LS Refresher 44: Phrasal Verbs Using The Word, Break

When talking to  native speakers,  you might come across idiomatic phrases consisting of  a verb and an adverb or another verb. Such idiomatic phrases are called phrasal verbs. Here are some of them and their meanings. source: pixabay break something in - to wear something several times so that it won't feel new and uncomfortable …

Vocabulary Tips (어휘 팁): All Right vs. Alright

Is it "alright" to use “all right”? Check this post and find out. Source: Pixabay According to Dictionary.com, “all right” can mean a lot of things such as: Yes: All right, I’ll go with you.Safe: Are you all right?Reliable/good: That fellow is all right.Satisfactorily: His work is coming along all right. The one-word spelling of …

Grammar Tips: Past Perfect Tense vs. Past Simple Tense

Do you confuse the past perfect tense with the past simple tense? Check this post and know the difference between the two. Source: Pixabay According to Learn English, the most common mistake with the past perfect tense is to overuse it just because it is used to talk about an earlier past. Earlier past does …

Grammar Tips: Past Perfect Tense

Do you know how to use the past perfect tense properly? If not, check this post and find out. Source: Pixabay Source: Writing Explained According to Learn English, the formula for the past perfect tense is: had + past participle. The formula is constant for both singular and plural subjects. We use the past perfect …

Writing Tips: Where to Put a Comma?

Do you sometimes get confused whether you should put a comma or not in your sentences? Answer the short quiz below and find out. Source: Pixabay Huffingtonpost gave a guide on where to put a comma. Compound sentences A compound sentence comprises two independent clauses. Each clause has a subject and verb and could stand …

Grammar Tips: Difference Between ‘Very’ and ‘Too’

Do you sometimes get confused between the words "VERY" and "TOO"? If you do, check this post! Source: Pixabay According to Portland English Language Academy, both come before adjectives or adverbs. They make those words stronger. However, “very” does not have a negative meaning, while “too” does. The test was “very” difficult.The test was “too” …

Writing Tips: Every day and Everyday

Do you know when to use "every day" and "everyday"? Answer the short quiz below and find out. Source: Pixabay According to ABC Learn English, having a space or no space between 'every' and 'day' changes the meaning significantly. 'Everyday' is an adjective. It means 'ordinary' or 'daily'. It is used to describe something that …

Grammar Tips: Articles and Names Of Countries

Do we need to use "the"with names of countries? Answer the short quiz below and find out. Source: Pixabay The general rule is 'not to  use "the" with names of countries except with  countries that have plural names, and with countries that include the words "republic", "kingdom", or "states" in their names. Examples: in Korea, …

Vocabulary Tips: Celebrant Vs. Celebrator

Want to know the difference between a celebrant and a celebrator? Check this post and find out. Source: Carolyn Acton Events The Free Dictionary defined both words as a person who is celebrating. Merriam-Webster defined a celebrant as a person who celebrates something, and a celebrator is someone who  observes a notable occasion with festivities. …

Vocabulary Tips (어휘 팁): Strange Words Only Millennials Could Think Up

Do you want to keep on improving your English speaking skills? (영어 말하기 스킬을 늘리고 싶나요?) Check out this video by The Dictionary.com to learn some strange words only millennials could think up  (이 비디오를 보세요.) Slacktivism - a derogatory portmanteau aimed at political activists on the internet.    To read more about this post, please …