搜索 复制 Language Variation in the US Today on Everyday Grammar, we will explore some differences in American English spoken in different regions, or parts of the country. The United States is a large country, and there are areas where people us...
搜索 复制 Hobbies and Studies In a recent report, we asked readers and listeners from around the world to write us about their hobbies and studies. In this week's Everyday Grammar, we will share part of a message from Evgeny in Ukraine. Evgeny wr...
Today on Everyday Grammar, we will explore the meanings of words considering how we think and feel about them. We will learn how to choose the best words based on their definitions and additional meanings, or connotations, when we speak or write. Con...
What Are Dangling Participles? In today's Everyday Grammar, we will explore a common issue in grammar classes: dangling participles. These structures can reduce clarity in communication. You will learn about how to identify and correct dangling parti...
Lana Del Rey Song Teaches about Figurative Language It has been 10 years since American music artist Lana Del Rey released Born to Die, the album that made her a star. Since then, the singer-songwriter has released six more records, including two wit...
Lana Del Rey Song Teaches about Figurative Language It has been 10 years since American music artist Lana Del Rey released Born to Die, the album that made her a star. Since then, the singer-songwriter has released six more records, including two wit...
Giving Writers Helpful Feedback In recent weeks, we have received wonderful messages from our readers and listeners. These messages contain stories of happiness, sadness, and everything in between. One message we received was from Shahjahan. In this...
Expressing Thanks and Appreciation Today on Everyday Grammar, we take a closer look at several ways we can express our thanks and appreciation. We will use the well-known 1984 film, The Karate Kid, as an example of how we can show our gratitude. Appr...
Writing about Your Life Imagine you want to describe your life. You might begin with where and when you were born. In last week's report, Describing Your Life, we showed you how one of the most famous books of 20th century literature, Midnight's Chil...
Describing Your Life Imagine you want to talk about your life. Perhaps you are talking to a friend, presenting to an English class, or writing about your childhood. You might start with where your life began in other words, where and when you were bo...
