LET’S LEARN MORE #4: HALO MISTER?

How do you address someone? Mr. Mrs. Miss. Ms. Pronounced “mister.” Pronounced “misses.” Pronounced “miss.” Pronounced “mizz.” usually used with a man’s last name. usually used with a woman’s last name. usually used with a woman’s last name. usually used with a woman’s last name. for example: “Please give this Read more…

Let’s Learn More #1: Silent letters

How do you pronoun “knee?” : /kni:? or /ni: ??????

If you choose the first option, you are much influenced by Javanese. There is “/kni:/ that refers to a pipe joint.

Yes, you are supposed to choose the second option. Why? The letter “k” in “knee” is classified as a “silent letter” meaning that it is there(written) but it is not pronounced….

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