# data[].attributes.body
Spanish expressions illustrated

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Yorokobu - Diccionario español-inglés para guiris en apuros. | Facebook

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Presentamos una guía de dichos españoles para guiris en apuros. Un proyecto de fragmento universo

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Meryl Streep GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Discover & Share this Meryl Streep GIF with everyone you know. GIPHY is how you search, share, discover, and create GIFs.

# data[].attributes.body
Are you fed up with learning irregular verbs by heart?? Try this!

# data[].attributes.body
Buck - “deer skin”

Fur trading was so prevalent in early frontier America that it more or less replaced the need for hard currency - if you had buckskin, you had money. Buckskin was later shortened to just buck and applied to a single unit of money - the American dollar.

# data[].attributes.headline
Slang Words: How to Sound Like A Native Speaker

# data[].attributes.subject
Slang Words: How to Sound Like A Native Speaker

# data[].attributes.headline
Don't panic and think it twice (by Diana)

# data[].attributes.subject
Don't panic and think it twice (by Diana)

# data[].attributes.body
Many Spaniards who start to learn English tend to refuse to rehearse the lessons in naturalistic contexts. Embarrassment is the sort of feeling they usually panic and so, they try to avoid those situations which might trigger it. Nevertheless, practice makes perfect. Indeed, we can signal different reasons why mastering English should be known and practiced by EVERYONE!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
There are many reasons to learn English, but because it is one of the most difficult languages to learn it is important to focus on exactly why it is you want to learn English. Here we will look at ten great reasons why English is so important. Post this list somewhere you can see it and it will montivate you to keep going even when you are tired of trying to figure out which witch is which!

1. English is the most commonly used language among foreign language speakers. Throughout the world, when people with different languages come together they commonly use English to communicate.

2. Why learn English when it is so difficult? Well, knowing English will make you bilingual and more employable in every country in the world.

3. Despite China, the United States is still a leader in technical innovation and economic development. English is used in the United States and in each of these fields.

4. English is commonly spoken throughout much of the world due to Great Britian's expansion during the colonial age. People in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, parts of Africa, India, and many smaller island nations speak English. English is the commonly adopted second language in Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. Speaking English opens these countries and cultures up to you.

5. Another reason why English is so important is that it is the language of science. To excel in science you need to know English.

6. English is based on an alphabet and, compared to Chinese, it can be learned fairly quickly.

7. English is also the language of the Film Industry and English means you no longer have to rely on subtitles.

8. In the United States, speaking English immediately opens up opportunities regardless of your ethnicity, color, or background.

9. Learn English and you can then teach your children English -- or if they are already learning, you can now communicate with them in English.

10. English speakers in the United States earn more money than non-English speakers. Learning English will open your job prospects and increase your standard of living.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Why Learn English: 10 Reasons to Learn English

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
There are many reasons to learn English, but because it is one of the most difficult languages to learn it is important to focus on exactly why it is you want to learn English. Here we will look at ten great reasons why English is so important.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Guest · · Updated on 07 April 2017
By Laura Wallis for The Stir by CafeMom
Words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings are called homophones, and especially for kids who are just learning to spell, they can cause trouble every time. There are some rules to help budding writers remember the trickiest homophones, but in many cases it's just a matter of memory. There, their . . . they'll get them in time.

Its and It's

This pair is tough because apostrophes are often used to denote possessives-but not in this case. It's is short for it is. So, "The dog wags its tail because it's time to eat."

Your and You're

Kids (and even some grown-ups) get caught on this pair a lot, and it drives grammar-loving parents nuts. Your is possessive, while you're is short for you are. "You have to know your rights," but "I know, you're right."

There, they're, their

The first of this trio is the easiest to remember: Just start here, then go over there by adding a T. They're is short for they are. The last one, their, is possessive and you just have to remember that you add an I in the middle: "They got their ball and went home."

Close and Clothes

You could clean up the clothes from the floor, or just be lazy and close the door. Reminding kids that clothes means clothing can help them keep this pair straight.

So and Sew and Sow

Only in The Sound of Music is sol(silent L) "a needle pulling thread." The right way to spell what you're doing when you stitch on a button or fix a seam is sew. If you're outside spreading seeds or planting, you're sowing. So, you'll just have to commit these to memory.

Complement and compliment

This one is more challenging than some other examples here. You use complement when talking about things that go well together, like "That shirt complements your skin tone." It can also be a noun, referring to a complete set. A compliment, on the other hand, is a nice thing to say. To remember the difference, think " I paid you a compl i ment."

Through and Threw

"He threw the ball through the window." Remind yourself that threw is the past tense of throw, and they only vary by one letter. If you're walking through a tunnel, or something is flying through a window, it is traveling-and the longer word fits.

Affect and Effect

These words are similar in usage and meaning, so are extra tricky. But in most cases, one is a noun and the other a verb. Think the effect to remember that effect is the noun form.

Of course, you add an extra wrinkle when affect is a noun ( She has a false affect) and effect is a verb ( We are working to effect a change), but those usages are less common, especially in kids' writing.

Accept and Except

To accept something is to agree to it. To except is to rule something out. "I accept that you're a better speller than I am." "I love all of my classes, except gym." Think ex for things you want to get rid of.

Knew and New

"You knew these already, but to kids, they're all brand new." Early writers commonly misspell knew, because of that pesky silent k. But once they remember that it's the past tense of know (which is different from no) they won't mess it up again.

Laura Wallis is a freelance writer and editor specializing in all things family, home, food, and health. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children, and dog-none of whom take grammar as seriously as they should. She writes for The Stir by CafeMom.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Guest · · Updated on 07 April 2017 By Laura Wallis for The Stir by CafeMom Words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings are called homophones, and especially for kids who are just learning to spell, they can cause trouble every time.

# data[].attributes.headline
When Native English Speakers from The US. Try to Speak Spanish

# data[].attributes.subject
When Native English Speakers from The US. Try to Speak Spanish

# data[].attributes.headline
10 Interesting Facts About the English Language that You Didn’t Know

# data[].attributes.subject
10 Interesting Facts About the English Language that You Didn’t Know