суббота, 18 мая 2013 г.

45 Synonims for ''Old''


Our culture’s attitude toward age is reflected in the often-pejorative meanings of words synonymous with old and old-fashioned, though some are neutral or even reverent. Here are forty-five words that refer to people, places, and things that are, or are considered, old or old-fashioned. (Unrelated senses are also listed.)
1. Aged: advanced in age, typical of old age; also, at an age
2. 
Aging: advancing in age, or the concept of growing older
3. 
Ancient: aged, old-fashioned, or pertaining to long-ago times, or see venerable
5. Antiquated: of advanced age, or out of fashion or style

четверг, 16 мая 2013 г.

At vs In


Well, today I have a special English lesson for you that I think is really going to help you learn the difference between the prepositions at & in when talking about location. I know so many people have trouble with these two words, but if you can remember a few basic rules and patterns, you’ll have it down pat!

Start or Begin?

It’s time to start thinking about the summer. That reminds me! A little while ago, someone asked me about the difference between start begin. I think the rules are pretty clear, so have a look at today’s lessongraphic for the answer:

среда, 15 мая 2013 г.

reason + for


Hi English Language fans! How’s your week going? 

Today I want to show you how to use for and why with the noun reason.You can use reason + for.What is his reason for being late?

Body Idioms


"graduated"


He Graduated High School?

It's graduation season, which means it's the time of year for me to do my annual duty of explaining how to use the word "graduated."

воскресенье, 12 мая 2013 г.

Use "suggest" correctly


English learners often use the word "suggest" incorrectly. Today's lesson will teach you the right way to use "suggest".

The thing to remember is that you suggest an idea, not the person that you're making your suggestion to. In other words, this is incorrect:
I suggest you to apply for a job there.