When I was teaching in Japan, many of my students would say something like this: "This is our FIRST TIME TO MEET, so let me introduce myself." It sounds OK, but it's a mistake!
"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.
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.
Adjectives placed before a noun have a natural order in English. This article explains that order and gives several methods for using adjectives in a natural order.
Using [VERB] + ing adds more to your sentence and makes your writing more sophisticated. Learn three ways to use the present participle when you write.
