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How to Write Dates in English: British vs. American Style
The two date orders used in British and American English, how to write dates in formal emails, the ordinal numbers that go with dates, how to say dates and years out loud, plus three spots Vietnamese ears tend to miss.
The Wallaby15 min read
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The Past Tense of Light: Lit or Lighted, and Why Highlight Never Becomes Highlit
Light has two past tense forms, lit and lighted, but the choice isn't about British versus American English — it depends on the word's role in the sentence.
The Wallaby19 min read
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How to Understand British vs American English
Used to American accent but struggle with British? Learn the differences and how to practice both accents.
The Wallaby6 min read