The Oxford comma. “Ask” instead of “aks.” There, their, and they’re. The legitimacy of “ain’t” and “y’all.” These are familiar, if sometimes contentious, issues in the usage of the English language.

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Do you struggle with speaking English in interviews? You know the right response, but fail to communicate it clearly. Maybe you are afraid of broken sentences or long pauses. You are not alone. Many ...