“What this new research tells us is that the information that infants need to ‘get’ that understanding varies, depending upon the native language they are learning. This piece of the language acquisition process is not universal; instead, it......
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Bilinguals Process Both Languages Simultaneously
Science Daily, Sep. 10, 2013 — Bilingual speakers can switch languages seamlessly, likely developing a higher level of mental flexibility than monolinguals,...
Confusing words: Can you and Could you
“Can you … ” and “Could you … ” are (obviously) used in questions. Sometimes, “Can you … ” is used to ask if...
Confusing words: Naked and Nude
Besides the above descriptions, we can see the difference between “naked” and “nude” in the way the words are used: Look...
Confusing words: Maybe or May Be
“Maybe” is an adverb that means “perhaps.” (Use “maybe” if you can replace it with “perhaps.”). “May be” is a verb phrase that expresses possibility. We...