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❌ Mistakes were made—Employing the use of the passive voice in English
Dearest Reader, Welcome to another instalment of the English Enjoyed newsletter. In this week's instalment, we cover: 5 reasons to use the passive voice What I am reading The passive voice often gets a bad rap for being weak or evasive, yet it can be a powerful and elegant tool in English. It shifts focus onto the action itself—or the person or thing receiving the action—rather than the one performing it. This week, we’ll explore five common situations where the passive voice shines, along...
🫖 Why "T" is the Star of British English (+ A Huge Announcement!)
Dearest Reader, Welcome to another instalment of the English Enjoyed newsletter. In this week's instalment, we cover: Why "T" is the Star of British English Psst! A HUGE promotion! What I'm reading This week, let’s shine the spotlight on a small but mighty consonant: the letter T. In British English, the way we pronounce "T" is a hallmark of our accent, and understanding its nuances can significantly enhance your speech. Three Key "T" Sounds in British English: The True "T":This is the crisp,...
🗝️ Consonant Clusters Unlocked: Mastering the “ths” and Other British English Conundrums
Dearest Reader, Welcome to another instalment of the English Enjoyed newsletter. In this week's instalment, we cover: Consonant Clusters - what are they and how can you master them? A word about "fewer" and "less" What I'm reading Consonant clusters British English has a way of making us feel all too aware of our consonants, especially when they cluster together in those oh-so-dreaded combinations like "ths" and "str." In today’s lesson, we’ll take a closer look at consonant clusters and the...
[ə] Embracing the Schwa: The Unsung Hero of British English Pronunciation
Dearest Reader, In the complex pronunciation of the English language, there exists a sound so subtle, yet so essential, that it often goes unnoticed—even by seasoned speakers. Today, we shine a spotlight on the humble schwa /ə/, the most common vowel sound in British English and, perhaps, the unsung hero of effortless speech. The Schwa Unveiled: The schwa is the vowel sound you hear in the first syllable of "about" or the last syllable of "sofa." It's characterized by its short, neutral, and...
🙋♂️🙋♀️ Mastering "And I" vs. "And Me"
Dearest Reader, Is there anything quite as delightfully perplexing as the English language? Among its many quirks, in a video this week▶️ I explored the ever-so-troublesome choice between “and I” and “and me.” Some people had more questions as a result of this video, so let us address any concerns. The Art of Choosing Between “And I” and “And Me”: Imagine yourself at a dinner party, surrounded by the most sophisticated company. The conversation is flowing, and then suddenly, you find yourself...
Don't push your luck...
Dearest reader, English is resplendent with phrasal verbs and colloquial expressions. The more of these one knows, the more one can recognise and employ them in daily use. Here is a selection—by no means the entirety—of expressions and phrasal verbs using “push”. Should you feel emboldened enough to try your hand at using them with aplomb, there is a little test for you at the end. Very best, Thomas Push the Boat Out Meaning: To spend a lot of money to celebrate something. Example Sentence:...
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