Hi There Just wanted to let people know of a FREE TO USE website which may help people learning the English Language. The website is www.ipicthat.com , it is the world's first online talking picture dictionary. The site basically comprises of

This dictionary tells you about English words and how to use them in reading, writing and speaking English. It not only gives the meaning of words, it can also help you with spelling, word building, grammar and pronunciation. 　　 To use your

There are some differences in vocabulary and idiom across the British Isles, and you might encounter some regional words and expressions that you're not familiar with. But the core vocabulary and grammar are not hugely different, and you might

Hi there, What is known as "Received pronounciation" in the UK is seen as the "posh" way of speaking English. This is how the Queen speaks, and was the way all TV presenters had to speak a few decades ago. Nowadays, there is no standard accent for

So anyone moving to America would be wise to learn American English - the native language. Actually, in some instances learning RP would actually be better. If you can speak with a nearly perfect RP accent, you will be perceived as being a

Hi Kanonathena, You asked: Should we use gotten here or is this way of using got is only allowed in speaking English? get, got, got (AmE gotten) As you can see above, 'gotten' is American English. It's no longer standard in British

Patricklui wrote: Hello I am new to here. My mother tongue is Cantonese and I like to polish my English. It's known that English has two different versions : spoken and written. I have been learning English since I was a child and my

Well, if you have any questions about speaking English, you may ask me as many times as you wish. :-) If I can, I'll help. But I want you to know that I don't speak English (British English) perfectly after all...

Paco -- I'm sorry English is so frustrating! A few comments come to mind: First, I can see how it seems to you that the current chaotic state of English is a result of generations of laziness regarding grammatical rules, but I would prefer to

Hi this is my first post here! This forums is perfect for learning English! I want to improve my spoken English and I'm looking for A rule model of spoken British English which is considered as standard MODERN British English. The problem is