August 15, 2017

HOW OFTEN

PRONUNCIATION: /ˈɒf.ən/      /ˈɒf.tən/ EXAMPLE: Question: How often do you go jogging? Answer:    from time to time. MEANING: The word “often” is an adverb that […]
August 9, 2017

Verb “APPRECIATE” in Communication

The basic meaning: To value / give value to someone or something. Examples: I do appreciate his charismatic personality. I always appreciate your honesty. In communication: […]
August 6, 2017

AVOID

PRONUNCIATION:  /əˈvɔɪd/     Two syllables and stress on “v” MEANING 1: Try to be / stay away from someone or something. Example: I spend my […]
August 1, 2017

HOW MANY – HOW MUCH

Uses : Use 1:            To show the amount of something / quantity A. HOW MANY: Form:           […]
July 19, 2017

The interrogative form (simple present)

  PRELUDE: Sometimes you find yourself able to understand your interlocutor and you can even answer his questions, but you face some difficulty when you want […]
July 6, 2017

COLLOCATIONS

Meaning: A typical combination of two words or more that has a special meaning independent from the meaning of the words taken separately. To collocate: to […]
May 12, 2017

Afford

Form:            Afford + full infinitive Afford + noun Example:           – I can’t afford to buy a […]
April 22, 2017

Prepositions of time: on – in – at

Uses: 1. “On” is used with “dates” and “days” Examples: – He was born on 14 th April, 2002. (date) – On Friday (day) 2. “In” is […]