THE FLATMATES Quiz: Pronouncing 's' For each of the six questions, put the correct words into alphabetical order: 1. Which words have a similar pronunciation of 's' as 'parents'? Put the words in alphabetical order. envelopes kisses tops boats desks...
Archive Language Point 59 Pronouncing 's' Regular plural nouns (e.g. name s , parent s ) and 3rd person present simple verbs (e.g. she sing s , he learn s , it run s ) all end in ' s ' but there are three different ways of pronouncing this letter . v...
Archive episode 59: You voted that - Tim thinks the customer is polite Episode 59: Tim's love advice Michal: Tim, can I talk to you? Tim: Sure, what's on your mind? Michal: It's about Helen and her family. Tim: Yeah, how was that visit you had to her...
Learning English -ive, -ous, -ful, -ic, -able, -al, -y, -ible Anderson Braga Mendes from Brazil asks: I am an English teacher in Brazil and I am in doubt as regards the use of the suffix -al . For example, in the sentence: 慣he Electrical Sector pla...
THE FLATMATES Quiz: Complaining For each of the six questions choose the one correct answer. 1. I'm bother you but it's about this shirt I bought here yesterday. a. happy to b. sorry to c. sorry d. pleased to 2. Dear Sir, I am writing unfair charges...
Archive Language Point 58 Complaining You can complain when something you've bought or a service you've used isn't as good as you expected it to be. You can do this in writing or by speaking directly to the person or company. In English, we tend to s...
Archive episode 58: You voted that - Alice thinks Friday isn't too soon for a date Episode 58: A complaint Tim: How can I help you sir? Customer: It's about this watch. Tim: What seems to be the problem? Customer: The alarm doesn't work and the strap...
THE FLATMATES Quiz: Too and enough For each of the six questions choose the one correct answer. 1. I can't go on holiday because I haven't a. got money enough b. got too much money c. got enough money d. got too little money 2. He won't pass his exam...
Archive Language Point 57 Too and enough Basic definition: We use too and enough to talk about the quantity or size of something. Too indicates that there is a problem with the quantity or size of something. Enough indicates that the quantity or size...
Archive episode 57: You voted that Alice will say - Oh, I think I'm going to faint! Episode 57: Dr Laver takes the plunge Dr. Laver: I had a lovely time at the barbecue, although I drank too much wine. I had a terrible hangover. Alice: Did you? I jus...
