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English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
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"They're," "Their" and "There": What's the Difference?
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Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language [Updated]
William Shakespeare didn't influence just English literature, he influenced the English language in general. Often called England's national poet, even...
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"Say" and "Tell": What's the Difference?
Pop quiz! What's the difference between the following questions? Why does one sentence use "tell" and the other "say"? Read...
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What "Lexical Resource" Means on the IELTS Speaking Test
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What Are Oxymorons? [Updated]
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