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Silent letters in English and how to pronounce them

WebKnow’ is interesting, because even though the ‘k’ is silent (we don’t say ‘cah-noh’), it is not pronounced the same way as ‘now’. ‘Know’ = noh. ‘Now’ = naow. Here’s a few words …

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How English became the global language EF English Live

WebEnglish as a global language. People often talk about English as a global language or lingua franca.With more than 350 million people around the world speaking English as a first …

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English for Medical and Pharmaceutical Matters EF English Live

WebAche – This is a general term used to describe a level of discomfort. For example: ‘I have a stomach ache.’. An ache hurts, but it can be hard to describe the pain precisely. Allergy …

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5 Simple ways to give advice in English EF English Live

WebPut yourself in the person’s position. If someone is asking for your advice, sometimes it’s useful to imagine yourself being in that person’s position. This is a good way to explain …

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Modal Verbs – The Condiments of English EF English Live

WebWhen the modal verb ‘will’ is used, that means that the action is certain to take place. Would. The modal verb ‘would’ indicates a condition. It is possible that the action will …

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The Meaning of Hand Gestures Around the World EF English Live

WebThe “V for Victory” or Peace sign. This hand gesture is another one which is fairly universal. Prior to the 1960s it was primarily used to indicate “victory”. During the Vietnam war and …

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English grammar help: how to use ‘can’, ‘may’ and ‘might’

Web7. — you see this stain on my shirt? No, it looks fine. — you have dinner ready by 5pm tonight? I —, but — you pass the soap please? Answers: 1. can, may 2. can 3. may 4. …

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English Grammar: when to use ‘must’ and ‘mustn’t’

WebThe opposite is ‘must not’ or ‘mustn’t’. We use this to talk about thinks we need to avoid doing. For example ‘I mustn’t drink too much beer at this party’. In this sentence, we can …

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English in the Fields of Science and Research EF English Live

WebEnglish is the language of the science world, and a good understanding of the language, especially in the context in which it is used for science and research purposes, is crucial …

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English expressions and idioms for talking about stress

WebIn these informal expressions, we put the reason for the stress at the beginning of the sentence. Work, usually too much of it, is a common cause of stress. When we have too …

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English idioms to express happiness EF English Live

WebGet started for free. Other ways to describe happiness in English are more general idioms related to the actions a person might take when happy. For example, when a big smile …

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5 Ways to Say Thank You in English EF English Live

WebThanks for having my back. When someone has been generally helpful to you at tough time, you can say this. A similar phrase you could try is “Thanks for looking out for me.”. These …

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Don't Be a Word Bore: Alternative Ways to Say Goodbye

WebFormal ways to say goodbye in English. Here are some examples that are fine for use in more formal settings, such as the workplace, or among people you do not know well. …

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How to write a perfect professional email in English in 5 steps

Web5. End with a closing. The last step is to include an appropriate closing with your name. “Best regards”, “Sincerely”, and “Thank you” are all professional. Avoid closings such as …

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Describe your daily routine: Useful English phrases

WebSo there you have a daily routine. There are lots of different types of English constructions used in describing a day, including many phrasal verbs like: ‘tidy up’, ‘wash up’, and ‘get …

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Five key words to talk about healthy eating in English

WebHere are some useful words to talk about healthy eating in English. A nutritional diet is a good mix of protein s (meat, fish, lentils, eggs, and nuts for example) carbohydrates (rice, …

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How to decline an invitation in English politely EF English Live

WebThank the host. Start by thanking the host for the invitation using a phrase like “Thank you so much for the invitation, I really appreciate it and it means a great deal.”. It’s important …

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Gramática em inglês: quando usar ‘a’ ou ‘an’

WebQuando usar “a” ou “an”. Há uma regra bem simples: quando a palavra começa com um som de vogal (a, e, i, o, u), então, use ‘an’ – você vai perceber que pronunciar essas …

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