I'd just like to mention that using 'or' in the sentence implies that the exam is taken at least once, whereas 'and' implies twice.
Iain
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- Mon May 10, 2004 11:15 am
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: And or Or; That is the question.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2231
- Fri May 07, 2004 2:10 pm
- Forum: Adult Education
- Topic: FCE grammar question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2762
- Fri May 07, 2004 2:05 pm
- Forum: Elementary Education
- Topic: students not understanding
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2705
There are a few things to consider, 1) that the students aren't grasping the material, 2) time pressures and 3) the class aims. If you worry about the time pressures too much you end up rushing everything, ending up with a class of students who have learnt nothing at all! Better to slow the pace of ...
- Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:42 am
- Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
- Topic: internet chatrooms
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2980
I don't like chatrooms myself, but some people seem to thrive on them. Or perhaps they're just using messenger to chat to their friends. Chatting is not something I do a lot of. In general, I've found it extremely dull, and often the language is very crude. I wouldn't be happy exposing my students t...
- Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:35 am
- Forum: Adult Education
- Topic: New to all this
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2267
- Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:31 am
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: Confused Am I with the Past Perfect
- Replies: 33
- Views: 18225
Isn't it more natural, i.e. more correct, to simply say: "I'll give you a ring before you finish writing the memo".? I don't think you should match correct with natural . There are lots of things to do with language which are correct but not natural, in some people's opinion. Further, I don't agree...
- Fri Dec 19, 2003 11:35 am
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: Krashen's Natural approach
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15809
Stephen, a very well written post, with which I have very little quibble, except perhaps with the first line. You've inspired me to re-examine what Romeo wrote: disclaimer - and this is a biggie. I've not been able to get my hands on a copy of Krashen's book. I'm in Spain and haven't been able to fi...
- Thu Dec 18, 2003 3:15 pm
- Forum: Adult Education
- Topic: end of story ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8391
- Thu Dec 18, 2003 3:10 pm
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: Krashen's Natural approach
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15809
The article disgusts me too much to reread - my understanding of the authors meaning is: we shouldn't rely on Krashen's methods, because they are not scientifically researched. I agree with your latter comment, Vytenis, that students would benefit from a dose of Krashen. In general, I prefer teacher...
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 8:23 pm
- Forum: Pronunciation
- Topic: To Reduce or Not to Reduce: That is the Question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14297
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 8:20 pm
- Forum: Adult Education
- Topic: end of story ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8391
I'd love to know why Americans use "period". And I agree with Lorikeet, "period" is much punchier than "full stop" and for that reason I sometimes use it too. :) According to Webster, pique also means: 2 a : to excite or arouse by a provocation , challenge, or rebuff <sly remarks to pique their curi...
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 12:44 pm
- Forum: Adult Education
- Topic: end of story ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8391
I'm glad I piqued your interest. I'm proud to bring to the fore a little of British culture! I think "full-stop" is clearer because at the end of a sentence we stop , we don't just pause awhile to look around, we stop fully . I don't object to the US period , but the student may ask period of what? ...
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 12:21 pm
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: should, must, etc.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9749
- Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:26 pm
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: Translator's pains
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10210
Her translation sounded something like this: "In this article it is discussed the foundation of the social sciences faculty of Siauliai Universit, the first five years of activities of this faculty etc. etc...... " something like that. Weird! It doesn't look to bad to me. It a bit weird, mind you, ...
- Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:21 pm
- Forum: Applied Linguistics
- Topic: should, must, etc.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9749
I have never seen this distinction made in any of the grammar books I've looked at. A small corpus would be helpful. Father: You must do what your mother tells you. (The father forcefully tells his son what he believes, using "have to" would sound strange here. You could use "have to" if there's le...