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When to Use a Hyphen in the Phrase “Year Old”?
The phrase “year old,” which indicates an age, should be hyphenated in specific situations that we’re going to explain. This means avoiding the hyphen in others.

Teaching Online Made Simple: My Top Resources for English Teachers
There are so many valuable resources online for language teachers—but how to choose the best ones from everything out there?

What Does Lmk Mean, And How to Use It Correctly?
Lmk is one of the most common abbreviations used in text messages and emails, standing for “let me know,” either capitalized or not.

Simplifying “Used To” Once and for All
“USED TO DO something” means something was happening on a regular basis in the past but is not happening anymore. “USED TO DOING something” means that you have become acclimated to a certain behavior, situation, or lifestyle.

Principal vs. Principle: Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Principal and principle sound the same but are spelled differently. The difference can be seen in the last three letters of each word, with “principal” ending with -al and “principle” with -le.

Do You Know Why We Can’t Say “这些本书 (zhè xiē běn shū)”?
There is only one measure word between “这(zhè)” and “书(shū)”, and two measure words cannot be used.

How to Make Language Learning More Productive?
This text is dedicated to all of you, ambitious and motivated people, who are here for one reason, and that is learning a foreign language.

How to Construct Better Expository Essays
Expository Essays will test your knowledge, may test your problem-solving skills, and, most importantly, all your research skills.