Business English is one of the essential qualities you need to have a successful career. However, in an environment where many people can speak English at work and in their private lives, it is of great importance that you stand …
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Using the words “neither” and “either” can be confusing for many students, but in this short lesson, I will teach you how to use these words with confidence. We use both “neither” and “either” when comparing options. We use “neither” as a negative, to indicate that …
This is a very good question. It is also an excellent question! In conversations, many English speakers use the word “very” as a way to intensify the value of another word. When we speak casually, we often choose the first …
This is a hairy subject with several tentacles leading off like an octopus. Here, we will address some groups of singular nouns that end with s. These are the most common, as we think of nouns ending with s …
“Probably” is a word you’ll hear often in English. Americans in particular use this word in daily conversations. The meaning is “almost certain; most likely based on the current knowledge.” It’s similar to “maybe,” but with a little more assurance …
We meet students of all levels on the Cambly learning platform and many express the same sentiment. So why is it so? Daily I see children smiling shyly, communicating by drawing on our interactive Kids program; answering correctly but reluctant …
“If there is a will there’s a way” and those of you on Cambly know that your hard work and studying pays off, Shall you be a better English speaker, or will you be a better English speaker? You …
In simple terms, a homophone in English is a word that is pronounced the same as another word, but differs in meaning. A homophone may also differ in spelling. The two words may be spelled the same, such as left …
What are the most common English idioms you have encountered so far? Have you learned a phrase in which the literal meaning of the sentence made absolutely no sense at all? Well, that’s because idioms should not be taken literally. …
The phrase “get to know” and the verb “learn” both refer to acquiring knowledge you did not already have. However, there is a slight difference in their uses. Most of the time “get to know” refers to becoming familiar with …