Archive for June, 2009

Confusing Words : Me and Mine

As in I and me we usually choose the correct form by instinct. Me is used as the object of a verb or preposition. You use me to refer to yourself. In short answers, we usually use this form. For example:- * Knock at the door – “Who’s there?” ~ “It’s me!” * “I want [...]

Confusing Words : I and Me

Usually we choose the correct form by instinct. For example;- I am a teacher. (not me) Give that to me. (not I) There are other times when people make mistakes with these two pronouns. I/me is difficult when it is coupled with another pronoun or with a noun. This is when you have to think [...]

Confusing Words – Test

Test yourself to see if you understand the correct use of some of the more confusing words and terms. Any vs Some Been vs Gone Borrow vs Lend By vs Until Check vs Control He’s vs His I / Me / My Say / Tell / Ask There / Their / They’re To / Too [...]

Confusing Words : alot, a lot and allot

Today let us look at three words which can be confusing. a lot / alot / allot A lot, meaning a large amount or number of people or things, can be used to modify a noun. For example:- “I need a lot of time to develop this web site.” It can also be used as [...]

Confusing Words In English

The English Language can be confusing. There are quite a lot of words that are similar but with quite different meanings. Oh well, everyone makes mistakes in English and especially when you are just beginning to study this interesting subject. This will be the first of many such posts where you learn some of these [...]

Why Study The English Language?

To keep up with the developments in almost all areas of human life, a need to study the English language is a must. English has been recognized as a global language. It is a prevailing language used in aviation, world of computing, science and technology, shipping, computer, tourism, diplomacy, and business. If you enjoy sports [...]

Insider Tips To Speak English With Proficiency

English can be a difficult language to master even when it is your native tongue because of pronunciation variations and irregular verbs. If you are learning it as a second language, then it can be very frustrating. Whether you are attending its classes or learning the language through a distance learning program, there are easy [...]