2月12日号：Using so and because

Two words that can be confusing for English learners are because and so.

Although they are similar, there is an important difference between the two. Let's look at how we can use because and so naturally in our conversations.

We use because to show a reason or cause. We always put because before the reason or cause. For example:

I am studying hard every day because I want to speak English well.

(“I want to speak English well” is the reason)

Because I drank too much coffee, I couldn't sleep last night.

(“I drank too much coffee” is the cause)

In conversational English, it is common for speakers to only give the reason or cause. Also, we can omit the word because. This sounds a bit more direct or casual.

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