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Intensifiers in English

2023-03-27T09:53:03+01:00

As we all know by now, English is full of great ways to say things. It can be a very descriptive (colorful, detailed) language, and there are a lot of different ways you can say something. But how do you make things even more descriptive? How do you say something was bigger or badder or more? This is where intensifiers in English come into play. Using intensifiers in English is how we make adjectives stronger and your sentences more descriptive. Here's how you can do it: Intensifiers There are a few different levels of intensifiers in English that you can [...]

Intensifiers in English2023-03-27T09:53:03+01:00

Loan Words from Irish

2024-06-27T11:52:38+01:00

If you've been following Bespeaking for any length (long) of time, you know that we love our loan words! Loan words are always fascinating (really interesting) because they help to show how languages work together and borrow (take) from each other... especially English. Some of you may not know that Irish is its own language, not just an accent spoken by the Irish people! We get some very interesting and useful words from the Irish language. So, if you've been looking to expand your English (and Irish) knowledge, this may just be the blog for you. Check out these other [...]

Loan Words from Irish2024-06-27T11:52:38+01:00

Like and As in English: Easy English Blog- Bespeaking

2023-03-27T09:29:37+01:00

How do you talk about two things in English? How do you talk about similar (almost the same) things? Do you know? There's a very easy way to compare things in English. To do so, you can use the words like and as in English. Like and as are prepositions or conjunctions. But they can also be used to compare things. If you want to know how these words work, keep reading! Like Like + noun = "similar to" or "in the same way" Like is a preposition. It is followed by a noun or a pronoun. Using like is [...]

Like and As in English: Easy English Blog- Bespeaking2023-03-27T09:29:37+01:00

Homonyms in English: Some Tricky Ones

2023-03-01T16:22:29+01:00

English has a lot of things that can trip up (confuse) English students, and one of the trickiest ones are homonyms. Homonyms in English are words that are both pronounced and spelled the same, but have different meanings. This can be particularly confusing (hard to understand) when you're reading, as you have to use the context clues in the sentence to understand what is being said. Homonyms are a particularly advanced part of learning English, but we're here this week to help explain some of the interesting ones. Once you know what to look out for, you'll hopefully be able [...]

Homonyms in English: Some Tricky Ones2023-03-01T16:22:29+01:00

Most Commonly Confused Words: Part 2

2023-03-01T16:16:26+01:00

English is full of things that can be confusing. There are words that sound the same (like wear and where), words that are spelled the same but have different meanings (like right and right?), and phrases that sound confusing (like jumbo shrimp). Here is our second list of the most commonly confused words in English that throw even native speakers for a loop. Check out our first list of commonly confused words, too! If you're a native speaker, use this blog as a quiz to see how well you know some of the most commonly confused words. If you're learning English, use our lists to enhance your vocabulary. No [...]

Most Commonly Confused Words: Part 22023-03-01T16:16:26+01:00

Conversation Topics to Avoid in English

2023-03-01T16:04:23+01:00

When you're learning a new language, there are all sorts of things to keep in mind (remember, think about). New vocabulary, conversation starters, pronunciation tips... there's so much to think about when trying to form a sentence. However, there are a few things you don't have to wonder about at all! Mainly, there are a few conversation topics to avoid (not speak about) when speaking with native English speakers. Of course, these conversation topics to avoid don't apply when speaking with good friends, but it's always good to test the waters (try) first to make sure you don't offend anyone! Here [...]

Conversation Topics to Avoid in English2023-03-01T16:04:23+01:00

English Bathroom Vocabulary – Easy English

2023-03-01T16:00:38+01:00

Learning English has a lot of ins and outs (details, parts). There's so much vocabulary to learn! Learning any language means you learn how to talk about all parts of life. Sometimes you need to start with the basics (first, normal things). In this month's Easy English Blog, we'll go over (talk/write about) some of the basics. After reading this blog, you'll be able to use all of the English bathroom vocabulary you need! The next time you need to talk about the bathroom, you will be well prepared. There's absolutely nothing to worry (have fear) about with Bespeaking on [...]

English Bathroom Vocabulary – Easy English2023-03-01T16:00:38+01:00

Root Word Cult: to Grow

2023-03-01T15:53:17+01:00

You may have heard the word cult in reference to extreme religious sects. I don't know about you, but I think a good documentary about a cult is fascinating! But did you know that the root word cult actually means "to grow"? If you think about the word cult when it comes to the religious meaning, they definitely grow out of a certain belief. If you take a look at the words that have the root word cult in them in English, you'll see that they all have something to do with things growing. Whether it's a culture that develops in a society, or viticulturists (people who grow grapes to be turned into wine), [...]

Root Word Cult: to Grow2023-03-01T15:53:17+01:00

A or An: The Rules and Exceptions

2023-03-01T15:49:24+01:00

A and an are what are called indefinite articles. Indefinite articles give us information about nouns. A and an tell us that there is only one of the nouns. For example: a book, or an apple. But how do you know which to pick? How do you know if you should use a or an? Are there exceptions to the rules? If you've always been curious, read on to find out! Indefinite Article: A You use the article a before singular countable nouns. It is also used before nouns that begin with a consonant (not a vowel – a,e,i,o,u) sound. [...]

A or An: The Rules and Exceptions2023-03-01T15:49:24+01:00

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

2024-05-16T05:25:26+01:00

If you're looking to deepen (improve, strengthen) your knowledge of English, it might be time to get into (understand, explore) some of the finer points of the language. That's why this week we’ve decided to take a look at transitive and intransitive verbs. Transitive and intransitive verbs are the two kinds of verbs in English. Here's a look at these two types of verbs, as well as how to use them. Transitive verbs Transitive verbs are the most common kinds of verbs in English. They are action verbs that take a direct object, which is someone or something that receives [...]

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs2024-05-16T05:25:26+01:00

Portuguese Loan Words

2023-03-01T14:49:07+01:00

The history of Portuguese and English is long and storied. Many of the Portuguese loan words we have in English today are from the Age of Discovery, when Portuguese explorers (people who traveled the world to “discover” new land) were coming to the New World and interacting (talking) with sailors from all over the world. If you've been wanting to learn Portuguese, then you're in luck! With our blog, you'll be well on your way with all of the Portuguese loan words we have in English, and Bespeaking now offers Portuguese lessons. To help you get started with your new [...]

Portuguese Loan Words2023-03-01T14:49:07+01:00

Each and Every: What’s the Difference? Easy English

2023-03-01T14:46:34+01:00

Each and every are used in a similar way, but they have slightly different meanings. This can be confusing when learning English. Sometimes even native speakers confuse them! Both each and every can refer to a singular object. Each refers to one particular object or person. Every refers to a group of objects or people all together. Here's how you can use each and every, and some examples. Each The word each refers to a single object or person. When you use each, you want to emphasize (focus on, stress, point out, make more important) the individual and not the group as a whole. For example: Each writer has different ideas. Each egg is checked for quality. I love each of my [...]

Each and Every: What’s the Difference? Easy English2023-03-01T14:46:34+01:00
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