ESL Resources
How Do You Spell 40: Is It Forty or Fourty?
Aug 08, 2023
3 min read
Is it “forty” or “fourty”? Well, the correct spelling of 40 is “forty”. This spelling is used in both British and American English. Let’s find out how this spelling became common!
Affect vs. Effect: Key Differences Explained with Examples
- Aug 08, 2023
- 5 min read
The word pair “affect” vs. “effect” is easy to mix up. The words sound the same and their meanings are quite similar! Don’t worry, because we’re settling the “affect or effect” debate once and for all.
Homophones, Homonyms, and Homographs: What’s the Difference?
- Jul 20, 2023
- 6 min read
How are homophones, homonyms, and homographs different from each other? Same spellings? Same pronunciations? Read on to find out.
Tips to Write Better if English Is Your Second Language
- Jul 10, 2023
- 5 min read
English is an odd language to write in. It’s even harder when English is your second language. But worry not, here are some tips to get better.
Em Dash vs. En Dash vs. Hyphen: When to Use Which
- Jan 18, 2023
- 7 min read
It is often confusing to understand when to use the en dash, the em dash, or the hyphen in your writing. In this article we will show you how to do just that with the help of relevant examples.
What ESL students can learn from ESL writers
- May 03, 2022
- 5 min read
Exophony is the practice of writing (normally creative) in a language that is not one’s mother tongue. Exophonic writers or ESL writers thoroughly grasp another language because of various reasons.
