The simple rule about when to use fewer and when to use less is that fewer is used with countable th
This is one of the most common English mistakes in Hong Kong. As a grammar lesson it is simple. When
Modern English family names come from many sources. Some are old tribal or clan names like McDonald
The other day someone told me that English is a funny language because there are so many things that
I want to add something extra to this weekly column. At the end of the column each week I will add a
Literally is a very commonly misused word. It is the opposite of figuratively.
One English problem that causes confusion in Hong Kong is the British and American systems of counti
The words shared between languages show us how the people speaking those languages interact. Hong Ko
Hong Kong English has new words used in proper English sentences. This is different from Chinglish
Some English teachers insist that the correct plural of octopus is octopi and remove marks from stud
"The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a
If someone says that you are the ultimate salesman, smile and say thank you. If they call you the pe