Say “Dependent on” — Not “From” — Sparks Plus, Week 9

Welcome to this week’s Sparks Plus — your quick, practical boost for clearer, more confident English.
Five short sections, all easy to read and use right away.

1️⃣ Quick Win

It’s dependent on, not dependent from.

❌ The result is dependent from the weather.
✔ The result is dependent on the weather.

2️⃣ Real-World English in Action

Denglish rescue:
A client said: I visit my parents all 2 weeks.

In English, we say:
✔ I visit my parents every 2 weeks.
✔ I see my parents every other week.

3️⃣ Christine’s Pick

BBC Learning English – 6 Minute English
Short episodes on interesting topics, spoken clearly, with transcripts to follow along. Great for listening and reading practice at the same time.

4️⃣ Reader Question

Q: Should I say in the weekend or at the weekend?

A: In British English: at the weekend
✔ I saw friends at the weekend.
In American English: on the weekend
✔ I saw friends on the weekend.

5️⃣ Spotlight

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