These two adverbs can easily be mixed up by students, since they sound similar and their spelling is almost the same. However, “Especially” and “Specially” possess different meanings as we will see below. Especially can be a synonym for “particularly” or “above all” because that is exactly what it means. It can also be used […]
Many times, especially when we are speaking, we are not sure whether to use the subjective pronoun (I) or the objective pronoun (me). Today we are sharing with you a few tips and examples to clarify this issue. The pronoun “I” is used as the subject of the sentence, alongside with the other subjective pronouns
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Presentations can be a challenge for everyone, particularly when they have to be given in a foreign language: keeping the audience’s attention, making your points clear, using the correct language or choosing the appropriate length can be difficult for those whose mother tongue is other than English. Today we are sharing with you 6 tips
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“As” and “Like” are easily mixed up by Spanish students, since they both can be translated as “como” and they are both used to compare actions and situations. However, there are a number of relevant differences as we will see below. Uses of “as” To talk about positions or functions, for instance, Mary worked as a
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As you well know, all languages possess different ways to say thanks. Many of them are quite well-known, even for those who are not familiar with foreign languages. Courtesy rules and gratitude are important in most cultures, more particularly in English-speaking countries. If you have had the chance to live or spend some time in
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Generally, it can be difficult for students to tell the difference between these two verbs (make and do), since they both can be translated as “hacer” in Spanish. Surely there have been situations in which we have mixed them up, or we’ve had to interrupt our speech a few seconds to think carefully which
Whenever we are learning a new language, it is essential to devote a few minutes to all the different learning areas, with regard to the English language: Listening comprehension Speaking skills Writing skills Reading comprehension Benefits from reading are endless because first of all it is a useful and gratifying exercise in itself and at
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2014/oct/14/why-eating-with-other-people-makes-us-fat Studies suggest we eat more in the company of an overweight person, a man, a spouse, family members, friends … Why is this, and is there anything we can do to control it? Eating with other people is fattening. This has been demonstrated by umpteen scientists who have our collective waistlines at
By “learning a new language” we refer to mastering it in all its areas, that is, both oral and written expression and comprehension, resulting in the ability to hold a conversation on any given topic (except for very technical or specific issues) with an English-speaking person or understand any text or article as if it
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Entendemos por “aprender un idioma” el dominarlo en todas sus áreas, esto es tanto en expresión y comprensión oral como escrita, lo que se traduce en poder mantener una conversación de cualquier tema (excepto aspectos muy técnicos) con una persona nativa o comprender cualquier texto o artículo que leerías en tu lengua materna. Antes de
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