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It’s no surprise that thousands of people come to Britain’s university cities to study English every year when they have so much to offer.
The world is constantly getting smaller and more interconnected, and as a result, who we need to communicate with is changing.
A huge number of native English speakers make frequent English slip-ups that bring on the wrath of the UK’s army of grammar pedants, and it’s mainly because they weren’t taught properly at school. But for you, help is at hand.
When you look at the number of homophones, it’s not difficult to see why so many students get caught out. But what is a homophone, I hear you ask? You’re about to find out as we take you through some word-based conundrums.
One aspect of English you possibly haven’t thought about yet is how to communicate appropriately in formal written situations, such as letters. This is a skill you’ll almost certainly need if you’re in the process of applying to UK schools or universities.
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