Less or Fewer? — Sparks Plus, Week 10

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

1️⃣ Quick Win

Use fewer with countable things, less with uncountable things.

✔ Fewer emails, less stress.
✔ Fewer mistakes, less pressure.

2️⃣ Real-World English in Action

Denglish rescue:
A client said: I’m living here since 2015.

In English, we say:
✔ I have lived here since 2015.

3️⃣ Christine’s Pick

TED-Ed — short animated videos that explain ideas clearly, with subtitles and transcripts. Great for practising listening and learning something new at the same time.

Start with “Why is English so confusing“.

4️⃣ Reader Question

Q: Can I say in the TV?
A: No — we say on TV.
✔ I saw her on TV last night.

5️⃣ AI Prompt to Test

Want to try something different? Copy this into ChatGPT and see what comes back:

“Based on what you know about my life, values, and learning style, create 5 original motivational quotes that feel personal to me. Make them short, clear, and inspiring.”

I tried it and got this gem:
“Good enough English is strong enough to open doors.”