Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a widely recognized guideline used to measure the level of language proficiency a learner has achieved in a specific language. It was established by the Council of Europe and has been increasingly adopted by other countries. If […]
The most WEIRD Plural Word in English
If you have been studying English for a while, you may know that that are different ways of changing the form of a word from its singular form to its plural form. But do you know what is the most weird (or weirdest, if you’re a conservative!) plural word in English? It doesn’t follow the […]
Homophones: Words That Sound The Same In English
Do you know what homophones are? According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, homophones are words that are pronounced the same as other words but have different meanings or spellings, or both. You’ve probably noticed that you can find many everyday words that are homophones in English. Knowing homophones help you improve your pronunciation by relating […]
Words That Sound Like Letters
Have you ever noticed that that the English language has some words that sound like letters? This phenomenon influences how we write on the internet, for example. If you’ve chatted on the internet with other English speakers, you’ve probably seen someone asking ‘how r u?’. It can also originate memes that you can find on […]
The Longest Word In English
How many unusual things do you know? How often do you impress your friends with information that may not be that relevant in everyday life but is extremely interesting to know? If you like being one of these knowledgeable people, check out what the longest word in English is and what it means and start […]