1. If car engines burnt hydrogen instead of petrol or diesel-oil, there
2. If governments spent more money on the railways,
3. If private cars weren't allowed inside our cities,
4. If cars were smaller,
5. If more people used public transport,
6. If the law was stricter about pollution,
jueves, 21 de agosto de 2008
is/are/do/does
is/are/do/does
Put in is, are, do or does.
1. you brush your teeth every day?
2. Where they going?
3. Why you looking at me?
4. Bill live in London?
5. you like dancing?
6. the sun shining?
7. What time the shops close?
8. you working tomorrow?
9. What this word mean?
10. you feeling all right?
Put in is, are, do or does.
1. you brush your teeth every day?
2. Where they going?
3. Why you looking at me?
4. Bill live in London?
5. you like dancing?
6. the sun shining?
7. What time the shops close?
8. you working tomorrow?
9. What this word mean?
10. you feeling all right?
To be and to have got
To be and to have got
To be I am - you are - He is - She is - It is - We are - You are - They are
To have - I have - You have - He has - She has - It has - We have - You have - They have
2. We happy.
3. You small.
4. He very tall.
5. She a nice car.
6. You a young brother.
7. I a nurse.
8. They a big house.
9. They very nasty.
10. It beautiful .
To be I am - you are - He is - She is - It is - We are - You are - They are
To be I am - you are - He is - She is - It is - We are - You are - They are
To have - I have - You have - He has - She has - It has - We have - You have - They have
2. We happy.
3. You small.
4. He very tall.
5. She a nice car.
6. You a young brother.
7. I a nurse.
8. They a big house.
9. They very nasty.
10. It beautiful .
To be I am - you are - He is - She is - It is - We are - You are - They are
To have - I have - You have - He has - She has - It has - We have - You have - They have
Pour marquer l'idée de possession, on ajoute 'got' à have.
Ex: I have got a car ==> possession.
Exercice : Ne pas utiliser les formes contractées.
How to Format a UK Business Letter
How to Format a UK Business Letter
Posted: 13 Aug 2008 05:56 AM CDT
I covered writing US business letters, but I know we have a number of readers in the United Kingdom too – or readers who might want to write to companies within the UK. I’ll just be covering the formatting here rather than explaining again why each element is included, so you might want to read the article on US business letters first.
The UK format is similar to US full block format, with these key differences for UK letters:
The return address is right-aligned
The date is written as “15th May 2008” not “May 15, 2008”
A comma, not a colon, follows the recipients’ name
The subject (if included) is centred
In the UK, a standard business letter looks like this:
Posted: 13 Aug 2008 05:56 AM CDT
I covered writing US business letters, but I know we have a number of readers in the United Kingdom too – or readers who might want to write to companies within the UK. I’ll just be covering the formatting here rather than explaining again why each element is included, so you might want to read the article on US business letters first.
The UK format is similar to US full block format, with these key differences for UK letters:
The return address is right-aligned
The date is written as “15th May 2008” not “May 15, 2008”
A comma, not a colon, follows the recipients’ name
The subject (if included) is centred
In the UK, a standard business letter looks like this:
Just as with the US examples, I’ll break the letter down into the main elements, working from the top to the bottom.
Your Address
Your address, also known as the “return address”, comes first (leave this off if you’re using letter-headed paper).
123 Old Road
Newtown
London
SW1 3AA
Your return address should be right-justified.
The Date
Directly beneath this, the date on which the letter was written:
15th May 2008
In the UK, the day comes before the month, and it is fine to put “st”, “nd” or “th” after the day’s date, eg. “15th” “1st” or “2nd”.
You can position the date on the right or on the left of your letter.
Recipent’s name and address
Beneath this, you should put the recipient’s name and address, just as it would appear on the envelope. If you’re using a window envelope, make sure it’ll show through when the paper is inserted.
The recipient’s name and address should be positioned on the left-hand side.
The Greeting
After their address, you should leave a line’s space then put “Dear Mr Jones”, “Dear Bob” or “Dear Sir/Madam” as appropriate. Follow this with a comma.
The greeting should be left-aligned.
The Subject
You may want to include a subject for your letter — this is often helpful to the recipient, especially if they receive a lot of mail. If you do include a subject line, thsi should be directly below the “Dear name”, centered on the page, and can be in bold, uppercase or both to make it stand out.
The Text of your Letter
The main body of your letter should have:
Single-spacing between lines
A blank line (NOT an indent) before each new paragraph
Each new paragraph should start at the left hand side.
The Closing and Your Name and Signature
After the body of text, your letter should end with an appropriate closing phrase such as “Yours sincerely” or “With best regards”, and a comma.
Leave several blank lines after the closing (so you can sign the letter after printing it), then type your name. You can optionally put your job title and company name on the line beneath this.
Joe Bloggs
Marketing Director, BizSolutions
The closing and your name and signature should all be on the left hand side.
Still stuck? Try this letter writing exercise – it’s aimed at school-kids in the UK, but it’s good fun for adults too!
lunes, 11 de agosto de 2008
You are going to see someone in the same contest but in England. He is going to sing opera,but I'd like you to think first before watching:
1- Do you think he is going to sing well?
2-Why? Why not? Give your reasons.
Now, after watching the video :
1-What do you think?
2- How do you feel?
3-Were you right with your predictions?
Ken Lee - Bulgarian Idol (WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION)
That's funny , she 's sure to sing in English! Have a look at the members of the jury!!! What do you imagine they are thinking while the woman is singing? What's the woman attitude?
Daily Writing Tips
How to Format a US Business Letter
Posted: 06 Aug 2008 04:22 AM CDT
Whatever you do – whether you’re a student, employed in an office job, or working as a freelancer – I can guarantee that at some point in your life, you’ll need to sit down and write a formal business letter.
It might be to a customer, to an employer with a job that you want, or to apply for university funding. Perhaps it’ll even be to a literary agent or publisher who just might take on your undiscovered novel. Of course, you’ll want the letter to be well-written – but almost as important is knowing how to format it correctly. This article is about US business letter format (for UK readers, don’t worry, I’ll be writing a follow-up one for you.)
The main formats for business letters in the US are called full block format and modified block format.
Full block format means that all the elements of the letter are left-justified so that the start of each line is at the left-hand margin. This is the more formal style, so use it if you’re unsure which to go for.
Modified block format means that some elements of the letter are shifted over to the right. Nowadays, this style is appropriate in most contexts.
Here’s a full block format letter
How to Format a US Business Letter
Posted: 06 Aug 2008 04:22 AM CDT
Whatever you do – whether you’re a student, employed in an office job, or working as a freelancer – I can guarantee that at some point in your life, you’ll need to sit down and write a formal business letter.
It might be to a customer, to an employer with a job that you want, or to apply for university funding. Perhaps it’ll even be to a literary agent or publisher who just might take on your undiscovered novel. Of course, you’ll want the letter to be well-written – but almost as important is knowing how to format it correctly. This article is about US business letter format (for UK readers, don’t worry, I’ll be writing a follow-up one for you.)
The main formats for business letters in the US are called full block format and modified block format.
Full block format means that all the elements of the letter are left-justified so that the start of each line is at the left-hand margin. This is the more formal style, so use it if you’re unsure which to go for.
Modified block format means that some elements of the letter are shifted over to the right. Nowadays, this style is appropriate in most contexts.
Here’s a full block format letter
And a modified block format one:
Let’s break those down into the main elements, in top-to-bottom order:
Your Address
Your address, also known as the “return address”, should come first. (Note that this applies when using standard plain paper. If you have letter headed paper, you should omit this.)
123 Acacia Avenue
Newtown
Anywhere
AN 98765
Your return address should be positioned:
On the left-hand side if you’re using full block format
On the right-hand side (tab across, rather than right-aligning) if you’re using modified block format
Why put your address? Even if the recipient has your details in their address book, you want it to be as hassle-free as possible for them to reply – you’re likely to receive a speedier response.
The Date
Directly beneath your address, put the date on which the letter was written:
May 15, 2008
To avoid any confusion, especially if you are writing to a business abroad, it is best to put the date in word rather than number form, and you should omit the “th”.
The date should be positioned on the left-hand side, for full block format and for modified block format
Why put the date? It’s standard practice to include the date on which the letter was written. Correspondence is often filed in date order. It makes it much easier for the recipient to send a timely reply, and easier for you to chase up an answer if necessary. Eg. “In my letter of May 15…”
Recipient’s Name and Address
Beneath this, you should put the name and address of the person you’re writing to, just as it would appear on the envelope. If you’re using a window envelope, this should be aligned on the page to show through the window – but even if it won’t be visible until the letter is opened, it should still be included.
The recipient’s name and address should be positioned on the left-hand side, for both formats.
Why put their address? If you’re writing to someone in an office, it probably won’t be them who opens the post. An administrator is likely to do so – and letters may be separated from their envelopes at this stage. Particularly if there are multiple departments within one building, or if you are starting your letter “Dear Bob”, a name and address ensures your letter reaches the correct recipient.
The Greeting
After their address, you should leave a line’s space then put “Dear Mr Jones”, “Dear Bob” or “Dear Sir/Madam” as appropriate. Follow this with a colon.
The greeting, sometimes called the “salutation”, should always be left-aligned.
Why put a greeting? Business letters are a formal type of writing, and it’s considered polite to start with a greeting. Although you can get away with starting emails “Hi” or “Hello”, letters follow more conservative conventions.
The Subject
Optionally, you may wish to include a subject for your letter. This is becoming more common, perhaps as people have become used to the subject lines of emails. If you do put a subject line, it should be in uppercase, directly below the “Dear name:”
The subject (if you include one) should be left-aligned for full block format, but can be either left aligned or centred for modified block format.
Why put the subject? It’s a good idea to include a subject so that the recipient can see at a glance what the letter refers to. Try to be succinct but include as much information as possible, eg. “Funding application from Joe Bloggs, candidate 222-456”.
The Text of Your Letter
Now, finally, you can write the main body of your letter. Your text should have:
Single-spacing between lines
A blank line (NOT an indent) before each new paragraph
(And, of course, you should conform to all the usual rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling: for example, ensuring that you start each sentence with a capital letter, and finish with a full stop.)
Why leave blank lines? In the business world, it’s standard practise to put a blank line between paragraphs. This helps to break up the text on the page and make it more readable.
The Closing
After the body of text, your letter should end with an appropriate closing phrase and a comma. The safest option is “Yours sincerely” (when you don’t know the name of the person to whom you are writing, ie. when you began “Dear Sir/Madam”) or “Yours faithfully” (when you do know their name). If you are already acquainted with the recipient, it may be appropriate to use a phrase such as “Best regards”, “With warmest regards”, or “Kind regards”.
The closing should be:
Left-aligned for full block format
On the right (tab across so it matches up with your address) for modified block format
Why use these phrases? Although “Yours sincerely” and “Yours faithfully” might sound archaic, they are time-honoured ways to close a formal letter.
Your Name and Signature
Put several blank lines after the “Yours sincerely,” or “Yours faithfully,” then type your name. You can optionally put your job title and company name on the line beneath this.
Joe Bloggs
Marketing Director, BizSolutions
Your name and signature should be:
Left-aligned for full block format
On the right (tab across so it matches up with your address) for modified block format
Why leave a blank space? The blank space is so that, when you’ve printed the letter, you can sign it with your name. This is taken as proof that the letter really is from the person whose name is typed at the bottom. Sometimes, another person may sign the letter on your behalf. If this is the case, they should put the letters “p.p.” before their name, which stands for the Latin per procurationem meaning “by agency”.
Enjoy writing your letters, and use the examples above to help you with the formatting if you do get stuck.
martes, 29 de julio de 2008
Speaking Your Best, Inc. Newsletter Be a Success by Speaking Your Best! July 2008
Dear Reader, English is a very difficult language to learn. Many words sound similar, and it is easy to get them confused. In this month's issue, we will be looking at common homonyms that often get confused. We'll also test your knowledge of them!
In This Issue
Is It "Pain" or "Pane?"
Is It "Whether" or "Weather?"
Is It "Your" or "You're?"
The Homonym Nightmare!
Is It "Pain" or "Pane"
Here are two words that are homonyms: "pain" and "pane". One means the glass part of a window and the other means hurt. Which one is depicted in the picture to the left? Should I say:"The girl is in pain?" or"The girl is in pane?"
Is It "Whether" or "Weather?"
Here are two more homonyms: "weather" and "whether." These are very often confused in writing. One is a noun meaning the condition of the atmosphere and the other is a conjunction that is often used to mean "if." Which one is depicted in the above picture?Should I say:"The weather looks very ominous." or"The whether looks very ominous."
Is It "Your" or "You're"
The homonyms "your" and "you're" constantly get confused. One means "belonging to you" and the other is a contraction meaning "you are." Look at the picture to the left and decide which of the following senttences uses the correct homonym:"I think this is your nut." or"I think this is you're nut."
Dear Readers, I hope you enjoyed this month's issue of the Speaking Your Best Newsletter. As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future articles. We hope what we write has a positive "affect" on your English skills.....or is it "effect"?????????? Sincerely,
Cheryl Posey
Speaking Your Best, Inc.
"The Homonym Nightmare!
A homonyn in American English is described as a word that sounds the same as another word, but is spelled differently and has a different meaning. You can identify its meaning only from context (how it is used in a sentence). American English can be very confusing with homonyms! Even Americans get confused sometimes as to spellings and usage. So, you are not alone if you are having problems with these types of words. Let's take a look at some of the most frequently used homonyms and their meanings: to/too/two
"to" toward (preposition)I am going to the store. "too" also (adverb) I am going to the store, too "two" number (noun)I have two daughters. their/they're/there"their" belonging to them(possession)That is their dog. "they're" they are (contraction)They're at the store. "there" to that place (adverb indicating location)She wasn't there. accept/except "accept" to take (verb)Please accept my apology. "except" exluding, other than (preposition)Everyone except John is here. affect/effect "affect" influence, alter (verb)Your work on this project will affect your job. "effect" result, consequence, alteration (noun)I can see that this sad movie is having an effect on you.
Dear Reader, English is a very difficult language to learn. Many words sound similar, and it is easy to get them confused. In this month's issue, we will be looking at common homonyms that often get confused. We'll also test your knowledge of them!
In This Issue
Is It "Pain" or "Pane?"
Is It "Whether" or "Weather?"
Is It "Your" or "You're?"
The Homonym Nightmare!
Is It "Pain" or "Pane"
Here are two words that are homonyms: "pain" and "pane". One means the glass part of a window and the other means hurt. Which one is depicted in the picture to the left? Should I say:"The girl is in pain?" or"The girl is in pane?"
Is It "Whether" or "Weather?"
Here are two more homonyms: "weather" and "whether." These are very often confused in writing. One is a noun meaning the condition of the atmosphere and the other is a conjunction that is often used to mean "if." Which one is depicted in the above picture?Should I say:"The weather looks very ominous." or"The whether looks very ominous."
Is It "Your" or "You're"
The homonyms "your" and "you're" constantly get confused. One means "belonging to you" and the other is a contraction meaning "you are." Look at the picture to the left and decide which of the following senttences uses the correct homonym:"I think this is your nut." or"I think this is you're nut."
Dear Readers, I hope you enjoyed this month's issue of the Speaking Your Best Newsletter. As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future articles. We hope what we write has a positive "affect" on your English skills.....or is it "effect"?????????? Sincerely,
Cheryl Posey
Speaking Your Best, Inc.
"The Homonym Nightmare!
A homonyn in American English is described as a word that sounds the same as another word, but is spelled differently and has a different meaning. You can identify its meaning only from context (how it is used in a sentence). American English can be very confusing with homonyms! Even Americans get confused sometimes as to spellings and usage. So, you are not alone if you are having problems with these types of words. Let's take a look at some of the most frequently used homonyms and their meanings: to/too/two
"to" toward (preposition)I am going to the store. "too" also (adverb) I am going to the store, too "two" number (noun)I have two daughters. their/they're/there"their" belonging to them(possession)That is their dog. "they're" they are (contraction)They're at the store. "there" to that place (adverb indicating location)She wasn't there. accept/except "accept" to take (verb)Please accept my apology. "except" exluding, other than (preposition)Everyone except John is here. affect/effect "affect" influence, alter (verb)Your work on this project will affect your job. "effect" result, consequence, alteration (noun)I can see that this sad movie is having an effect on you.
sábado, 26 de julio de 2008
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