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 | English Blues: Do you know the difference between August and august or Turkey and turkey?Capitonym is a portmanteau of ‘capital’ and the suffix ‘-onym’ (from the Greek ‘onoma’ which means ‘name’). In any capitonym pair, one word is a proper noun and the other is a common noun | |
 | Understanding the language: Here's how spoken and written English are completely differentThere is a world of difference between spoken and written English. In this column, Albert P' Rayan explores certain nuances of the two so that we understand the language a little better. Ready? | |
 | Let's bid goodbye to old, overused terms: Common cliches you can avoid in the English languageHave the habit of using high-sounding phrases and old-fashioned words in formal letters and emails? Don't think that you can impress the reader by using them and overusing the word, 'please' | |
 | What’s the right thing to say? Here's how you can respond to greetings appropriatelyDon't know how to respond when people ask you 'How's you?' or 'How's things?' In this English Blues column, you might understand the greeting and how to respond to it properly and appropriately | |
 | English Blues: What do words like 'on cloud nine', 'music to my ears' mean?When we say that something is music to our ears, we mean that it is pleasant to hear. Everyone is happy to hear kind and encouraging words said by others | |
 | Why all anglophiles should read author and columnist Albert P'Rayan's latest book, English EssentialsThe book promises to decode all the 'isms' and give a comprehensive understanding of the English language. This is the popular columnist's second book after English Blues and promises a great read! | |
 | Driving away the English Blues: Here's how you can learn the language easily‘English Blues’ refers to the hardships one faces while trying to master the language. Here are ways for the learners to drive them away and learn easily | |
 | English Blues: Here's how 'Howdy' originatedWhat is the meaning of the phrase ‘How do you do’? Did you know that it used to be a greeting and not a question? | |
 | English Blues: Let's talk about a few confusing idioms and phrasesHere's decoding a few idioms and phrases and how one shouldn't always go with a phrase's literal meaning | |
 | English Blues: Do you understand the meaning of these news-related terms?Are you familiar with the words/ phrases kingpin, prima facie, vendetta and benefit of doubt? Here, we explain the meanings of a few terms to you | |
 | Update your vocabulary, know the difference between who and whomTraditional grammarians (formal) go by traditional grammar rules whereas modern grammarians (normal) go by the evidence of language in use | |
 | Vacation or holiday, pupil or student: Find out what's the correct usage hereThe most noticeable difference between American and British English is the vocabulary. There are numerous words that are different and used in entirely different contexts | |
 | Learning to get the grammar and usage right in the English languageWhile grammar is a set of rules that are essential to make meaningful utterances, usage is the way in which words and phrases are actually used in a language community | |
 | Here's how you can improve your fluency in English languageThe only way to improve your English communication skill is by speaking more and by reading. With the advent of technology, there are numerous e-books, apps and materials online which you can refer | |
 | The know-how of the usability of transitive and intransitive verbs in sentence constructionEnglish grammar with all its dos and don'ts can be quite daunting for some, but there is a sheer joy in mastering the language in its true essence. Do you agree? |
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