Say “Every Day”, Not “Everyday” – Sparks Plus, Week 13

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.

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1️⃣ Quick Win

Be careful with every day and everyday. They mean different things.

✔ I go for a walk every day. → (two words = how often)
✔ It’s just an everyday habit. → (one word = adjective, meaning ordinary)

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2️⃣ Real-World English in Action

Denglish rescue:
A client said: I’ll inform me about it.

In English, we don’t use “inform” reflexively.
✔ I’ll find out about it.
✔ I’ll get some information about it.

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3️⃣ Christine’s Pick

American Stories (VOA Learning English)
Classic short stories told in clear, slow English. Perfect for intermediate learners who want to enjoy literature and build confidence listening to longer sentences.

Listen here.

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4️⃣ Reader Question

Q: Can I say I’m good in English?

A: Not quite. We say good at something.
✔ I’m good at English.
✔ She’s good at explaining things.

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5️⃣ AI Prompt to Test

Try this in ChatGPT:

“Write 5 short, encouraging reminders for professionals learning English. Make them friendly, simple, and motivating… like something a supportive coach would say.”

See which one feels most “you.”

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6️⃣ Spotlight

What’s Your Business English Learner Type?
Grammar Guru, Word Gourmet or Queen of Improv — which one are you?

This short quiz is playful, but it also shows how you really use English at work.
Get ready for a few aha moments… and maybe a quiet “Oh, that’s me.”

Take the quiz here.