PAST PROGRESSIVE

Topic: Forms and uses of the simple past progressive. We'll also review other verb tenses studied so far in this series.
Level: Intermediate and advanced
This series is designed for upper level students. We will review how each verb tense is formed and used. We will be comparing and contrasting verb tenses as well.
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INTIMIDATE

Sometimes you feel inferior to someone due to which you get nervous or you just fear someone or something due to their appearance, attitude or personality. The word intimidate basically means to make someone feel fearful or induce a sense of inferiority into someone. Someone who is intimidated, feels frightened and lacks confidence because of the situation they are in or the people they are with. It also means to make someone in awe of you. A film star has all his fans in awe of him due to his personality, looks and stardom.

The word intimidate is used as verb as it shows the action of frightening or making someone feel nervous. The word Intimidating is an adjective, as it describes the behavior of a person who induces fear or demands greater respect. Intimidation is used as a noun. For example, your manager who is very experienced, dignified and confident intimidates you, as you are in awe of him or you may fear him.
Example 01 : Due to the sudden downfall of the company, all the employees were intimidated into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs.
Ex 02 : The gangster intimidated James at a gunpoint and asked him to surrender all his valuables.
Ex 03 : Little Mary never speaks up in class as she is always intimidated by the more confident and aggressive students who appear smarter to her.
Ex 04 : Jennifer broke free from her boyfriend because of his intimidating and dominating nature.
Ex 05 : Sheila told her friend, " The whole idea of leaving my family and going to the Oxford University intimidates me."
Ex 06 : When Grandfather was gifted a smart phone, the android technology intimidated him as he wasn't tech savvy.
Ex 07 : Speaking in front of a large audience can be very intimidating for many people.
Ex 08 : Peter was intimidated with his hard core training undertaken by his fitness instructor.
Ex 09 : The little child was intimidated when the doctor started examining his ears.
Ex 10 : To intimidate his students, the teacher shouted at them so they could maintain discipline.
Ex 11 : The doctor's word of caution during her pregnancy was very intimidating for Catherine.
Ex 12: With his style and persona, Kelly found her date Richard, to be one of the most intimidating men she had ever met.

HOW MANY WORDS DO WE NEED TO KNOW ?

How many words do we need to know in order to be fluent in a language? 
Lots. But it does depend on your goals.

SIMPLE PAST

Topic: Forms and uses of the simple past
Level: Intermediate and advanced
This series is designed for upper level students. We will review how each verb tense is formed and used. We will be comparing and contrasting verb tenses as well.
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CANDID

Sometimes you are blunt and put your point forth very clearly without shying away. The word candid basically means to be truthful and straightforward in your expression. When you say something openly, you speak your thoughts without hiding anything, it means you are being candid. You are honest and direct even though the truth may sound unpleasant. It also means an informal photo which has been clicked naturally without formal posing. The word candid is an adjective as it describes someone of being honest and outspoken. The word candidly is an adverb as it describes the action of speaking honestly and the word candidness is a noun.
Example 01 : Samantha asked her friend, " Do you like my new hairstyle? Be candid."
Ex 02 : On their first date, Richard was so shocked when Michelle spoke candidly about her past life.
Ex 03 : The famous actress was very candid with the journalist during the interview and revealed many personal details of her life.
Ex 04 : The doctor candidly told his patient that there was no guarantee of his complete recovery after the lung transplant surgery.
Ex 05 : The Human recourses department gave candid feedback to all their employees about their annual performance.
Ex 06 : Julian is one of the most popular news reporters as he is very candid and doesn't manipulate facts.
Ex 07 : My friend often takes candid photos when I practice my for my dance competition.
Ex 08 : Maria candidly told Michelle, " I dislike your boyfriend, you deserve a better one!"
Ex 09 : The board of directors called for an urgent meeting with their investors to have a candid discussion about the company's precarious financial position.
Ex 10 : Samantha's candidness always gets her into misunderstandings with her colleagues, as no one can put up with her outspoken nature.

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PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE AND PROGRESSIVE

Topic: Forms and uses of the present perfect and present perfect progressive
Level: Intermediate and advanced
This series is designed for upper level students. We will review how each verb tense is formed and used. We will be comparing and contrasting verb tenses as well.
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