E58 The Most Difficult Plural Words in English

🌀Do you ever find yourself stumbling over certain plural words in English? You know the standard rule of adding an 's' or 'es', but then there are those peculiar plural forms that just don't seem to follow any pattern. These words can be very confusing and difficult to learn. Do you know the difference between "crisis" and "crises"? Ever wondered why "one sheep" becomes "many sheep," but "one goose" turns into "many geese"? And just what is the plural of hippopotamus anyways?

🎧Welcome to another episode of Learn English, where we discuss key aspects of the English language! English is full of "weird plural words" - those unique nouns that transform in unexpected ways when shifting from singular to plural. On today's episode, we'll explore the plural patterns that make English such a confusing language for those who are trying to learn it. From Latin and Greek-derived words that morph their endings, to Old English terms that tack on unexpected suffixes, we'll explain why some plurals feel natural while others leave you scratching your head.

🗣️This episode is packed with practical examples, pronunciation tips, and memorable explanations to help you master these tricky words. By the end, you'll gain the tools to confidently navigate these odd singular and plural forms. So if you're ready to take your English to the next level by mastering these peculiar plural patterns, be sure to listen in.

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📝 Vocabulary List:

1. Cactus: A desert plant with spines.
2. Alumnus: A male graduate of a school.
3. Focus: The center of interest or activity.
4. Crisis: A time of intense difficulty or danger.
5. Thesis: A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one submitted for a university degree.
6. Octopus: A sea creature with eight legs.
7. Hippopotamus: A large African mammal.
8. Goose: A large waterbird.
9. Ox: A castrated male bovine.
10. Wolf: A wild canine.
11. Knife: A cutting instrument.
12. Trout: A type of fish that lives in cold water.
13. Salmon: A type of fish that swims upstream to spawn.
14. Deer: A hoofed mammal.
15. Moose: A large North American deer.
16. Bison: A large North American mammal.
17. Swine: A pig.
18. Species: A group of living organisms that can breed with each other.
19. Die: A small cube marked with numbers, used in games of chance.
20. Mutate: To change form or character.

📜 SOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP-TPCs9Fj8

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-58937415