Below, you will find some useful strategies for dealing with listening comprehension problems. Have you ever tried any of them? Please let us know in the comments. Tips for Dealing with Listening Comprehension Problems Ask for repetition Ask the speaker to talk speak more slowly Ask clarification questions, such as ‘Do you mean that…” Politely […]
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Too or to?
Too – an intensifier that’s used for emphasis. It’s used in front of adjectives and adverbs and carries a negative connotation. Example: “The car is too expensive.” To – an infinitive marker; a preposition. Examples: “I would like to take a nap;” “I’m going to school.” If you have any questions, please let us know […]
Than or Then?
Have you ever confused ‘than’ with ‘then?’ If your answer is affirmative, please read on. In fact, ‘than’ is used to make comparisons. For example: “The pen is mightier than the sword.” On the other hand, ‘then’ means ‘at that time’ or ‘next.’ For example: “Jack had breakfast, and then he left for work.” […]
Stationary or Stationery? Commonly Confused Words
Some words are often confused. Let’s clarify their meanings. Today’s pair is stationary and stationery. Stationary with an ‘a’ is an adjective that means not moving. For example, a parked car is motionless or stationary. On the other hand, stationery with an ‘e’ is a non-countable noun that is a name for office and writing […]
Compound Sentences
Compound sentences are two simple sentences joined together with conjunctions. There are compound sentences where the subject is the same. For example: “Sarah called and (she) left a message.” The subjects don’t have to be the same in compound sentences. They can also be different like in the example below: For example: “Jack turned the […]
