English has some quirks and peculiarities might seem strange to non-native speakers
English spelling is notoriously irregular and inconsistent. For example, the word “through” is pronounced differently from “thought” and “tough” and “dough” even though they all have the same 4-letter combination OUGH.
English pronunciation can also be tricky, as there are many words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently, such as “tear” (to rip) and “tear” (a drop of water from the eye).
English has a lot of homophones, which are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, like “flower” and “flour.”
English has a lot of idioms that don’t make sense when translated directly. For example, “it’s raining cats and dogs” means it’s raining heavily, not that actual cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
English is spoken in many different countries and regions, and each has its own unique dialect and slang, which can make it difficult for non-native speakers to understand.
The English language can be challenging, but also fun!
