Everyday Grammar (日常语法)

2022-06-02 But: a Small, Common, and Important Word

The simple, three-letter word “but” might not sound or look special, interesting or beautiful. But this little word can be…

3 years ago

2022-05-26 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…

3 years ago

2022-05-19 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…

4 years ago

2022-05-12 Connotation

Today on Everyday Grammar, we will explore the meanings of words considering how we think and feel about them. We will…

4 years ago

2022-05-22 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…

4 years ago

2022-04-28 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…

4 years ago

2022-04-21 Giving Writers Helpful Feedback

This week, we give some feedback and writing suggestions to a listener. In recent weeks, we have received wonderful messages…

4 years ago

2022-04-14 Expressing Thanks and Appreciation

Expressing Thanks and Appreciation Today on Everyday Grammar, we take a closer look at several ways we can express our…

4 years ago

2022-04-07 Writing about Your Life

In today's report, we give writing feedback to one of our readers. You will learn about subject-verb agreement, vocabulary, verb…

4 years ago

2022-03-31 Describing Your Life

Imagine you want to talk about your life. Perhaps you are talking to a friend, presenting to an English class,…

4 years ago