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Stopped, Not Stoped: The Past Tense of Stop and the Vanishing /pt/ Sound
Both the simple past and past participle of stop are stopped. The hard part is the double p in spelling, and the /pt/ cluster nearly disappears when native speakers talk fast.
Dream Has Two Past Tenses: Dreamed, Dreamt, and the Vanishing MT Ending
The past tense of dream is dreamed or dreamt — both are correct. The hard part is that the two-consonant ending disappears in fast speech, and it drags the sentence's tense down with it.
Forget in the Past Tense: Forgot, Forgotten, and Where It Splits from the Get Family
The simple past of forget is forgot, the participle is forgotten. The got/gotten rule for get doesn't apply here, and forgot to gets worn down into a single chunk when spoken fast.
Past Tense of Enjoy Is Enjoyed: Why -ed Sounds Like /d/, Plus the V-ing Rule After It
Enjoy is a regular verb, and its past tense is enjoyed. The hard part is the /d/ ending that disappears before a consonant, and the rule that enjoy must be followed by V-ing.
The Past Tense of Cook Is Cooked: The Disappearing /t/ Sound, and Why a Cooker Isn't a Cook
Cook is a regular verb — the simple past and the past participle are both cooked. The hard part is the /kt/ consonant cluster at the end, which Vietnamese ears almost always drop.
The Past Tense of Stay Is Stayed: A Regular Verb Whose -ed Ending Keeps Disappearing
Stay is a regular verb — both the simple past and past participle are stayed. The hard part is a final /d/ sound that learners' ears almost always drop.
Past Tense of Keep: Kept — and Why Sleep, Sweep Shorten the Same Way
The simple past and past participle of keep are both kept. The tricky part is that the final t sound disappears mid-sentence, so the whole tense gets packed into a vowel just a touch shorter than in keep.
Began or Begun? The Past Tense of 'Begin' — and the Half That Vanishes When You Speak Fast
The simple past of begin is began, the past participle is begun. The stress falls on the second syllable, so the first half of the word nearly disappears in normal fast speech.
8 English Dictation Websites & Apps: Which One Fits Your Level?
Most lists just paste a site name with a one-line description. This article spells out who each tool suits, where it falls short, and where you should start based on your current level.
From Zero to an Exciting Comeback: Reclaiming English
"Once scoring less than 20% on even the simplest listening exercises, a Đồng Hành scholarship student kept at it, spending at least 5 minutes a day practicing listening with WELE. Today, that same student can score 70-100% on the very first listen and feels far more confident using English. It's not magic — daily persistence is what made the change happen. Heartfelt stories like this one are what keep WELE motivated to keep spreading the joy of learning English to young people across the country, especially those facing hardship. Thank you for trusting WELE and journeying together toward mastering English! ❤️"
Effective English Learning Apps (Part 2)
3. Reading practice apps: Kindle This is a book-reading app that has a mobile app version letting users read and take notes. When you come across a new word, you can look it up in English or Vietnames...
Effective English Learning Apps (Part 1)
--- In this part I'll share about 2 apps for listening and speaking skills, and next week will be reading and writing skills. Everyone stay tuned! 1. Listening Practice App: WELE Web-App As you alread...
WELE Mobile App
WELE Mobile (a feature exclusive to Premium Users) lets you listen anytime, anywhere, listen with the screen off (just like Spotify), listen to tracks in public playlists as well as tracks you've uplo...
Top 5 English Listening Apps 2024: Where Does WELE Stand?
Review and comparison of the 5 best English listening apps in 2024. Which is the best choice for you?
WELE vs YouTube: Why Free Videos Aren't Enough
YouTube has millions of free English learning videos. So why do you still need an app like WELE?
WELE vs Speechling: Which is the Best Listening App?
Speechling focuses on pronunciation with human coach feedback. WELE focuses on listening comprehension with dictation. Detailed comparison.
WELE vs Lingopie: Learning Through Video vs Dictation
Lingopie teaches English through movies and TV shows. WELE uses the dictation method. Which approach is more effective?
WELE vs Cake: Which App is Better for Vietnamese Learners?
A detailed comparison of WELE and Cake - two popular English learning apps in Vietnam. Which one is right for you?
Why Dictation Is The Most Effective English Learning Method
Discover the history, science, and application of the dictation method - used by military and schools for over 100 years.
WELE vs Duolingo: Which App Is Right For You?
A detailed comparison of two popular English learning apps. Learn the pros and cons of each to choose the best tool for your needs.