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  • Can l get connect to my tutor by my own country s time zone?
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    Yes you can. We are your teaches. And whenever you need us we will be here to help you. But if you are worried about your time zone it’s better to book a class so the teach will be on when you want him/her

  • How can I use "the" + "nouns" to form sentences like this one I recently read: The insight this

    The insight this has helped her see the difference between x and y. I know the meaning of "the insight this" it's like: Understanding this.. but how and when can I use this structure? Thanks


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    Using both "the" and "this" in this sentence is the problem. You can either say, " The insight has helped her see the difference between x and y . " Or better rephrase the sentence " She has insight into seeing the difference between x and y. "

  • I want to learn about your education.

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  • What is the meaning of "lorem ipsum dolor sit amet"?

    I know that it is in Latin, but I think you can help me to understand what the phrase "lorem ipsum dolor sit amet" means.


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    Hi 👋 batrud The lorem ipsum gets its name from the Latin phrase Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet. which translates to “Nor is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain

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  • Which one is correct and why? "I'm in the shop" vs. "I'm at the shop".

    Should I use "in" or "at" here?


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    👋🏻 Hi Larry, We usually say, I'm AT the shop, unless we want to emphasize that we are inside the shop, in which case we say, I'm IN the shop. I hope this helps. 😀

  • How is it correct to write "colour" or "color"?

    Is there any difference between color and coloUr? Or are they the same?


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    👋🏻 Hi there, Both are correct. I prefer American English to British English, so I write 'color.' Which dialect do you prefer? I hope this helps. 😀

  • How to write correctly "tumeric" or "turmeric"?
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    👋🏻 Hi Fechos, 'Turmeric' is the correct spelling in all dialects. In American pronunciation, we say /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/. I hope this helps. 😀

  • how can I see the teacher schedule? I can't see
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    Hi Rosalvo, Click on the tutor profile you want to book the lesson and a menu will drop down where you will be able to see 'schedule' as one of the option. Kind regards,

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