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When learning American English, certain words may confuse you, especially when they look and sound alike. A case in point would be the words “sale” and “sell.” You may already be mistaking one for the other right now. “Sale” is a noun that refers to either the exchange that takes place or selling at a …

We recognize beauty when we see it. Each of us vividly remembers encountering something aesthetically pleasing to the eye — we stopped what we were doing and stared at the sunset, a face, a pet, or a painting. We were so captivated we did not ask what made it so appealing. Aesthetically pleasing refers to …

The English language is riddled with rules and exceptions to those rules, but the use of “there was” and “there were” is relatively straightforward and consistent. As long as you have grasped the basics for the verb “to be,” and you understand plurals, you’ll be able to use these phrases correctly. Both there were and …

Knowing when to use what tense is already confusing for anybody learning the English language, let alone understanding the subtle differences within a single tense. For instance, how does one know when to use either “has been” or “have been”? Has been is used when the subject of the sentence is either he, she, it, …

Plurals are one of the trickier concepts in the English language to grasp because there are so many irregularities. While plurals may look daunting, they are vital, and knowing how and when to use them is an essential part of learning English. You can use two plurals in a sentence and more if necessary. When …

It’s easy to confuse the terms “British” and “English” since they’re so interrelated, but the words are often very distinct from each other, so let’s explore the difference between the two terms. English refers typically to either the people of the nation of England or their culture or language, originating from the Germanic Anglo-Saxon peoples. …