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Earn money / win money: not the same meaning

Earn money / win money: not the same meaning

April 26, 2013
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Common Errors, Commonly confused words, Speak Well

Written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Earn money and win money are confusing especially for native French speakers. In French, gagner de l’argent means earn…

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Dictation for advanced learners: three new

Dictation for advanced learners: three new

April 23, 2013
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Dictation exercises, Pronunciation, Write Well

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Breathe and Breath

Breathe and Breath

April 20, 2013
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Common Errors, Commonly confused words, Grammar is fun, Pronunciation, Speak Well

written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Breathe and breath are two of the most confusing words for English speakers (even native speakers) and learners. Confusing…

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Using Being and Been

Using Being and Been

April 14, 2013
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written by Lilian Ndongmo. ESL Teacher Question from Musa: “When do I use being and been, with examples…please.”  Similarity: Both being and been come from…

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Earworm

Earworm

April 7, 2013
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Has English Gone Nuts?, Speak Well, Vocabulary

Look at this situation: You listen to a song or a piece of music on the radio or on TV or anywhere else. One hour…

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Dictation for Advanced learners: four new

Dictation for Advanced learners: four new

April 2, 2013
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