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2016-07-19 19:16:28 Common mistakes with pronouns

Both did not come.
Neither came.

Both of them did not pass the test.
Neither of them passed the test.

In negative clauses, we use ‘neither’ not both.

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2016-07-18 13:05:30 Finding a Classroom Woman 1: Excuse me, I need your assistance. Woman 2: Sure, what's up? Woman 1: I have no idea where my class is. Woman 2: Tell me which building it's in. Woman 1: My class is in the C building. Woman 2: I know where the C building… Open / Comment

2016-07-18 13:05:12 Finding a Classroom

Woman 1: Excuse me, I need your assistance.

Woman 2: Sure, what's up?

Woman 1: I have no idea where my class is.

Woman 2: Tell me which building it's in.

Woman 1: My class is in the C building.

Woman 2: I know where the C building is.

Woman 1: Do you mind telling me where it is?

Woman 2: Of course, which room number is it?

Woman 1: Number 261.

Woman 2: I actually have a class right around there.

Woman 1: Can you please show me?

Woman 2: I can do that. Open / Comment

2016-07-16 21:37:30 Tips

STOP apologising!

No one knows everything – so don’t apologise for not speaking English perfectly! You’re still learning, everything takes time.

The more you speak and practice your newfound skills, the more you will improve. Even native English speakers didn’t learn how to speak in a few months!

The main thing is that you are trying, most people will understand and appreciate that. So just relax, and start talking!

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2016-07-14 19:06:52 Adriana: I heard you're moving to New York. Ryan: Yes. I've got an offer in upstate New York. Adriana: Oh, that's great! But I'm going to miss you. Ryan: Me, too. Let's keep in touch. Adriana: Yeah. Don't forget to drop me a line when… Open / Comment

2016-07-14 19:06:38 Adriana: I heard you're moving to New York.

Ryan: Yes. I've got an offer in upstate New York.

Adriana: Oh, that's great! But I'm going to miss you.
Ryan: Me, too. Let's keep in touch.

Adriana: Yeah. Don't forget to drop me a line when you settle down.

Ryan: Trust me. I won't. I'll keep you posted.

Adriana: You have my address?

Ryan: Well, I have your e-mail address.

Adriana: All right! I look forward to hearing from you soon. Good luck! Open / Comment

2016-07-13 08:27:01 Common Errors

What is the time in your watch?
What is the time by your watch?

We traveled in train.
We traveled by train.

Explanation :

We write by train/car/bike/boat/plane/land/sea/air etc. But note that by is not used if there is an article. For example, we write in the car, on a bus, and not by the car or by a bus.

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2016-07-13 08:11:09 Cleaning Up the Room Man: Have you started cleaning up your room yet? Woman: I haven't gotten started on my room yet. Man: When exactly do you plan on cleaning it? Woman: I have every intention of cleaning my room later. Man: I thought I asked you… Open / Comment

2016-07-13 08:09:50 Cleaning Up the Room

Man: Have you started cleaning up your room yet?

Woman: I haven't gotten started on my room yet.

Man: When exactly do you plan on cleaning it?

Woman: I have every intention of cleaning my room later.

Man: I thought I asked you to clean your room earlier.

Woman: I already told you that I'm going to do it.

Man: Remember to vacuum the floor and dust everything.

Woman: I'll remember to do that.

Man: Make sure that you don't go anywhere until you clean your room.

Woman: I'll clean my room before I leave.

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