How to Use the English Verb SUGGEST
I notice that a lot of English learners struggle with the verb suggest. I want to explain how to use it properly. Let’s first review what the verb means. Suggest means mention or recommend something to think about or something someone should do. Suggest is an unusual English verb. It is not used in a […]
Confusing English Verbs – Wear or Dress?
To wear = to have clothes on your body You wear clothes. This is the most common verb used to talk about clothes. What are you wearing today? I’m going to wear my new shoes to school tomorrow! He wore a tie yesterday. I haven’t worn this dress in ages [=in a long time]! […]
Vocabulary – All About Snow!
What does snow look like? Snow (an uncountable noun) is made up of millions of individual snowflakes. Each snowflake is unique. No two snowflakes look the same. Of course, snowflakes are so tiny that it’s impossible to compare them, but every Canadian schoolchild learns that each snowflake is unique! A light snowfall creates a […]
Vocabulary – How to Talk about Fashion! (Adjectives)
Part I – Adjectives In English, there are a lot of great words to describe fashion. If you really want to learn a lot of new and interesting words in English, pay attention to fashion! Fashion writers and designers are always trying to think of unique ways to describe clothing, and magazines are full of colourful […]
Vocabulary Spotlight on: The Oscars / The Academy Awards!
In this post you’ll learn what the Academy Awards are and vocabulary you may hear while watching the ceremony. What are the Academy Awards? The 85th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday February 26, 2012 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. The Academy Awards are also known as the Oscars. […]
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