The only way to hear a difference is listening to contrasting pairs, in my opinion. Minimal pairs, you know. Beat - bit fool - full etc. If you have such major problems, then maybe you could start with an accent reduction course. For American

Hi Anon I'd use "was a realist" in your first sentence, and in your second sentence I'd use "were qualified". I think I'd follow the same sort of rule we use for "or" in this case: the use of the

Which is correct: "not only Kosaka but also Sakamoto was a realist" or "not only Kosaka but also Sakamoto were realists"? Similarly, "not only the trainer but also the trainees were qualified" or

Some suggestions on your statement are in line below. All the best for your success! A- s It is my ambition to study a finance program which is highly structured and provides the right (perhaps " a judicious", since the "the

Interesting question. (l) Do you mean: "Are you COACHING me?" = Are you telling me what to say? (2) If you really heard the word "Couch" (sofa), I can think of a possible explanation, but it will be necessary for you to explain

It should be "reflect utmost credit to yourself..." Does that make more sense now? His valor and dedication are equal to the "highest tradition of service" - the very best examples of valor and dedication. Kirk could not have

I have sworn literally hundreds of people into the service. Not once was there a Bible. Did you really have a Bible? Which MEPS was THAT at? Seeing my parents . Pride in my parents' eyes. Don't capitalize nuclear training or submarine,

just looking for ideas of where to go/ correction / etc. rough draft. There is no word minimum/maximum. I guess this is where I have had the most trouble. Any suggestions welcome. Criticism(constructive or otherwise) appreciated. Describe how

It is my ambition to study a finance program which is highly structured and provides the right balance between theory and practice. Your post graduate program in finance comes with this advantage and would help me develop a greater understanding

If you are looking for solely speaking practice then there are many ways to improve. Some are free and some will cost you some money. Firstly the free ways. Put yourself in situations where you have to speak English. If you come from a place