Category Archives: Vocabulary

English Words that are often Confused #3

Posted on October 30, 2019 by mhardy3222

First, read English Words that are often Confused #1 & #2. Today, I’m continuing with English Words that are often Confused: words starting with ‘D’. Take note of prepositions (about, to, on, etc.) which often collate with the confusing words. … Continue reading →

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English Words that are often Confused #2

Posted on August 3, 2019 by mhardy3222

First, read English Words that are often Confused #1 Today, I’m continuing with English Words that are often Confused: words starting with ‘C’. I couldn’t find any common confusing words starting with ‘B’, so let’s move on to ‘C’. Take note … Continue reading →

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English Words that are often Confused #1

Posted on July 9, 2019 by mhardy3222

I have written two posts recently on Spelling Mistakes that Ruin your Writing. They are a small number of mistakes which are easily fixed as soon as you understand the grammar. Don’t worry! The grammar is basic and easily understood. … Continue reading →

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222 Words to Use instead of “Said”.

Posted on May 12, 2019 by mhardy3222

Jenn from http://www.grammarcheck.net regularly sends me Infographics. Infographics are easy-to-read graphics which contain information that improves your English. Perhaps you saw the last Infographic I re-posted on November 24, 2018, 147 Words to Use instead of “Very”? Many English students, … Continue reading →

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Divulging and disclosing (The language of giving information)

Posted on March 2, 2019 by mhardy3222

For English learners who would like to vary their spoken and written language, have a look at this wonderful post from the online Cambridge Dictionary. Why use ‘said’ and ‘told’ all the time when you can be so much more … Continue reading →

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The life and soul of the party (How we behave at social events)

Posted on January 17, 2019 by mhardy3222

About Words – Cambridge Dictionary blog Tara Moore/DigitalVision/GettyImages by Kate Woodford How do your friends behave at social events? Is one of them the life and soul of the party, chatting, laughing and dancing with everyone? Or perhaps you know a … Continue reading →

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English Idioms in Pictures #8

Posted on January 13, 2019 by mhardy3222

Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom HAVING A WHALE OF A TIME. Once on the site, you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations … Continue reading →

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147 Words to Use instead of “Very”

Posted on November 24, 2018 by mhardy3222

How often do you use the word “Very” to add emphasis to an ordinary word? How about trying out some dynamic new words? (Don’t you think that “dynamic” is preferable to “better”?) Once again, GrammarCheck.net  have created an easy-to-use, helpful Infographic … Continue reading →

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A song with Collocations and Idioms

Posted on September 29, 2018 by mhardy3222

The English language is full of collocations and idioms. By collocations, I mean words that naturally go together like ‘high hopes‘, ‘heavy rain‘, and ‘make friends‘. We don’t say ‘tall hopes’, ‘huge rain‘ or ‘produce friends‘.  Idioms are expressions whose … Continue reading →

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English Idioms in Pictures #7

Posted on September 22, 2018 by mhardy3222

Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom TIME FLIES. Once on the site,  you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations of idioms FREE.                             

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