Learning a new language is akin to unraveling a captivating mystery, and for English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners, delving into the subtleties of words can be both intriguing and challenging. Two such words that often puzzle learners are “only” and “just.” While they may seem interchangeable at first glance, a closer examination reveals […]
Welcome, English as an Additional Language (EAL) enthusiasts, to the captivating realm of punctuation! Today, our focus is on a punctuation superhero – the Oxford Comma, or serial comma. This tiny but impactful punctuation mark is here to add clarity and structure to your writing. The Oxford Comma: Definition The Oxford Comma is a punctuation […]
Learning a new language involves mastering various grammatical structures, and one intriguing aspect of English is the use of “there” as a subject in certain sentence constructions. This phenomenon, known as the existential “there” construction, adds depth and variety to English sentences. In this article, we will answer the question “Can there be a subject […]
English is full of nuances, and for intermediate English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners, distinguishing between subtle tenses can be challenging. Two common structures that often cause confusion are “would be vs would have been.” In this article, we’ll unravel the mystery surrounding these phrases, exploring their meanings, uses, and providing ample examples to […]
The causative form in English is a linguistic structure that allows us to express the idea of causing someone to do something or causing something to happen. It is used when one person or thing makes another person or thing do an action. In English, causative constructions are formed using certain verbs and verb structures. […]