Hello dear native English speakers. 1. (direct object and indirect object) (a) He gave George this ticket. (b) He gave this ticket to George. (c) He gave it to George. (d) He gave George it. (this sentence looks curious , I guess.) Which is grammatically correct? 2. (the emphasis of direct object) From (a) → (a) It was this ticket that he gave George. From (b)→ (b) It was this ticket that he gave to George. From (c)→ (c) It was it that he gave to George. ( I look at this sentence and feel something is so wrong with it. Isn't it a wrong sentence?, in this occasion, how to express this meaning?) From (d)→ (d) It was it that he gave George. ( it has the same feelings as the above to me.) Which is grammatically correct? 3. (the emphasis of indirect object) (a) It was George that he gave this ticket. (b) It was George that he gave this ticket to. (c) It was to George that he gave this ticket. (d) It was George that he gave it to. (e) It was to George that he gave it. Which is grammatically correct?

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Title: “맛있어요” vs “멋있어요” — Just one letter makes a big difference! 😹 Body: One of my students once proudly told me: “Teacher! I went to a concert and shouted in Korean, ‘Oppa! It’s delicious!’ Then the idol looked right at me!” 😂 She actually wanted to say “You’re cool!” (멋있어요), but instead said “You’re delicious!” (맛있어요)! No wonder the idol looked surprised! 😅 In Korean, one small vowel or consonant can completely change the meaning of a word. 💬 Have you ever made a funny mistake like this while learning Korean? Share your story below! 👇😊

Title: The Real Difference Between “은/는” and “이/가” ✨ Many learners find 은/는 and 이/가 confusing, but here’s an easy way to understand 은/는 "은/는"is a sub marker, that means, It helps subject marker 이/가, Object marker 을/를, and adverb markers -에, 에서, 부터, 까지 etc. Placing: 은/는<----(replaceing)--->이/가, 을/를 ad marker+(attach)은/는 It changes after consonant or vowel of letter. consonant+은 vowel+는 Let's study when we use 은/는 🌿 1. Intrduction or Topic Use 은/는 when you introduce yourself or other person/ a topic. > 저는 학생이에요. I’m a student.->Introduction 오늘 주제는 지구온난화예요. Today's topic is global warming.->Topic 🌸 2. Contrast or Comparison Use 은/는 when you want to compare or contrast ideas. > 저는 커피는 좋아하지만 차는 안 마셔요. I like coffee, but not tea.->contrast 엄마는 예쁘고 아빠는 멋있어요. Mom is pretty and Dad is awesome.->comparison 🌞 3. General or Habitual Facts Use 은/는 for general truths, habits, or background information. > 고양이는 귀여워요. Cats are cute (in general). 한국 사람은 김치를 좋아해요. Koreans like kimchi. If you used “이/가” here, it would sound like you’re talking about a specific cat or person. 🍀 4. Emphasis Use 은/는 when you want to Emphasize smtg. > 지금은 바빠요. I'm busy NOW. (I'm free on other time except NOW.) ---💬 Try it! Can you make your own sentence using “은/는”? Write it in the comments — I’ll help you correct it if needed! 🥰

--- 🌿📖 Advanced Qur’an & Tajweed Quiz Do you know the rules of Tajweed well? Let’s test your knowledge of Qur’anic recitation, pronunciation, and Arabic articulation points! Try this short quiz and see how strong your Tajweed understanding is. 💫 --- 🔹 1️⃣ What does the word “Tajweed” mean? A) To beautify or make better B) To memorize perfectly C) To translate word by word > 💬 Hint: It comes from the Arabic root “jawwada.” --- 🔹 2️⃣ Which of the following is NOT one of the Makharij (articulation points)? A) The throat (ḥalq) B) The lips (shafatān) C) The nose (anf) D) The eyes (ʿaynān) --- 🔹 3️⃣ The rule of “Idghām” applies when... A) A Noon Sakinah (نْ) or Tanween is followed by one of the Idghām letters. B) A Meem Sakinah (مْ) is followed by Ba (ب). C) A Noon Sakinah is followed by Haa (ه). --- 🔹 4️⃣ Which of the following letters has a heavy (tafkhīm) sound? A) س B) ص C) ت --- 🔹 5️⃣ In Tajweed, what is the “Ghunna” sound? A) A nasal sound produced from the nose B) A throat vibration C) A pause after every Ayah --- 🔹 6️⃣ The rule of “Qalqalah” applies when... A) One of the Qalqalah letters appears with sukoon (ْ) B) The letter Alif appears at the end C) A Madd letter is followed by Hamzah --- 🔹 7️⃣ Which are the five Qalqalah letters? A) ق ط ب ج د B) ف ك ل م ن C) ب س ع ر خ --- 🔹 8️⃣ What is the meaning of “Madd”? A) Lengthening of the sound B) Merging of letters C) Nasalization of the sound --- 🔹 9️⃣ What is the duration of a normal Madd (Madd Tabee’i)? A) 2 counts (Harakaat) B) 4 counts C) 6 counts --- 🔹 🔟 When reciting the Qur’an, what is the purpose of learning Tajweed? A) To follow the rules of Arabic poetry B) To pronounce every letter from its proper place with correct characteristics C) To read quickly without mistakes --- 🏆 Your Result 🌿 9–10: Excellent! Your Tajweed is very strong — keep practicing with fluency. 🌸 7–8: Very good! Just polish a few fine details. 💫 5–6: Good understanding! S

🧠✨ Advanced English Grammar & Vocabulary Quiz Think your English is advanced? Let’s find out! Test your grammar, idioms, and word usage — and see how fluent you really are! 💬 --- 🔹 1️⃣ Choose the correct sentence A) If I knew you were coming, I would bake a cake. B) If I had known you were coming, I would have baked a cake. C) If I know you were coming, I will bake a cake. > 💡 Which one expresses a past unreal condition? --- 🔹 2️⃣ Spot the correct usage A) She denied to cheat in the exam. B) She denied cheating in the exam. C) She denied that she cheat in the exam. --- 🔹 3️⃣ Find the synonym of “meticulous” A) Careless B) Precise C) Thoughtless --- 🔹 4️⃣ Identify the correct sentence A) Hardly I had reached home when it started to rain. B) Hardly had I reached home when it started to rain. C) I had hardly reached home when started it to rain. --- 🔹 5️⃣ Choose the most natural expression A) Let’s discuss about the plan. B) Let’s discuss the plan. C) Let’s discuss on the plan. --- 🔹 6️⃣ Idiom check: “To beat around the bush” means… A) To talk directly B) To avoid the main topic C) To get angry easily --- 🔹 7️⃣ Subjunctive mood A) I wish I was taller. B) I wish I were taller. C) I wish I am taller. --- 🔹 8️⃣ Grammar accuracy A) Neither of the students have finished their work. B) Neither of the students has finished their work. C) Neither students has finished his work. --- 🔹 9️⃣ Word form A) He spoke very fluently. B) He spoke very fluent. C) He spoke fluency. --- 🔹 🔟 Advanced vocabulary A) The movie was so boring that I fell asleep. B) The movie was so bored that I fell asleep. C) The movie was bore that I fell asleep. --- 🏆 Your Result 🌟 9–10: Excellent! You’re ready for native-level fluency. 💫 7–8: Great! A few refinements and you’ll sound fluent. ✨ 5–6: Good job! With some guidance, you’ll level up fast. 🔥 Below 5: Don’t worry — I can help you master advanced English step by step. --- 🎯 Want to