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“Who” vs Whom” Which is correct?

👉 “Who did you invite?”
👉 “Whom did you invite?”

Technically, the correct answer is: “Whom did you invite?”

But here’s the simple trick almost no one teaches you:

💡 Replace the word with he or him.
• If he fits → use who.
• If him fits → use whom.

Example:
“Did you invite him?” ✔️
So it becomes:
“Whom did you invite?”

Another one:
“Who is calling?”

Test it:
“He is calling.” ✔️ (not “Him is calling”)
So who is correct.

📌 The fun twist:
In everyday English, most people say “Who did you invite?” — and it’s completely accepted in conversation.

So “whom” is grammatically correct in this case but slowly disappearing in modern English……. 😊

Recently I’ve been thinking about how language training is evolving.

Since COVID, online training has become much more accepted and in many cases, preferred. While some training is moving back to in-person delivery, I still see huge value in online learning.

Learners often appreciate:

• The flexibility to fit training around work

• More regular opportunities to practise language skills

• The ability to access specialist training regardless of location especially when working from home or travelling

• A comfortable environment for building speaking confidence

Personally, I really enjoy teaching online and have found it to be a very effective way to support language development.

It will be interesting to see how training continues to evolve over the next few year

USEFUL tip of the day 😊

A very common mistake:

I’m agree with you (wrong)

I agree with you (right)

As ‘agree’ is a verb, we do not need the verb ‘be’ 😊😊

Happy learning and have a great day.

Improving your English opens doors — whether you’re using it for business or for pleasure. In the professional world, strong English skills help you communicate clearly, build confidence and create new opportunities. In everyday life, English allows you to travel more easily, connect with people from different cultures, and enjoy movies, books, and conversations without limits. When you improve your English, you’re not just learning a language — you’re investing in yourself.

Hi everyone it’s been such a long time since I’ve been active on facebook - this has mainly been due to family/personal reasons and also workload. I am
however very happy to be back in action and would be pleased to hear from you or indeed anyone who is interested in improving their English language skills.

As you all know, in today’s ever changing job market, English continues to be the most sought after working language.

Why not make this the year you improve and master your English speaking skills.

Please get in touch for more information on how I can help you.

Hi everyone and thanks for taking part in the book club last Tuesday.

This month’s book choice is The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, credited as being ‘powerful and compelling’ by the best selling author of Where the Crawdads sing (Delia Owens).

I hope you all enjoy it and look forward to exchanging opinions and discussing it further next month.

Happy reading 😊

Following on from my previous post about the book club......

Reading is a great way to improve vocabulary but if you lack practice, why not get in touch and join one of my conversation classes or find out more about the other English training I offer.

Hi and a big thank you to everyone who took part in this month’s book club.

As we now have quite a few members, we have 2 book clubs which is great.

This month the book choices are:

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell - Waterson’s book of the year 2020,

My Brillant Friend by Elena Ferrante a BBC Radio 2 Book Club choice and one which comes highly recommended.

If you are interested and would like to join one of the groups, please get in touch as it’s always great to share thoughts, opinions and a pleasure to have new reading ideas.

Until next month, happy reading 😊

Are you having difficulties writing a good and clear email at work? Do you have to make telephone calls or find it difficult to speak and give opinions In meetings?

If so, maybe it’s time to improve your English language skills.

Please get in touch for more information on how I can help.

Hi, just want to say a big thank you to everyone who made it to the online book club. Was great speaking to you all and exchanging opinions on the book.

The new book choice for next month is 10 minutes 38 seconds in this strange world by Elif Shafak.

Happy reading 😊

Hi everyone, just a little reminder that this week is book club week.

I will send out invites via email and for any new people wishing to join or have more information, please just let me know.

Our new book choice for next month is ‘10 minutes 38 seconds in this strange world” by Elif Shafak and was shortlisted for the Booker prize in 2019.

Happy reading😊