ESL Resources
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Homophones, Homonyms, and Homographs: What’s the Difference?
Jul 20, 2023
6 min read
How are homophones, homonyms, and homographs different from each other? Same spellings? Same pronunciations? Read on to find out.
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Tips to Write Better if English Is Your Second Language
Jul 10, 2023
5 min read
English is an odd language to write in. It’s even harder when English is your second language. But worry not, here are some tips to get better.
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14 Punctuation Marks: Examples & Free Guide on How to Use
Jul 09, 2023
8 min read
In this article, we’ll tell you what the 14 punctuation marks are in English and how to use each one. We’ve added plenty of examples and a free guide so you never have to look for this again!
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10 Best ESL Books for Students & Language Learners
Jul 06, 2023
5 min read
Learning a language is always a challenging task. But reading helps bridge the gap by helping the reader develop an interest by using stories. Here are a few books that will kill two birds with one stone for ESL readers.
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Em Dash vs. En Dash vs. Hyphen: When to Use Which
Jan 18, 2023
7 min read
It is often confusing to understand when to use the en dash, the em dash, or the hyphen in your writing. In this article we will show you how to do just that with the help of relevant examples.
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Common ESL Grammar Mistakes + How to Fix Them
Jan 05, 2023
5 min read
Grammar can be hard for ESL speakers. The first step to improving your grammar is identifying where you’re going wrong. Then it becomes easier.
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What ESL students can learn from ESL writers
May 03, 2022
5 min read
Exophony is the practice of writing (normally creative) in a language that is not one’s mother tongue. Exophonic writers or ESL writers thoroughly grasp another language because of various reasons.