While proper grammar and precise word choice are essential, the correct pronunciation of individuals’ names holds an even greater significance – and that’s what I’ll be discussing today. You might be wondering, “What’s so complicated about pronouncing someone’s name, and why does it matter so much?” As non-native English speakers, we often make assumptions about […]
When to use MYSELF vs. BY MYSELF
The other day, one of my students told me she was confused about when to say myself vs. by myself. Since I’ve heard others struggle with these expressions too, I decided to make this post. Today, we’ll delve into the difference between the expressions myself, yourself, etc. and by myself, by yourself, etc. […]
20 years in the US: what I still can’t get used to
Use of ADVISE, RECOMMEND, SUGGEST in a sentence
Today, we’ll explore how to correctly use the verbs of suggestion: advise, recommend, and suggest. Other verbs of suggestion include ask, demand, insist, prefer, propose, request, and urge. But I’ve chosen to focus on advise, recommend, and suggest because they tend to be the most confusing for some of my students. Let’s start with […]