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This post provides a list of useful phrases to use during Zoom meetings. The phrases are simple and less formal, making them more engaging and fun. The post also includes some troubleshooting tips for common issues like internet connectivity, frozen screens, and background noise. The post ends with a humorous phrase that can be used to ask someone to dress appropriately for the meeting.

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This post highlights common mistakes made by native English speakers, including overusing regular verb structures, confusing superlative structures, and using incorrect verb forms. It also covers the misuse of double negatives, the confusion between 'amount of' and 'number of', and the incorrect use of 'should of done'.

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This article debunks the common belief that 'must' and 'have to' have different meanings in spoken English. The author conducted research and found that native speakers do not distinguish between the two and that the difference lies mainly in intonation and qualifying adverbs. The article challenges the traditional teaching of English grammar and encourages a more practical approach to language learning.

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This article discusses the extent to which UK and US English influence each other. It uses a metaphorical image of two lanes of a road running parallel to explain how the two languages slowly start to differ in spelling, grammar, and regional variations. The article also talks about the influence of US spelling on UK English due to the widespread use of computers and Microsoft Office. It also highlights some typical nouns that differentiate UK and US English.

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