Grammar Tips

Introduction Learning English can be tricky, especially when a single word has two completely opposite meanings. These words are called contranyms (also known as auto-antonyms or Janus words). Understanding contranyms is important because they show how context can change the meaning of a word entirely. In this article, we will explore what contranyms are, why

Introduction English learners often struggle with there, their and they’re because these words sound identical but have different meanings and uses. These are called homophones, which means they are pronounced the same but spelled differently. Please note that they all begin with the letters ‘the’ – this will make sure that you don’t misspell ‘their’

Contractions in English Communication – Introduction We all use some form of contraction in our daily lives. For example, when we say “I can’t afford it” or “I’m going out” – these phrases are using contractions. They make our speech sound natural and help us communicate faster. But do you know how to wield this linguistic

Introduction This post looks at tag questions and how to use them correctly. For those who prefer to watch a video, this is for you: This is one of those tag questions, isn’t it? See what I did there? As you can see, the question above is an example of a tag question. Tag questions