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The difference between "almost" and "mostly"
"Almost" and "mostly" are confusing for Japanese people learning English. They are not easy to translate. Read on to learn more about these words and why they are trouble.
A Venn diagram of the translation of ほとんど into English
Language often isn't logical. Thinking that it's like maths will get you in trouble. This is especially true when you are translating between Japanese and English.
Learn the difference between "few" and "a few". It is important, and changes the nuance of what you say.
A comparison of the English verbs "look at", "watch" and "see".
This simple article tells you when you should use "see", "look at" or "watch".
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A list of shortened words and phrases often used in casual English.
A list of shortened words and phrases often used in formal English
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