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Christmas traditions and Santa’s suit

Santa Clause has many names, and there was no definitive colour for Santa’s suit, the most common dress code for Santa in Victorian times and into the twentieth century was various shades of green.

Author David Lines
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Sport or Sports?

Have you ever wondered why some people say, “Do you like sport?” while others say, “Do you like sports?”

Author David Lines
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Review Review Review

The more you review what you have learned, the better your understanding of it

Author David Lines
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Phrasal verbs are great!

Most people have heard of phrasal verbs but have a rather hazy understanding of what they actually are, and how we use them.

Author David Lines
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The English Language – a curious mixture

English, like most of the world’s languages evolved over time and it incorporates influences from several other languages.

Author David Lines
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British English verses American English

Have you ever wondered why you might see colour spelled as color, or centre as center? Is it spelled or spelt; travelling or traveling?

Author David Lines
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Which university should I choose if I study in the UK? This is an often asked question and there are many different answers. That’s probably not the initial response you expected!

Author David Lines
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Computer test or Paper test? [for IELTS]

It is a myth that one is easier or more difficult than the other. The main deciding factor is a personal preference.

Author David Lines
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Should I read to my child?

"I know reading is a wonderful habit but my child is just 1, he can't read." I have heard so many parents say. Of course, your child may not be able to read yet, but you can read to him.

Author Sanchana S
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What is a Pangram sentence?

A pangram sentence is a sentence that has all the 26 letters of the Alphabet. Isn't that interesting!

Author Sanchana S
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