilko in the LinguaTrip blog. Fortunately, using the right techniques can greatly speed up the learning process! I…

13 free online English courses that start now

Many people do not have enough money to study English to attend exactly the courses they would like, or the schedule does not fit into the work schedule. ForumDaily has prepared information on 13 online English courses in different directions, which will soon begin in prestigious American ...

5 free sites to memorize English words

How to learn new English words without cramming and boring exercises? Englex has listed several interesting sites for memorizing English words, where you can expand your vocabulary for free and even ... help those in need without spending a penny from your personal funds. ...

9 sites with free audiobooks in English

Many people love to read books, but not many have time to read. Therefore, we offer a selection of 9 sites with the best audiobooks in English for children and adults. All resources are free and do not require registration, so now no ...

English expressions, which are confusing, we laugh Americans

Has it ever happened that you are talking to a foreigner and it seems that you have not confused anything, but his eyes widen and he clearly does not understand you? It's easy to get into an awkward situation when you don't speak your native language and don't know all the intricacies of using certain words. This happens especially often with homophone words that sound the same or almost ...

The mistakes that Americans most often notice in our speech

Mistakes in the speech of Russian-speaking people studying English arise not only due to confusion in grammar or insufficient vocabulary. It is also difficult for us because our speech apparatus was formed in a different way and "sharpened" for a different pronunciation. And besides, we perceive many ordinary things differently from native speakers of English. Bright Side has systematized ...

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