What is the Oxford comma?
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Ten words with most separate meanings?
Here are the top ten words with the most entries in the Oxford English Dictionary:
How did The Beatles get their name?
The their early press interviews The Beatles were repeatedly asked about their name - particularly its unorthodox spelling. They gave many different and often contradictory explanations. This one, given by John Lennon, is particularly implausible.
Why did English become the 'global language'?
English is the world's leading lingua franca or second language (see L2 speakers in the table below). According to David Crystal, this has nothing to do with its inherent qualities. Other linguists disagree: Read More Download English Language FAQ Teaching Pack only £1.99
Most common spelling mistakes in English?
These are the five most common spelling errors in English:
What are the key concepts in English language teaching?
There are, of course, many different approaches. Here is a short guide to some of them: Teaching English Toolkit Low cost ESOL Teaching Packs
What is TOEFL?
The Test of English as a Foreign Language. TOEFL is the standardised test used by American universities and many employers to test the language level of non-native speakers of English. Nik Peachey guides you through a typical reading activity or you can try a free practice test here , English as a foreign - or second or other - language has many obscure acronyms.