Archive for 'English Language'
Rules for Spelling Differences Between British and American English Posted by Gabriele on Jul 9, 2012
Yesterday I introduced the topic of common spelling difference between British English and American English. Today I want to present to you some predictable difference in the spelling of words in Great Britain and the United States and the rules you can follow to learn these differences. It is important to keep in mind that…
Camping Vocabulary Posted by heather on Jul 7, 2012
Now that it is summer, many people are digging out their camping equipment and putting it to good use. Camping is an outdoor activity where the participants (known as campers) leave their home to stay outdoors while enjoying nature. When you go camping you might use a tent, a caravan, a cabin, or no shelter…
“Um”, “uh”, “mm” and the use of filler sounds and words Posted by Gabriele on Jul 5, 2012
In my last post (on July 3rd) I included a video from You Tube with a women talking about making a cake. In that video the woman used the sound “um” many times. What is this “um”? It is technically called a filler word or filler sound, which is an expression of hesitation or pause…
May, Might and Can Posted by heather on Jul 4, 2012
May and might – who knew that two words could create so much confusion when it comes to learning the English language. Yet, these two words do just that. So what is the difference between may and might? Well, not too much actually. may = suggests that it is possible that the action will occur…
Pet Commands Posted by Gabriele on Jul 2, 2012
Sit. Stay. Good dog. In English dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend.” It is very common for families in the United States (and Western culture in general) to have a pet dog. A pet is a domestic or tamed animal that lives with people. Pet dogs in the United States often live…
The Days of The Week – Part I Posted by Gabriele on Jun 24, 2012
Happy Sunday everyone! I am sure you all know the names of the days of the week in English already as these are some of the most common words people learn in a new language, but there is a lot more to know about the days of the week in English than just their names! …
Things that mothers say in English Posted by Gabriele on Jun 15, 2012
No matter where you live in the world I bet when you were growing up your mother used a form of the imperative tense with you. The imperative tense in English is used: 1) as a direct order, 2) to give instructions, 3) to make an invitation, 4) on signs, and 5) to give friendly…