ESL English TipsEnglish as a Second Language - ESLTutors and StudentsESL English Tips is a little section for those wanting to either improve their English because it is a second language – or – like me – have often forgotten basic grammar etc and would like to do some revision. Pages of English tips will be added from time to time – keep checking the updates for new pages. Topics or tips are: English grammar- odds and ends: Homonyms, homophones, synonyms and antonyms American English versus British English Proverbs, Sayings and so on Using polysyllabic Words Commonly confused words The use of a dictionary and a thesaurus is almost a lost art - the over reliance on 'spell check' has not improved either spelling or grammar. Having said that, I am not a grammar nazi - but a reasonable command of the language does help us get more out of any authors work - not just his storyline - but the language tools he uses can add to our enjoyment. And if you are not native speakers of English then gaining as much knowledge of the English language is imperative if you are to comprehend the language fully and enjoy the multitude of top fiction in any genre: be it science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, biographies, westerns or adventure. The web site English for Students has a large collection of tools and resources which you may find handy to explore for greater knowledge of English. Go to Homonyms and other grammar odds and ends
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