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Confused About When to Use 'Accept' vs 'Except' in My Email Reply
Hi everyone! I was writing a reply to a colleague and got stuck choosing between 'accept' and 'except.' For example, should I write 'I will accept your invitat…
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Where should I place adverbs like 'always' or 'often' in English sentences?
I'm writing some sentences for my English homework, but I'm confused about where to put words like 'always' or 'never.' For example, should I say 'She is alway…
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Confused by English spelling vs. pronunciation in words like 'knight' and 'though'
I'm having trouble understanding why some English words are spelled so differently from how they are pronounced. For example, I recently came across the words …
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Confused About When to Use Gerunds After Verbs Like 'Enjoy' and 'Start' in Sentences
I'm having trouble figuring out when I should use a gerund after certain verbs in English. For example, I see sentences like "I enjoy swimming" and "She starte…
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Confused about English stress patterns and how they change meaning in sentences
I'm having trouble figuring out how stress patterns in spoken English affect both my writing and listening skills. For example, I heard that where we put the s…
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Confused About Using 'to go' vs 'going' After Certain Verbs in English Sentences
I'm having trouble figuring out when I should use an infinitive (like "to go") and when I should use a gerund (like "going") after some verbs. For example, sho…
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Help! My sentences sound like direct translations from my native language
I'm always worried that my English writing doesn't sound natural, and sometimes my sentences feel like I'm just translating from my first language (Spanish). F…
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Confused About When to Use 'Remember to do' vs. 'Remember doing'—What's the Difference?
Hi everyone! I keep running into examples where verbs like "remember," "stop," and "forget" are used with both a gerund and an infinitive, but the meaning seem…
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What steps can I take to catch and fix my own grammar errors in English conversations?
I'm currently learning English and sometimes I notice that I make grammar mistakes while speaking or writing, but I'm not always sure how to correct myself. Fo…
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Confused About 'Stop Doing' vs 'Stop to Do': Which One Should I Use in This Sentence?
I'm editing an email for work and got stuck on which phrase to use: should I write 'I stopped working to answer the phone' or 'I stopped working answering the …
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Still Mixing Up Articles and Prepositions Even at C1—Is This Normal?
Hi everyone, I’ve been studying English for years and recently passed my C1 exam, but I keep noticing similar mistakes popping up again in my writing. For exam…
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Should I say 'I remember locking the door' or 'I remember to lock the door' when talking about my morning routine?
I'm a bit confused about the difference between saying "I remember locking the door" and "I remember to lock the door." This morning, I wasn't sure which one t…
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I understand English well but still make mistakes that sound unnatural—how can I improve?
I've been studying English for years and I feel like I understand most things I read or hear. But when I write or speak, I often say things that my native spea…
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Should I say 'try to fix the computer' or 'try fixing the computer'? Which is right in my situation?
I'm writing an email at work to a colleague about a computer issue, and I'm unsure about which phrase sounds more natural or correct. For example, should I wri…
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Confused about 'used to', 'be used to', and 'get used to' in daily conversations
I'm having trouble figuring out when to use 'used to', 'be used to', and 'get used to.' For example, I wanted to tell my friends about my life before moving to…
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Can I use 'would' or 'used to' for past habits? Examples with my childhood routine
Hi everyone, I'm writing a paragraph about my childhood, and I'm feeling confused about when to use 'used to' and 'would' for past habits. For example, I want …
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Confused about 'if' sentences: Is it 'If I will go' or 'If I go'?
Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused about how to use conditional sentences in English. I was writing an email to a friend and wanted to say that I will visit them …
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Confused About Zero vs. First Conditional: Which Should I Use When Talking About Habits?
I'm writing a short story and trying to describe what usually happens when my character gets home from work. I'm not sure if I should use the zero or first con…
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Confused About Using 'If I Were' vs. 'If I Am' in Hypothetical Situations
I'm writing an email to a friend about what I would do if I lived in another country, but I'm not sure how to phrase it correctly. Should I say, "If I live in …
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Confused About When to Use the Third Conditional or a Mixed Conditional in Past Situations
I'm proofreading an essay for my English class, and I'm not sure if I'm using the third conditional or a mixed conditional correctly. For example, I wrote: "If…