English Lessons: Movie Titles With Incorrect Grammar
As previously mentioned, English grammar is very difficult to get to grips with. From punctuation to capitalisation, it can be a hard concept to get your head around. However practice makes perfect and that means practicing your grammar outside the classroom.
As time goes by, we experience changes in technology, the way we live, medicine, and even the sorts of hobbies that people find popular; 80 years ago Yoga wasn't as much of a trend as it is today. The same thing happens with the way we speak. Year after year words are created to accompany the transformations of our lives, and new words like "fro-yo" need to be added in the dictionary because we can’t stop enjoying a frozen yogurt during a hot summer.
In the same way that words are added and created, other words have become practically extinct; not only do they disappear from our daily conversations but they are also taken out of the dictionary. These word have been erased in order to add new and useful ones, but we don't want to forget them! Here is a list of 9 words you might have never heard before (and probably won't hear ever again):
A homophone is a word that sounds the same but is spelled differently and has a different meaning. There are a lot of different examples of homophones, which can make learning English difficult.
Wellies are waterproof boots, most often made from rubber or a rubbery plastic. They are usually worn for walking on wet, muddy ground, such as during a big rain storm or during hikes.
These little words, "yes" and "no", are two of the most important in the English language. They may be short and simple, but they are used every day in a huge variety of contexts.
Living and studying English in the United States can be great adventure; you’ll not only improve your language skills, but you’ll also have the chance to visit many amazing and diverse places.
The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday famous for its positive attitude towards death. Friends and family gather together to pray for and remember their loved ones who are no longer living. It is a festive and colorful celebration lasting three days, and remains a defining part of Mexican culture.
Representing a change of the seasons, spring break is the magical time when little baby animals are born and winter’s icy grip becomes weakened by the spring sun. It is hardly surprising, then, that in almost every culture this time of year is seen as the perfect excuse for celebrations to mark the promise of spring. Some call it spring magic!
Hello! You might not know but November 21st was World Hello Day. It’s an annual event which celebrates communication and peace. It is really easy to get involved. Find out how people take part and learn some fun facts about the word hello.
When was the last time you traveled? Did you have a good time? Most people love traveling because it often means visiting somewhere that is unfamiliar to you, or somewhere different from where you live. For some, traveling is a hobby, while for others it's part of a job.