von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 26, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
Safety = Protects you from accidents or harm (things that happen by chance).
Examples:
- Wearing a helmet (so you don’t get hurt).
- Looking both ways before crossing the street.
Security = Protects you from danger or bad people (things done on purpose).
Examples:
Locking your door (so no one can steal).
Using a password (so no one can hack your phone).
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 23, 2025 | Pronunciation, Tips and Tricks |
Be aware of silent letters in English.
For example:
- “know”
- “debt”
- “psychology”
We don’t pronounce the letters in bold!
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 23, 2025 | Idiomatic/Cultural differences, Tips and Tricks |
When someone says “thank you,” respond with “you’re welcome,” “anytime,” “happy to help,” “thank you for the opportunity” or “my pleasure.” These are all polite and appropriate ways to acknowledge gratitude.
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 23, 2025 | Grammar quirks, Tips and Tricks |
“Bring” means to move something towards the speaker or the location where the speaker is.
Example:
- “Can you bring the documents to me?” (You want the documents brought to your location.)
“Take” means to move something away from the speaker or the location where the speaker is.
Example:
“Can you take the documents to the office?” (You want the documents moved to the office, which is away from you.)
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 23, 2025 | Grammar quirks, Tips and Tricks |
General Rule:
Do: Use “do” for tasks or actions (to do the dishes, shopping, business etc.)
Make: Use “make” for creating, producing or constructing something (to make a cake, a decision, a plan, a noise etc.)
Example:
You did a good job on the presentation.
You made a good job on the presentation.
Remember: There are always exceptions to the rule. The best way to learn is through practice and exposure to the language.
von Christine Burgmer | Jan. 23, 2025 | Grammar quirks, Tips and Tricks |
Incorrect: I will explain you the process.
Correct: I will explain the process to you.
Tip: After “explain,” always use the structure: explain something to someone.