Previously we looked at the different types of scientific articles – what are they, what are the differences and what can you expect from each type. In…… Read more “Parts of a Scientific Manuscript”
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Types of Scientific Articles
Scientific English is used in many different situations and places; however, none is more visible than in scientific articles. There are many types of scientific articles: short…… Read more “Types of Scientific Articles”
Latin in Scientific Writing: When do you use it?
If you have read a scientific article or scientific publication before, it is highly likely that you have read some Latin terms. Latin in Scientific Writing is…… Read more “Latin in Scientific Writing: When do you use it?”
Immersive language learning online and offline
Guest Blogger: Nick Eley is the Co-Founder of English Like A Native and has become fluent in Spanish and Thai while travelling. What is immersive language learning?…… Read more “Immersive language learning online and offline”
Double negatives in English – a big no no
Picture it: you are sitting in an English class and a teacher says “don’t use double negatives”. Double negative? What is a double negative? How can anything…… Read more “Double negatives in English – a big no no”
Quora – Why is soda water called soda water?
Original question: Why is soda water called soda water? The term “soda” in water comes from approximately the 15th century and refers to the use of sodium…… Read more “Quora – Why is soda water called soda water?”
Quora – What is the difference between dehiscence and evisceration?
Both of these phenomena are similar but there is a slight difference between the two. Let’s look at some definitions (both from dictionary.cambridge.org): dehiscence – the splitting…… Read more “Quora – What is the difference between dehiscence and evisceration?”
Quora – Is the word ‘ginormous’ considered slang or is it an actual English word?
Before I answer your question, I would like to correct a common misconception that is included in your question: slang words are not actual words. Slang words…… Read more “Quora – Is the word ‘ginormous’ considered slang or is it an actual English word?”
Future in the past – What were you going to do?
In English, there exists a concept called “future in the past”. This is when you talk about how the future was going to be at some point…… Read more “Future in the past – What were you going to do?”
Reported Speech – He said, she said
Sometimes when you are telling a story or relaying information someone told you, you don’t necessarily want to say absolutely everything in exactly the same way as…… Read more “Reported Speech – He said, she said”
Past habits – Over and over again
You can describe past habits (or actions that happened repeatedly in the past) in three different ways in English: used to, would and the past simple tense.…… Read more “Past habits – Over and over again”
Modal verbs – Can vs May
Before reading this article, make sure you are familiar with the uses of can and may. You will need that information to understand can vs may. You…… Read more “Modal verbs – Can vs May”
Semi-modal verbs – used to
The last semi-modal on our list is “used to”, which you will probably be very familiar with. You have probably used “used to” to talk about habits:…… Read more “Semi-modal verbs – used to”
Semi-modal verbs – ought to
For many of you, reading this post will be one of the few times (if not the first time) you have seen the word “ought to”. This…… Read more “Semi-modal verbs – ought to”
Semi-modal verbs – had better
Probably one of the more unusual semi-modal verbs is “had better”. While it follows the rules of normal modal verbs, this one is the only one that…… Read more “Semi-modal verbs – had better”