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Many native speakers pronounce the word Toronto as tərɑnoʊ (Torono), dropping the second “t” sound. Other native speakers will pronounce the word as tərɑntoʊ, keeping the second “t” sound. Notice that in both pronunciations, the first “o” is reduced to the schwa sound /ə/. When the word Toronto is followed by another word, as in the …
Phrasal verbs are extremely common in English. Phrasal verbs are verbs that are made up of a verb and a particle (a preposition OR an adverb) or a verb and two particles (an adverb AND a preposition). To improve your vocabulary, it’s important to use phrasal verbs in your speaking and writing. To do this, write …
By Christopher Rixon – September 11, 2023 One of the most challenging IELTS writing components to master is Grammatical Range and Accuracy. This is a measurement of your ability to use a wide range of grammatical structures without making a lot of errors. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can demonstrate your proficiency in …
Learn English Learning a new language can be difficult — but with practice and the right resources, you can quickly learn to speak fluent. How can you stay motivated? Take action. Get started on these 10 easy steps to learning. In this tutorial Barbara Hall recommends that you follow 10 easy steps to success so that …
