AEE 2459: Grammar That Breaks the Rules Part 3: Hardly Fair or Fairly Hard?

In this episode of All Ears English, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss common grammar mistakes made by English language learners, specifically focusing on adverbs that, when formed by adding "ly" to an adjective, have meanings significantly different from their adjective counterparts. They highlight the differences between "late" and "lately," "fair" and "fairly," and "hard" and "hardly," providing examples and a role-play scenario to illustrate these distinctions. The hosts also reference previous episodes in a three-part series that explore other exceptions to English grammar rules, emphasizing the importance of understanding context and usage to achieve fluency.