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Questions tagged [english]

Questions specifically about learning or teaching the English language. Questions about the grammar or vocabulary of English can be asked on English Language Learners Stack Exchange or English Language & Usage Stack Exchange.

This tag should only be used for questions primarily about learning or teaching the English language.

As long the question is primarily focused on the English language, and only that language, this tag can be used. If other languages are also primarily focused within the question, use the multiple-languages tag instead.

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How to find out your own English level?

I want to find out my English level (A1-C2). I thought it will be a good idea to find some placement tests. Where I can find some free, good English placement tests with some feedback?
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Which books use etymology and derivational morphology to teach English for L1 Cantonese and Mandarin speakers?

My friend's native languages are Cantonese and Mandarin. She rates herself at B1. Peer-reviewed research substantiates that etymology can assist in learning vocabulary. See Google Scholar. English SE has an obvious example. What books teach English…
user90
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Where can I find a collection of synonyms with detailed explanations of their nuances or differences?

Online sources, like some sites, and books both are OK. (English vocabulary) To clarify, I'm not asking for a method to search for synonyms. Rather, I'm finding some sources which I can browse in my leisure time to pick up some useful or interesting…
user13474
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Why do natural speakers of (predominantly) Indian languages use "the same"

I've noticed that a lot of people who first speak an "Indian" language (I don't know which languages specifically, but from that region) then learn English perhaps as an adult use "the same" to avoid repeating themselves, whereas I, an American…
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Tool to show how to pronounce words "lexical stress"

I'm looking for a tool that can show how to pronounce words in this style I see that google can do this with words but I would like to get same result for longer texts. I've tried to search but couldn't find anything relevant. I belive I am failing…
Vohu Daena
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How should I improve my English learning routine?

I'm trying to improve my English level. Those are what I do every day: I read texts 2.5 hours a day, I listen to podcasts about 1.5 hours a day, I learn 20 new words and repeat the previous words and phrases I've learned. (I learn 20 new common…
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How can I know my English level?

I learn English everyday. How can I know that I am making progress or not?
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Characteristics or Preferences of Age Groups When Learning/Acquiring a Language

I've been looking for some research studies to get into more depth about the characteristics of age groups when learning a language. My main focus is on ages of 17 and 18 (basically, when teenagers turn into young adults). For example, somewhere in…
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Which language comes near to English to learn easily?

I want to learn multiple languages but looking out for nearest languages to English, only to speak. I currently speak Hindi, English, Telugu, and Urdu, where Hindi and Urdu are the nearest relatives.
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