LS Refresher 80: Beside or Besides

Cambridge Dictionary gave the following rules that will help us learn how to use “beside" or "besides" A. Beside is a preposition. It means ‘at the side of’ or ‘next to’. It is rather formal: Example: He would like to take a photograph of us. Would you come and sit beside me? B. Besides is a preposition or a linking adverb. …

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 …

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, …

LS Refresher 20: Indirect Questions

When asking indirect questions, where do we put is and are? Check out today’s LS Refresher video and find out.       EspressoEnglish stated that the verb (is/are) comes after the subject in indirect questions.   Examples: Direct question: What time is it? Indirect questions: Do you know what time is it? – wrong Do you know …

Language Trivia (언어 상식): Is ‘Irregardless’ a word?

Here are some interesting trivia about the English language! Check out this video by Business Insider.             https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider/videos/10154743619774071/?t=0   Source For Duzon teachers and staff, please use the link below: \\duzonenh2\blog$\01 Blog Posting\2018\03 March\23\Language Trivia