More than a fourth of the global population speaks English, making it the most common language in the world, including both native and foreign speakers. However, English has many words that it derives from other languages, such as French, Greek, and Latin. One such word is “rapport.” The correct spelling of the word is “rapport,” …
Academics
As with many languages, when learning how to spell in English, it can be challenging to learn the rules for suffixes. For example, you’ll often see more than one spelling for a word, such as “nosey” and “nosy.” So, which is correct: “nosey” or “nosy”? “Nosy” is the most common form in both American English …
In any language, when you have the right tools, you can express almost anything. Making plurals and showing ownership in English are both subject to several rules, which leads to our discussion on when to use “students’” and when you should rather use “student’s.” Student’s is the singular form of the possessive noun student, referring …
Imagine you are a high-school student again — your report card has just arrived. Next, you’ll hear the inevitable lecture about how you’ll need to be more focused in your studies…or is it on your studies? This confusion probably explains your B in English. “Focus on” is correct when “focus” is a verb, usually related …
Understanding how and when to use the past tense for an irregular verb like “meet” can be tricky, especially if you’re unsure how the word works. To understand how to use it properly, you’ll need to know the proper meaning. For instance, what’s the difference between “meet” or “met”? The difference between “meet” and “met” …
English grammar is a potentially confusing subject to learn. From nouns and adjectives to verbs and adverbs, there are numerous components to consider. So let’s talk about what a simple apostrophe can do to a single word — for example, the word “friends.” “Friends” is the plural word for “friend,” which means more than one …