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So, How Do Canadians Speak, eh?
There is no one answer to the question of what makes Canadian truly English, but every Canadian can give you their answer. It may be from the signature "eh" at the end of a sentence, or the weak "T" sound, more like a "D", like as in butter ("budder"). This CBC video will give you… Continue reading So, How Do Canadians Speak, eh?
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Habitual Grammar Mistakes
What are "habitual mistakes" when speaking English? They are minor grammar mistakes made when speaking that (usually) do not interfere with communication. A student asked, "Does it matter if I say 'I went to there' and not 'I went there'?" I said yes and no. No, it doesn't matter if you want to be understood,… Continue reading Habitual Grammar Mistakes
IELTS 2-Minute Tip
Today I tested 12 IELTS candidates, three were native speakers and others ranged from 1 to 8. One point that was very obvious between the native and non-native speakers was the way they told stories. The native testers always included the listener, which created interest and excitement. Native speakers use phrases like, "You know what… Continue reading IELTS 2-Minute Tip
