The simple, three-letter word “but” might not sound or look special, interesting or beautiful. But this little word can be…
Today on Everyday Grammar, we will explore some differences in American English spoken in different regions, or parts of the…
In a recent report, we asked readers and listeners from around the world to write us about their hobbies and studies. In…
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The Sixth Sense is a famous American movie. The 1999 film tells the story of a young boy who has…
Today, let me start with a question: What do the following three statements have in common? You are learning about…
Imagine you are watching an American film or television show - a mystery, for example. You hear one of the…
Every language has its own way of saying something happened in the past, is happening now or will happen in…
In a recent Everyday Grammar report, we explored phrasal expressions. Phrasal expressions are groups of words that take on a…
Can you think of something recent that you wish you had done differently? I can. Last weekend, I decided to…
When you learn a new language, you must learn the meaning of individual words. But, there is another area that…
This is Everyday Grammar. On many of our programs, we talk about the dos of the English language – how and when…
TED Talk videos are popular in the United States and other countries. These videos explore issues in science, technology, education…
Here is the truth about the English language: Some words take up so much space in the dictionary that they could be…
A few years ago, On the American television show Saturday Night Live, actor Jerry Seinfeld answered questions from the audience.…