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Understand ALMOST and MOSTLY

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.
Almost
Mostly
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The Logic Trap

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.
Almost
Mostly
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The difference between FEW and A FEW

Learn the difference between "few" and "a few". It is important, and changes the nuance of what you say.
Countable Nouns
Natural English
Number
Quantifiers
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How to use SEE, LOOK AT and WATCH in English

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".
Confusing words
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Casual abbreviations in English

IM language graphic
A list of shortened words and phrases often used in casual English.
Abbreviations
Casual English
Textese
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Formal abbreviations in English

A list of shortened words and phrases often used in formal English
Abbreviations
Business English
Formal English
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