In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘all’ and ‘every’. I start by talking about the different contexts in which ‘all’ is used in English. Then I move on and give a few examples about the differences in usage between ‘all’ and ‘every’.
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In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘no’ and ‘not’. I briefly discuss the different contexts in which we use these words. Then I give a few examples and talk a little bit about other forms of negation in English.
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In this episode I talk about the problematic nature of prepositions. I start by talking about prepositions and their problematic nature to learners of English. Then I basically propose three levels of difficulty and make my comments on how you can deal with them.
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In this episode I talk about how to use Echo Questions in conversation. I briefly discuss the reasons why we might want to use Echo Questions in conversation. Then I give examples and make comments on the different structures and meanings.
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In this episode I talk about the difference between words ending in ‘-ic’ and ‘-ical’. I briefly read some information I found online about this tricky issue. Then I give a few examples and discuss the difference in meaning between the words.
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In this episode I talk about different ways to use ‘had better’. I briefly discuss the meaning of ‘had better’ and the different structures that go with it. Then I give examples and make comments on the different structures and meanings.
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In this episode I talk about some different ways to use the word ‘half’. I basically talk about the different structures and give a few examples of how to use these structures in conversation and discuss their meaning.
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In this episode I talk about how to prepare for a trip abroad. I basically describe five situations that you have to be prepared for. I also give a few examples of structures and vocabulary that might be interesting to study before you go abroad.
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In this episode I talk about different ways to use the word ‘rather’. I briefly discuss the different meanings of ‘rather’ and the different structures that go with it. Then I give examples and make comments on the different structures and meanings.
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In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘expect’, ‘hope’ and ‘wait’. I give a few examples of how you can use them and discuss the difference in meaning between these three tricky words.
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