When and while are often confused by language learners because they are similar. In Part 1 we discussed the basic differences between them. To summarize: When is used to establish a specific point in time. When can be replaced by words like in, on, at, if or as soon as. Statements with when often have …
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(Originally posted October 1, 2010) The basis of all human activity is time. It’s time to wake up. It’s time to go to school. My dad to me in high school: “If you don’t get up now, next time, I’m bringing the wet washrag.” (He only had to do it once. The feeling of a …
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(Originally posted on June 26, 2011) Just like a medical student begins her training studying the bones and muscles of the human body, all serious language students should start with parts of speech. And the study of parts of speech should begin with nouns. Basically, a noun is a word that refers to a …
(Original publication date: July 27, 2010) If you are going to understand how the human body works, you have to start with basic anatomy and kinesiology (the study of muscles and human movement). Would you go to a doctor who doesn’t know what the kidneys do? Similarly, you can’t learn a language (including your first …
Basic List • Intermediate List • Advanced List [gdlr_divider type=”solid” size=”50%” ] (Originally posted September 24, 2010.) Gerunds* and infinitives** and how to use them may be one of the most confusing and frustrating parts of English for non-native speakers. (My students HATE the gerunds and infinitives quizzes I give them, which is why I give them …
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The human body is made up of many different, disgusting parts. The most disgusting things in a baby’s body regularly end up in its diaper. (Yes, Skyler. I’m talking about your diapers.) The most important part of the body is the skeleton. Without the skeleton, we would all just be blobs of goo sliding along …
