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Re: Interesting idioms
MurielB Mar 23 Aoû - 22:23
The problem with language learning is that you have to study all your life Long . Either you improve or you Forget, you can't keep still. 
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Jeu 25 Aoû - 11:24
Hi Muriel,
Isn't practicing another way to keep and consolidate your skills?
The good with language learning is that you have to study all your life long.MurielB a écrit:The problem with language learning is that you have to study all your life Long . Either you improve or you Forget, you can't keep still.
Isn't practicing another way to keep and consolidate your skills?
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Jeu 25 Aoû - 11:27
Easy Way to Learn English Vocabulary
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A pity they didn't add prepositions:
- transitive
- rely on
- succeed in
- etc
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gerardM Jeu 25 Aoû - 16:16
What is your favorite color?
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Re: Interesting idioms
MurielB Jeu 25 Aoû - 21:47
Gérard It 's very interesting all colours are good but today i Will choose orange !
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Ven 26 Aoû - 16:36
One every single day!MurielB a écrit:Gérard It 's very interesting all colours are good but today i Will choose orange !
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Ven 26 Aoû - 16:36
Useful Expressions for Your Speaking Exam
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Re: Interesting idioms
MurielB Ven 26 Aoû - 17:11
How careless,thoughtless,stupid of me
is a bit strange and over the top I don't think I will ever use it !(Anyway they are useful for speaking exams) Thanks Gérard for all these expressions !
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Sam 27 Aoû - 14:56
Useful Formal English Phrases
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Sam 27 Aoû - 15:08
This expression is British and is also used in other parts of the world, but it's little known in North America.
http://www.idiomsandslang.com/dog-in-the-manger/
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http://www.idiomsandslang.com/dog-in-the-manger/
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Sam 27 Aoû - 15:15
Many swords are in fact double-edged, but the idiom has a specific meaning.
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BTW How do you pronounce "sword"?
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BTW How do you pronounce "sword"?
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Sam 27 Aoû - 19:16
Formal and Informal English
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Sam 27 Aoû - 19:18
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Re: Interesting idioms
MurielB Sam 27 Aoû - 20:33
gerardM a écrit:Many swords are in fact double-edged, but the idiom has a specific meaning.
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BTW How do you pronounce "sword"?
Gérard it is very difficult to deal with something that can simultaneously helps and hinders
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Sam 27 Aoû - 21:34
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gerardM Sam 27 Aoû - 22:38
Different Ways to Say "YES"
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Don't confuse definitely with definitively.
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gerardM Dim 28 Aoû - 9:54
Common Mistakes in English
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I'm very relieved to read "my friend and I..." because I was beginnin g to wonder...
We also often hear "my frien and me are..."
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MurielB Dim 28 Aoû - 10:48
Thanks, Gérard. I have just read these subtle distinctions(Not immediately obvious). I think I am OK now.
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Dim 28 Aoû - 11:41
You're welcome Muriel.MurielB a écrit:Thanks, Gérard. I have just read these subtle distinctions(Not immediately obvious). I think I am OK now.
However, keep in mind correct language is not always desirable, depending on the guy in front.
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gerardM Dim 28 Aoû - 19:31
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gerardM Dim 28 Aoû - 21:42
Modal Verbs – Have to and Don’t Have to
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gerardM Dim 28 Aoû - 21:48
Alternative Ways to Say Goodbye in English
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Mar 30 Aoû - 14:53
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gerardM Mar 30 Aoû - 17:45
Meaning of Words
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This is what is named acronyms.
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Re: Interesting idioms
gerardM Jeu 1 Sep - 9:33
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