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This is why you shouldn’t use air quotes
Envy vs Jealous
I was asked to clarify this a week or two ago, so I thought I'd make a video. https://youtu.be/wFN1gwBE1to
Some advice about dictionaries
I actually have to explain how to use a paper dictionary to about half of my students, so why not put it in a video? https://youtu.be/oNYrnhNOFNU I hope that was helpful! ~Shirlaine
English vocab: invade/evade
The words 'invade' and 'evade' can be confusing for some students. Today, we will look at their definitions. INVADE To 'invade' means to go inside something or somewhere without permission. 'Invading' is usually done so something or someone can take over the thing or place they have 'invaded'. For this reason, 'invade' never means anything… Continue reading English vocab: invade/evade
English grammar: simple vs. perfect past tense
Today, I'll explain when to use SIMPLE PAST TENSE and PERFECT PAST TENSE. First of all, what are they? We use past tenses to talk about things that have happened in the past, so we can only change the tense of a verb. Below are some examples: Root verb - simple past - perfect past run … Continue reading English grammar: simple vs. perfect past tense
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