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Oct 31, 20225 min read

"Say" vs. "Tell": Learn how to use them, and avoid this common mistake (Audio reading included)

Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was an English teacher who was explaining the finer points of reported speech. The...

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Sep 21, 20225 min read

Beginner English: 10 most frequent English preposition mistakes (AUDIO, GIFs, and practice included)

Recommended level: Beginner / Intermediate Learning how to use prepositions correctly in a second language can be a challenge. How we use...

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Oct 16, 20201 min read

Fix These 10 Common Grammar Mistakes

Here are 10 common mistakes that I've heard from beginner, intermediate, and sometimes even advanced English speakers. I hope you find...

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Oct 8, 20202 min read

Avoid These 5 Common Article Mistakes

Watch the Related Video Lesson and Do the Practice Quiz on engVid. English articles can be tough. Some languages don't have them. Others...

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