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Re: American English at State
MurielB Jeu 20 Avr - 10:19
I remember hearing " I am hovering round"for "I am vacuumîng The floor " when I was in England
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Jeu 20 Avr - 15:15
That's right Muriel but Hoover is a brand whih is used as a noun or a verb by some British people (no American - such as Frigidaire in France)... not Queen's En.
The true name of the appliance is a vacuum cleaner, tho' hoover is known.
The true name of the appliance is a vacuum cleaner, tho' hoover is known.
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Jeu 20 Avr - 16:02
It's time for Admin's favorite chore: doing the dishes. Is there a chore that you enjoy more than others? #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Jeu 20 Avr - 16:13
We're starting a new series on vocabulary related to job interviews and resumes. These words will help you explain your amazing skills #AmericanEnglish. Here's our first one: attain. What have you attained that you are proud of?
... after a French word, no?
... after a French word, no?
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Ven 21 Avr - 18:16
Have you collaborated with others on projects at home or at work? Admin enjoys collaborating. It's great to have many ideas when working on a group project. #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Ven 21 Avr - 23:24
cooperation rather than competition !
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Lun 24 Avr - 15:02
How do you evaluate your own work to make sure it is high quality? #AmericanEnglish #AEJobVocab
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Mer 26 Avr - 20:41
Coffee beans? Corn? Rice? Potatoes? What grows well in the soil in your region? #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Mer 26 Avr - 20:45
Here's a review of #AmericanEnglish job interview vocabulary. Are you ready for your next job interview?
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Jeu 27 Avr - 10:19
Gérard I very much like that definition
Facilitate=> To lead (a discussion), as by asking questions, mediating between opposing viewpoints, or ensuring that all participants' views are heard.
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Ven 28 Avr - 0:35
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Ven 28 Avr - 22:20
1 collaborate
2 attain
3 facilitate
4 evaluate
5 develop
2 attain
3 facilitate
4 evaluate
5 develop
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Ven 28 Avr - 22:23
Too easy for you Muriel.
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Ven 28 Avr - 22:28
Tx Gérard !
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Sam 29 Avr - 15:06
The beginning of a new month is a great time to start a new project. What project will you initiate at your workplace in May? #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Mer 3 Mai - 22:28
Have you ever had to go "back to square one" after working hard on a project? Tell us about it. Admin hopes your project was still successful! #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Jeu 4 Mai - 10:57
Gérard "To wipe the slate clean" means the same doen't it ?
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Jeu 4 Mai - 19:28
Not exactly I'm afraid, Muriel.MurielB a écrit:Gérard "To wipe the slate clean" means the same doen't it ?
For me,
- "Back to square one" means we start again (Fr "retour à la case Départ"), no need to forget about the experience
- "Wipe the slate clean" rather means that we can forget the experience (Fr "faire table rase, passer l'éponge, faire le ménage"), no need to start again.
There's an idiom stating: "To start again with a clean slate" (Fr "repartir à zéro")... as you can understand, "to start" is not included in "wipe the slate clean"
HTH
Dernière édition par gerardM le Jeu 4 Mai - 22:03, édité 1 fois (Raison : typo)
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Jeu 4 Mai - 21:51
Tx Gérard for explaining. I won't forget !
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Ven 5 Mai - 18:48
Have you ever been asked to do something "off the cuff"? How did it go? #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Ven 5 Mai - 19:01
It's time again to test your understanding of the latest series of job vocabulary. Write your answers in the comments below! #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Ven 5 Mai - 23:51
It's generally much better when you do something "off the cuff" because it sounds much more natural .gerardM a écrit:Have you ever been asked to do something "off the cuff"? How did it go? #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Sam 6 Mai - 0:05
Yes but we need a minimum of time or good knowledge to provide a good result.
"Off the cuff" - The French equivalent is "au pied levé".
"Off the cuff" - The French equivalent is "au pied levé".
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Sam 6 Mai - 21:53
We've posted many graphics on vocabulary, idioms, and grammar. Do you think #AmericanEnglish has "covered all the bases"? What other graphics would you like to see?
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Sam 6 Mai - 22:32
Hi Gérard, all the expressions in American English are super and I wish I could remember them all. Anyway personally I have problems with the different accents. All the different ways of pronouncing the various words are for me still difficult.
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