Common English Language Myths!

Mothibe

1. Myth: Theres only one "correct " to speak English.
Reality: English has many accents, variations, and dialects and all of them are valid, what matters is that we are able to communicate the message and understand each other.

2. Myth: English is a simple language to learn. 
Reality: English is very challenging tolearners as it has many irregularities and exceptions.

3. Myth: Only native speakers can truly master English.
Reality:Learning English takes dedication and a lot of practice, non-native speakers can achieve fluency and even master the language.

4.Myth: Using slang is unprofessional.
Reality: Context and audience determine what language is appropriate.

5. Myth: Learning English requires memorizing many rules and exceptions.
Reality: To learn English one has to understand the patterns and context of the language.



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