Learning American English as a second language is very rewarding. Not only will you be able to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds, but you will also gain insight into American culture and its values. Nevertheless, mastering English can be a bit frustrating - even for native English speakers! For example, this language has almost as many contradictions as rules.

But don't worry, I will help you understand the nuances of spoken and written English. New material will be added to this site every week, and I am interested in reviewing the specific areas you might be concerned with. If there is a topic you would like to see covered right away, please visit my feedback page and let me know!

This week, we will examine:

• Articles
  When to use a, an or the
• Idioms
  "Get over it" and other odd phrases - What do they mean?