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Category: Language Learning

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 demizach Copy Fails, copywriting, Language Learning, proofreading

Even more examples of common errors and awkward English found in Korea

Part II of a blog post highlighting the most common English copywriting errors found in Korea, often resulting from not using a native English proofreader—such as DC CopyPro. You can find details on DC CopyPro's free consulting service to help you avoid such errors in this blog post.

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January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 demizach Language Learning

How learning English number prefixes can increase your vocabulary

Part II of a post on English number prefixes. Along with more examples of common words that begin with number prefixes, this post also examines the Korean counting system and teaches you how to read a 36-digit number.

January 16, 2022January 15, 2022 demizach Language Learning

I bet you can count higher in English than in Korean

Learning a few prefixes can help you improve your understanding and your vocabulary. There are several number prefixes in English. Learning them will help you understand common words in new ways and how to identify large numbers in English.

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December 26, 2021December 24, 2021 demizach Announcements, copywriting, Language Learning, proofreading

Help me help you—what can DC CopyPro, English copywriter in Korea, do for you?

I know what I like to write about, but what do YOU want to read about? Don't be shy! Get in touch and request a topic (or several) or ask a question. What's the worst that can happen? I may not write about your topic. That's it. What have you got to lose?

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December 5, 2021January 2, 2022 demizach Language Learning

How many words can you gloss over and still understand something? 

Foreign language learners wonder when they'll be able to read and listen to that language and understand everything. But even native speakers don't comprehend everything they read or hear. What percent of words do we need to understand in order to comprehend a written or oral passage?

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August 29, 2021August 28, 2021 demizach Grammar, Language Learning

Part II—How to increase comprehension using words you already know

Part II—A practical examination of why you should spend your time learning different meanings of words you already know, rather than trying to improve your comprehension by learning more words.

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August 22, 2021January 2, 2022 demizach Grammar, Language Learning, Uncategorized

How can I increase my vocabulary? Size doesn’t always matter!

Learning more words is rarely the solution to comprehension troubles. How well do you know the 2,000 most frequently used words? Even if you have no interest in language learning, this post clearly demonstrates how challenging English can be—even when only using simple words.

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August 1, 2021January 2, 2022 demizach Language Learning, Musings

The best way to write Korean names in English? Well, it’s complicated…

Writing your name in English is one of the first things language learners are taught. But watching the Olympics reminded me that writing Korean names in English isn't straightforward.

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July 4, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach Language Learning

Best way to increase your vocabulary? Stop learning new words!

Many language learners mistakenly believe that learning more and more words is the solution to their comprehension woes. This is rarely the case. Learning new meanings for words you already know will likely yield far greater benefits.

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June 6, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach email, Language Learning

7 business email faux pas that guarantee you won’t get a reply

There's more to putting forth a professional image than proper grammar and spelling. Make these 7 mistakes when writing business emails to guarantee you won't get a reply.

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April 25, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach Grammar, Language Learning

Confusing English verb tenses and the 5 tenses you need to focus on

Clarification about similar verb tenses and suggestions on which verb tenses English language learners should focus on.

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April 18, 2021July 7, 2022 demizach Grammar, Language Learning

All 12 English verb tenses—clearly explained [with examples]

A clear explanation of the meanings and uses of the 12 English verb tenses, with examples.

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March 28, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach Language Learning

How to learn English more effectively than RM from BTS

Step-by-step guide on how to use the Chrome extension "Language Learning with Netflix."

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