How do we know that we are making progress in our language studies? It so often seems that we are at a standstill. My own benchmark is the number of words that I know. If I see the number increase, I know that I am improving, even if it does not show all the time.
lunes, 16 de diciembre de 2013
viernes, 13 de diciembre de 2013
VERB TENSES OVERVIEW
This first lesson is an overview of the verb tenses in English designed for upper level students. This series will review how each verb tense is formed and used. We will be comparing and contrasting verb tenses as well.
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miércoles, 11 de diciembre de 2013
WARY
Sometimes you are cautious about something as you feel it can lead to a problem or danger. The word wary, basically means to be cautious or careful of something.
If you are wary of something or someone, you are actually cautious or alert because you do not know much about them and you believe they may be dangerous or cause problems.
So, it means you are very careful and guarded and you are unwilling to trust someone. So when you give someone a wary glance, your face conveys the suspicion and caution that you feel. For example, you are wary of rocks while walking bare foot in the water or you may be wary of driving alone at night on an empty road as you feel it's not safe. As the word wary describes being cautious or careful about something, it is an adjective.
Example 01 : Being her first interview, the new actress was wary of talking to the press media ass he didn't want to disclose about her personal life.
Ex 02 : Due to the recent kidnapping in the neighborhood, mother told little Ben to be wary of strangers on his way back from the high school.
Ex 03 : During the grand sale, the store owner kept a wary eye on all the customers.
Ex 04 : After the unexpected fall in the share market, investors are increasingly wary about investing their money into the stock market.
Ex 05 : Lisa was wary of the stray dog at first, but he seemed friendly, so she walked over to pet him.
Ex 06 : At the railway station, there is a warning board put up that reads, 'Be wary of pick pockets.'
Ex 07 : Maria told her friend, " be wary of emails claiming that you've won a lottery as they are often malicious and contain viruses."
Ex 08 : Being new in the city, Sheila was wary of everything around her and didn't socialize with anyone.
Ex 09 : At the beach, the lifeguard was very wary when he saw the little kids go in the water.
Ex 10 : Father warned his son, " be wary of lending money to Peter, don't trust him too much, he has a bad past record."
Ex 11 : The teacher warily watched the student who was trying to cheat during his exams.
Ex 12 : All his colleagues are wary of speaking with William due to his arrogant attitude and temper.
So, it means you are very careful and guarded and you are unwilling to trust someone. So when you give someone a wary glance, your face conveys the suspicion and caution that you feel. For example, you are wary of rocks while walking bare foot in the water or you may be wary of driving alone at night on an empty road as you feel it's not safe. As the word wary describes being cautious or careful about something, it is an adjective.
Example 01 : Being her first interview, the new actress was wary of talking to the press media ass he didn't want to disclose about her personal life.
Ex 02 : Due to the recent kidnapping in the neighborhood, mother told little Ben to be wary of strangers on his way back from the high school.
Ex 03 : During the grand sale, the store owner kept a wary eye on all the customers.
Ex 04 : After the unexpected fall in the share market, investors are increasingly wary about investing their money into the stock market.
Ex 05 : Lisa was wary of the stray dog at first, but he seemed friendly, so she walked over to pet him.
Ex 06 : At the railway station, there is a warning board put up that reads, 'Be wary of pick pockets.'
Ex 07 : Maria told her friend, " be wary of emails claiming that you've won a lottery as they are often malicious and contain viruses."
Ex 08 : Being new in the city, Sheila was wary of everything around her and didn't socialize with anyone.
Ex 09 : At the beach, the lifeguard was very wary when he saw the little kids go in the water.
Ex 10 : Father warned his son, " be wary of lending money to Peter, don't trust him too much, he has a bad past record."
Ex 11 : The teacher warily watched the student who was trying to cheat during his exams.
Ex 12 : All his colleagues are wary of speaking with William due to his arrogant attitude and temper.
lunes, 9 de diciembre de 2013
España es el tercer pais de Europa
en el que menos adultos saben hablar inglés
La estadística sonroja. Es como un profundo aguijón en el orgullo patrio. Solo la mitad de los españoles, un 51 %, en edad de trabajar (de 25 a 64 años) sabe hablar inglés. Aunque también habría que hacer una apreciación, ya que de este porcentaje solo un 19 % es verdaderamente competente en la lengua de Shakespeare, por un 42 % que tiene un nivel bueno y un 40 % que se maneja con alguna que otra dificultad. De entre todos los europeos, solo los húngaros (37 %) y búlgaros (39 %) tienen menos conocimientos de inglés que los españoles. La fotografía que saca a relucir las vergüenzas la ha hecho Eurostat, que ha analizado la situación en los 28 países miembros de la UE, además de en Noruega, Suiza y Serbia.
España está muy lejos de la media, que indica que dos terceras partes de los europeos sabe hablar una lengua extranjera, fundamentalmente el inglés, lo que también supone una puerta fundamental para acceder al mercado laboral. Los españoles están muy lejos del conocimiento que tienen los noruegos (el 96 % habla inglés), daneses (94 %) o eslovenos (92 %), pero tampoco están demasiado cerca de los vecinos portugueses (58 %) y franceses (59 %). (LEER TODO)
España está muy lejos de la media, que indica que dos terceras partes de los europeos sabe hablar una lengua extranjera, fundamentalmente el inglés, lo que también supone una puerta fundamental para acceder al mercado laboral. Los españoles están muy lejos del conocimiento que tienen los noruegos (el 96 % habla inglés), daneses (94 %) o eslovenos (92 %), pero tampoco están demasiado cerca de los vecinos portugueses (58 %) y franceses (59 %). (LEER TODO)
viernes, 6 de diciembre de 2013
PRONUNCIATION OF VOWEL SOUNDS
This video presents three speech samples: American English, British English, and New Zealand English. Listen and compare how three native speakers of three different dialects pronounce the same set of words
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miércoles, 4 de diciembre de 2013
INHIBIT
Sometimes you can't do something that you are willing to due to many reasons, it could be because you are shy or embarrassed to do it or it could be something that stops or restricts you from doing it.
The word inhibit basically means something that prevents oneself from doing something due to their shyness or the fear of facing embarrassment due to some restrictions applied.
When you restrain or suppress yourself from behaving in a particular manner or from speaking something, you are holding yourself back, it means you are inhibiting yourself. This could because you are extremely shy or embarrassed.
The action of prohibiting or inhibiting is known as inhibition.
It is a feeling that makes one self conscious and unable to behave in a relaxed and a natural manner. As the word inhibits shows the action of restricting or forbidding, it is a verb. For example, when you are performing on the stage for the first time, you feel very shy, you are inhibited from doing your best. It means, you find it difficult to lose your inhibitions and give it your best shot.
Example 01 : Maria had no inhibitions and spoke boldly about her divorce to her friends.
Ex 02 : The high rate of interest on home loans has inhibited James and Lisa from taking a bank loan to buy a new apartment.
Ex 03 : After a couple of drinks, William and Peter lost all their inhibitions and started talking and laughing loudly at their friend's party.
Ex 04 : Catherine is on a weight loss program and finds it very difficult to inhibit herself from eating burgers.
Ex 05 : Lack of hospitals and health care centers in the village, inhibited the poor from getting medical facilities whenever they required it.
Ex 06 : Mother told little John, " You shouldn't allow the fear of failure to inhibit you from reattempting your exams."
Ex 07 : To inhibit any further argument, Andrea threatened her son of being locked in a dark room.
Ex 08 : The stern voice of the teacher, inhibits all the students from approaching her when they have any queries.
Ex 09 : Drinking coffee in excess inhibits the absorption of iron from your diet.
The action of prohibiting or inhibiting is known as inhibition.
It is a feeling that makes one self conscious and unable to behave in a relaxed and a natural manner. As the word inhibits shows the action of restricting or forbidding, it is a verb. For example, when you are performing on the stage for the first time, you feel very shy, you are inhibited from doing your best. It means, you find it difficult to lose your inhibitions and give it your best shot.
Example 01 : Maria had no inhibitions and spoke boldly about her divorce to her friends.
Ex 02 : The high rate of interest on home loans has inhibited James and Lisa from taking a bank loan to buy a new apartment.
Ex 03 : After a couple of drinks, William and Peter lost all their inhibitions and started talking and laughing loudly at their friend's party.
Ex 04 : Catherine is on a weight loss program and finds it very difficult to inhibit herself from eating burgers.
Ex 05 : Lack of hospitals and health care centers in the village, inhibited the poor from getting medical facilities whenever they required it.
Ex 06 : Mother told little John, " You shouldn't allow the fear of failure to inhibit you from reattempting your exams."
Ex 07 : To inhibit any further argument, Andrea threatened her son of being locked in a dark room.
Ex 08 : The stern voice of the teacher, inhibits all the students from approaching her when they have any queries.
Ex 09 : Drinking coffee in excess inhibits the absorption of iron from your diet.
lunes, 2 de diciembre de 2013
THE BIGGEST MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE
IN LANGUAGE LEARNING
People stay with the beginner book or course too long. They think they have to stay with it until they understand it or can remember everything. Forget it. Believe me you will. You will need to keep on going back to the beginner book. In the meantime, get into interesting authentic content. Do it as soon as possible, even if you don't understand it very well. Don't even use graded readers.
People stay with the beginner book or course too long. They think they have to stay with it until they understand it or can remember everything. Forget it. Believe me you will. You will need to keep on going back to the beginner book. In the meantime, get into interesting authentic content. Do it as soon as possible, even if you don't understand it very well. Don't even use graded readers.
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