Hi Anon Below is the information extracted from two books on English usage. The first book is on British English usage, the second on American English usage. 1. The Right Word at the Right Time states as follows: There is an apple and pears

either "learners of the English language," or "English language learners." Why is article the essential here? There is only one English language. e.g. I'm learning Chinese language these days. Is there any need to specify

Hi Avangi, either "learners of the English language," or "English language learners." Why is article the essential here? There is only one English language. e.g. I'm learning Chinese language these days. Is there any need

Hi Ohmyrichard The following is for your information. Below is the information extracted from two books on English usage. The first book is on British English usage, the second on American English usage. The Right Word at the Right Time

Milky wrote: CalifJim wrote: A native tells me that it does occur in such as the second example. The native must have misunderstood the question. Does it No. , and if it does, why? And is it widespread? No. "gonna" has to be followed by a

CalifJim wrote: A native tells me that it does occur in such as the second example. The native must have misunderstood the question. Does it No. , and if it does, why? And is it widespread? No. "gonna" has to be followed by a verb. London isn't

In American English the tendency is to use the singular in these constructions. There is a set of rules that govern(s) the school. (the set governs; the rules govern - It depends what you want to emphasize in the relative clause.) A

Hi Teo I hope the following will be helpful. In BrE, it should be There is a cat and a dog . Below is the information extracted from two books on English usage. The first book is on British English usage, the second on American