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Grammar2025-02-284 min

5 grammar myths that hold you back from speaking

5 grammar myths

School grammar often hinders rather than helps.

Grammar is a tool, not a goal.

Myth 1: You need to know all tenses

In everyday speech, only 3-4 tenses are used. The rest are rare.

Myth 2: You can't end a sentence with a preposition

This is an outdated rule. Natives do it constantly.

Myth 3: Grammar should be learned from rules

It's better to learn patterns through practice and listening.

Natives don't think about grammar — they use patterns. Do the same.

3-4

Tenses are used in 90% of everyday speech

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