What are the differences in relative clauses in informal and formal situations? It’s another question from Cristina In Informal situations we would use that rather than which or who: The man that spoke to me […] Read more...
Commas in relative clauses
Cristina has written to ask how we use commas in relative clauses So here are two very easy easy things to remember 1) Compare: A) The place where I went to school is a wonderful […] Read more...
Hope, faith or action? Approaches to learning English
Another proverb adapted to show you how to really learn English HOPE is the desire that something happens, FAITH is the belief that it will happen, ACTION* will ensure that it happens. (* the […] Read more...
Learn English with Confucius!
The words of wise people – an application Confucius said: They explained it to me and I forgot it. I saw it and I understood it. I did it and I learnt it. […] Read more...
“Board” the history and development of an English word
Board – vocabulary developed from floors and boats As I said in my article Board – a simple word, with many uses, BOARD is a magical word in the sense that a simple piece […] Read more...