Category Archives: Speaking
Focus on: like
We very often sound redundant by sticking to same old words and expressions. Especially when it comes to a foreign language – after all, why should I do it differently, as long as such words and expressions have proved themselves effective … Continue reading
Posted in Authentic language, Collocations, English in Use, Focus on, Foreign Language, Grammar, Mother Tongue, Second Language, Speaking, Vocabulary
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Using electronic gadgets in class
Mobile phones in class? Yes! I can recall at least 4 situations which involved the use of electronic gadgets in my English lessons throughout the last semestre. Some of my colleague teachers were so interested that I thought it might … Continue reading
Posted in Discussion, English in Use, Foreign Language, Grammar, Listening, Reading, Second Language, Speaking, Vocabulary, Writing
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Focus on: the date
Hello-o! Here’s a quick take on basics, because there is a difference between the way we say a date in English and the way we write it. We can write: 16th June, 2013 or 16 June 2013 or 16/06/2013. We can say: … Continue reading
Posted in Collocations, English in Use, Focus on, Grammar, Speaking, Trivia, Vocabulary, Writing, Written communication
Tagged data, datas em inglês, date in English, EFL/ESL, English in use, focus on, Speaking, uso, writing
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English as a Foreign Language 