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Still Water vs. Tap Water: Unveiling the Differences

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May 142 min read

Still Water vs. Tap Water: Unveiling the Differences

When you pour yourself a glass of water, have you ever wondered about the distinction between "still" vs"tap" water?

What is the Difference Between Candy and Sweets?

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Jun 27, 20231 min read

What is the Difference Between Candy and Sweets?

“Candy” in the US means a variety of sugary treats. In the UK, the word “sweets” is used to refer to the same types of treats.

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Jun 27, 20232 min read

How to Use Present Simple?

Present Simple is a verb tense used to describe habitual actions, general truths, or scheduled events.

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Jun 14, 20232 min read

What are Idioms and How to Use Them?

Idioms are phrases or expressions that possess figurative meanings different from their literal interpretations.

What is the Difference Between Dessert and Pudding?

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May 12, 20232 min read

What is the Difference Between Dessert and Pudding?

The difference between "pudding" and "dessert" in American and British English is rooted in their different culinary traditions and history.

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May 3, 20233 min read

How to use the Rule of Three?

This article tells what is the Rule of Three and how to use it. It also gives a few popular examples.

When do we use articles “a”, “an” and “the”? And when we don't?

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Apr 28, 20234 min read

When do we use articles “a”, “an” and “the”? And when we don't?

Articles play a vital role in conveying precise meanings and establishing the specificity of nouns. Two primary types of articles exist: def

What is Alliteration and How Do We Use It?

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Apr 26, 20232 min read

What is Alliteration and How Do We Use It?

Alliteration is a literary technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginning of words within a phrase or

Why is American English different from British English?

Vlad K

Apr 25, 20232 min read

Why is American English different from British English?

A brief story on the differences between American and British English

What is the difference between a car boot and a trunk?

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Apr 21, 20232 min read

What is the difference between a car boot and a trunk?

The boot and trunk are storage compartments in a vehicle, and practically mean the same thing, yet have some distinct meanings in American.

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Apr 14, 20233 min read

How football is different from soccer?

In America "football"l is referred to as American football and "soccer" is referred to as football played in Europa and South America.

What is the difference between crisps and chips?

Vlad K

Apr 12, 20232 min read

What is the difference between crisps and chips?

How crisps and chips are different. How did they originate and what does American and British English use.

How Subway is different from Underground?

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Mar 31, 20232 min read

How Subway is different from Underground?

What is the difference between the underground and the subway? How are they different?

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Mar 24, 20232 min read

How to use Past Simple (Regular verbs)

Past Simple is a tense used in English grammar to describe actions or events that happened in the past. It is also known as the Simple Past

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Mar 15, 20232 min read

Popsicle and Ice Lolly

Popsicles and ice lollies are two of the most popular frozen treats around the world. They are both delicious desserts.

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Mar 10, 20232 min read

The Verb 'to be'

The verb ‘to be’ is one of the most important and versatile verbs in the English language. It has been around for hundreds of years and...

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Mar 1, 20231 min read

Cupcake and Fairy Cake

When it comes to sweet treats, Americans and Brits have different names for the same thing. Cupcakes and fairy cakes are no exception....

Present Perfect in American and British English

Vlad K

Feb 15, 20231 min read

Present Perfect in American and British English

Present Perfect in American and British English and its differences.

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Jan 31, 20232 min read

Sneakers and Trainers

Trainers and sneakers are two types of shoes that have been around for a long time and have been used in many different countries.

What is the Difference between an Aubergine and an Eggplant?

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Jan 27, 20231 min read

What is the Difference between an Aubergine and an Eggplant?

Everyone has heard of an aubergine, especially since they ended up on the rather short list of food emojis, but have you ever heard of an...