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There are a number of common mistakes in English that learners face. Each common mistake page is followed by a quiz to help you check your understanding.

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Are you excited (about / from) the election?

Saturday July 5, 2008
Yes, I am excited about the upcoming election!

This question and answer pair includes an example of an adjective + preposition combination. There are many of these fixed combinations in English. Use these sheets to study some of the most common:

Adjective + prepositions 1
Adjective + prepositions 2

Next, check your understanding of the use of these common combinations:

Quiz 1
Quiz 2

Update on English Books Going to Darfur - Arrived!

Thursday July 3, 2008
Many of you generously donated to help buy books for refugees from Darfur. I'm happy to provide this update from Logan at Bookwish.org:

"The Headway books have reached the refugees in Bredjing Camp, eastern Chad!!"

Here is the full story, with photos and details.

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