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  • What is the difference between Ms and Miss? When and how can it be used?
    Best answer

    -Mrs. before a name signifies that the woman is definitely married, whether she took on her husband's last name or not. -Ms. stands for mystery and leaves room for interpretation when you are uncertain about a woman's marital status. In professional settings it's preferred to use Ms regardless of the information you have. You wouldn't want to offend a lady by guessing whether she's single or married, perhaps she could be divorced. -Miss is used for younger, rather teenage girls/women out of respect, which indicates a young age, as well as, that she has never been married before and it is rather apparent. *In emails, for sophistication reasons I like to use Madame. Same function as Ms. but very elevated and polite. In spoken language it may seem a bit standoffish and humoring, however, usually not in written form.

  • Let's learn words that are sometimes difficult. Students, when can I use practise and practice?
    Best answer

    In Uk English, "practice" is a noun and "practise" is a verb.

  • What pronunciation is best for you as a student , British or American?
    Best answer

    Main aim of learning English is to communicate. Exposure to different pronunciations is best. However try to be an expert in an area which is relevant to your context.

  • Question to students, as a 1st time tutor how can you advice me to improve at or focus on?
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    As a first time tutor the first important advice to a learner/student to improve is that they should not work hard but smart learning must be a thing that one's enjoys not stress about secondly try to do your things on time meaning always be organized to avoid work load and stress and always remember to ask for information to those who have better knowledge than you lastly always believe and push your self in that way a learner /student will definitely see same improvement in themselves.