GYG Day 49. The inside story of “to” in three lists and a splendid story.
Here are your next “to” learn lists, pun intended! Yes, some verbs end with the gerund (verb + –ing) form (yesterday’s post), others have “to” + the infinitive verb aka …
Learning English with the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/ Learning English with the BBC is an experience in itself, with so much to offer learners. I thought I would tell you about the “Six Minute English” section, which …
5 ways to disagree (strongly).
Disagreeing is always a sensitive issue. If you know your opposite number, it’s that little easier. If on the other hand, you don’t know him/her/them, I would suggest you soften …
15 phrases to spice up your presentations.
Allow me to tell you about a truly inspiring and thought-provoking TED Talk (www.ted.com) by Simon Anholt entitled ‘Which country does the most good for the world’. This is the …
English phrases for ‘surprise’ and ‘shock’.
Sometimes in conversation people exaggerate, tell little (big) white lies, or try to banter/joke with each other. Maybe you don’t believe something or somebody, find it far-fetched or are surprised …