月別アーカイブ5月 2017

How to Disagree Politely?

How to Disagree Politely?

Conversations about disagreements are hard in any language! Here are some useful English phrases to help… WAYS TO SAY YOU DISAGREE 1) I see things differently. 2) I am on the opposite side of the debate. 3) Our opinions diverge. 4) I beg to differ. 5) And finally, if there’s no chance of agreement, this phrase can help stop a long argument: Thanks for your opinion, but we will have to agree to disagree. If you want to be less direct, you may agree about something first, before moving on to make your point: Although you’re right about that… I agree with that, but… I understand what you’re saying, but… […]

Phrasal verbs with multiple meanings

Phrasal verbs with multiple meanings

Phrasal verbs can be confusing because often there’s more than one meaning. Examples: GIVE AWAY 1. Reveal a secret. It was supposed to be a surprise party but I gave it away by leaving the guest list on the kitchen table. 2. Give something for free. Justina gave away her old furniture to her sister. BRING UP 1. Raise a child. Serhii was born in Belarus but brought up in Russia. 2. Start a topic of conversation. Alicia brought up the subject of marriage again but Giang didn’t want to talk about it. PHRASAL VERBS WITH MULTIPLE MEANINGS QUIZ ANSWER: Eugene didn’t need her old clothes any longer, so she […]

A Tricky Verb ‘TO BE’ and Its Usage

A Tricky Verb ‘TO BE’ and Its Usage

The verb ‘to be’ is one of the most common verbs in the English language. It has many different forms in different tenses. Read the text and watch a video showing how some students struggle with using this verb in sentences:) It’s not as easy as it may seem to be.   The verb ‘to be’ in passive sentences The verb ‘to be’ is used together with the third form of the verb (Past Participle form) in passive sentences. For example: ACTIVE: I eat an apple. PASSIVE: The apple is eaten. More examples: People buy cars. –> Cars are bought. ( Present Simple ) Someone turned on the light. –> […]

7 tips to help you with writing exams

7 tips to help you with writing exams

Are you afraid of writing exams? Calm down and watch this video. It might help you to be more confident when sitting your next writing exam. TOP TIPS 1. Try out past exam papers 2.Get feedback and work on it 3.Manage your time 4.Make a plan 5. Answer using the appropriate structure 6. Check what you’ve written 7. GET ENOUGH SLEEP BEFORE WRITING AN EXAM!

It’s a Perfect World – Present Perfect Simple tense

It’s a Perfect World – Present Perfect Simple tense

In English language there is an interesting way of speaking about consequences we can see of events which happened in unspecified past, or life experiences or announcing the news… We use the Present Perfect Simple tense, which works like a bridge, connecting past events, states with the presence:   Use the Present Perfect for: 1) Life experiences in the past. We don’t say when these happened: we are interested in the experience, not the time or date. We often use ever and never. I’ve seen all Tarantino’s films. Have you ever eaten sushi? – Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. 2) Recent past actions that are important now. Oh […]

English proverbs in songs – ”When in Rome”

歌の中の英語のことわざ - "When in Rome"

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