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This eight-week class, with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation and idioms, is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English but want to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.
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Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Note: All comments are only very lightly edited for grammar to retain the casual forum feel and the voice of each commenting climber.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2025
The manual, known in the newsroom as the stylebook, helps journalists keep track of grammar rules and Times style.
—Sara Aridi, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The results were accurate, and the tips section covered some essential grammar points.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Note: All comments are only very lightly edited for grammar to retain the casual forum feel and the voice of each commenting climber.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2025
The manual, known in the newsroom as the stylebook, helps journalists keep track of grammar rules and Times style.
—Sara Aridi, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The results were accurate, and the tips section covered some essential grammar points.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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For extra endurance, cover your pieces when not in use to protect them from the elements.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Grammar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grammar. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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