von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Grammar quirks, Tips and Tricks |
For (Used for a period of time)Since (Used for a point in time)Examples: „I’ve worked here for 5 years.“ vs „I’ve worked here since 2018.“
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Grammar quirks, Tips and Tricks |
Use the order: opinion, size, age, shape, colour, material, purpose. Example:A beautiful big old round red wooden table.
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Vocabulary variations |
Fun = Enjoyable (It’s something you experience!)Funny = Hilarious (It makes you laugh!)Examples: That film was fun!““That joke was funny!“
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
„Borrow“ means to take something from someone. „Lend“ means to give something to someone. Examples:Can I borrow some money? (You’re asking if you can take money from someone.)Can you lend me some money? (You’re asking someone to...
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Grammar quirks, Tips and Tricks |
Never use „more“ and the comparative form together.Example:This product is cheaper than that one.This product is more cheaper than that one.
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
„Information“ is uncountable, so it does not take an „s.“Example:We need more information about the project.We need more informations about the project.
