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Vocabulary: absent

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John

October 30, 2008Category: Beginner

Today, let’s look at the word ‘absent’

Let’s look at three example sentences using the word ‘absent’.

TIP: To check ‘absent’ in the dictionary and hear how to pronounce it, double click on the word.

I was absent from class yesterday.
Don’t be absent tomorrow from school! There is a test!
My grandfather forgot his glasses again! He is very absent minded!

ACTIVITY:

Rewrite the three sentences above in your own words. DO NOT use the word ‘absent’ in your rewrite.
Write you own sentence using the word ‘absent’

Put your answer in the comments!!

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Vocabulary: ‘lend’ vs ‘borrow’

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John

October 20, 2008Category: Beginner

Today, let’s look at two words that can be a bit confusing! ‘lend’ vs ‘borrow’

The words ‘lend’ and ‘borrow’ are easy to confuse!

Remember:
‘lend’ is similar to ‘give’
‘borrow’ is similar to ‘take’

Examples:

I will lend you my pen (I will give you my pen to use)

Can I borrow your pen? (Can I take your pen and use it a while?)

You can borrow my pen! (I will let you take my pen and use it!)

Thank you for lending me your pen! (Thank you for giving me your pen to use!)

QUESTION: If you were at school and had no money to buy your bus ticket home, what would you say to your friend? (HINT: use lend or borrow in your answer!!)

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Sushi in English – Introduction

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John

September 25, 2008Category: Beginner

Let’s talk about how to make Sushi- in English!

Q: How do you say ‘??’ in English?

This seems like a simple question!

Many students would answer: ‘raw fish’ or ‘rare fish’
But this is incorrect! Here is a picture of a ‘raw fish’

Yuk!

I don’t want to eat that! Do you?

If you say to your English speaking friends that you want to eat ‘raw fish’, they will be shocked!’Raw’ means ‘not cooked’, while ‘rare’ means ‘lightly cooked’ (like a rare steak).

So, how do you say ‘??’ in English?

A: ‘Sushi’ – Yes that is right! If you say ’sushi’, everyone will know you are talking about a delicious Japanese food!

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