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English Tip of the Day: 181 Spelling differences

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Tip of the Day:

Spelling differences

Usage Tip

Words ending in -or (American) -our (British) color, colour, humor, humour, flavor, flavour etc.

Example Sentences

American: This painting uses many colors. British: This painting uses many colours.
American: He has a good sense of humor. British: He has a good sense of humour.

Quiz of the Day - Joseph Pulitzer:

Advanced level reading comprehension with difficult vocabulary explained and comprehension quiz based on the biography of Joseph Pulitzer.

Joseph Pulitzer

English Worksheet of the Day - How to Improve Your Pronunciation:

This "how to" focuses on improving your pronunciation through the recognition of the "time-stressed" character of English.

How to Improve Your Pronunciation

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