How to Express and Accept an Apology in the English Language Leon Uris, an American novelist, once wrote that the ability of a person to atone has always been the most remarkable of human features. Indeed, expressing an apology - and accepting one - is an important aspect of human behaviour. We are expected to apologize when we have upset someone or caused them trouble in one way or another. The British like saying sorry a lot, even when an apology isn't really necessary or when they don't really mean it. Saying Sorry in English In English, there are several ways of apologizing. I'm sorry for being late. / I'm very sorry for being late. / I'm terribly sorry for being late. / I'm extremely sorry for being late. When you want to apologize for accidentally doing something, for example stepping on someone's foot or toes, you can say 'Sorry' or 'I beg your pardon'. He accidentally stepped on someone's toes. The expression 'I beg your pardon' is rather old-fashioned. A note: Speakers of American English will usually say 'Excuse me' in such situations.
What are 'extreme adjectives'? 'Tokyo's subway is packed at rush-hour.' Oversuing the word 'very' when talking can be boring for the person listening. For example: "Yesterday, It was very hot, so I went to the park, but it was very crowded. There was a very big dog in the park and I was very scared when it ran by me. I started to feel very hungry so I decided to buy an ice-cream. Instead of using 'very' too much we can use 'extreme adjectives'. These adjectives mean very + adjective. Here's a table of some extreme adjectives and what they mean: Now, re-read the short story above and replace the bold words with extreme adjectives.Finally, complete the sentences below using the extreme adjectives from the table.
12 Different Ways to Say “Cool” | Transparent Inglês Posted on 29. Jan, 2013 by Adir in Intermediário Download audio “This is awesome,” Cameron thought to himself as he looked from his balcony at the sick ocean view in front of him. Just one week ago he was living in a favella—in the ghetto—wondering if he would live until the end of the week. “This view is the shit!” It all started with that killer photo Cameron had taken. “Is this information legit? In the above story, you can see many different synonyms for the word “cool.” Although all the italicized words above are synonyms for “cool,” they have slightly different meanings and contexts. If speaking like a native is important to you, then you must learn these different ways to say “cool.” The following is an excerpt from the ebook 101 Words You’ll Never Learn in School that you can receive for FREE when you sign up for the Real Life English newsletter. The ebook also contains four more words for “cool” that are not mentioned in this article. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Download audio 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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cry 19 Useful English Greetings for English Learners You probably already know “hello” and “how are you?” However, English speakers don’t always say “hello” and “how are you?” They also use many other English greetings and expressions to say slightly different things. You can also use such English greetings to sound more natural, and also to express yourself more clearly and precisely. Let’s learn how to use some other simple formal and informal English greetings, as well as fun slang expressions that people around the world use to greet each other. Whether you’re an ESL student or a English business professional, we’ve got you covered. Common English Greetings and Expressions English-speaking people usually greet each other in an informal way, so you can use these common conversational greetings for friends, family, as well as people you meet in casual settings. 1. You can use “hey” and “hi” to greet someone instead of “hello”. 2. These are casual ways of asking “how are you?” 3. These are some other informal ways of asking “how are you?” 4.
English Vocabulary UK slang for international students | Education UK (Global) By Sophie Cannon at Education UK, 27 January 2014 'Hiya mate, fancy a cuppa and a chin-wag?' 'I can't sorry pal, I'm skint. Gutted!' When you first arrive in the UK for your studies, you might be mystified by some of the words and phrases local people use. Don't worry, this is completely normal and you will soon be fine! People here often use slang – especially with friends. To help you cotton on (slang for 'understand'), here are some common words you may hear. Greetings, please and thank you Alright? People, friends and family Don't be confused if someone calls you pet, duck, sweetie, love, chicken, chuck, chucky-egg or sunshine. Other common slang and dialect terms you will hear are: Bairn = Baby or young child. Descriptions and exclamations There are lots of slang and dialect words to say something is good or cool – for example, in Wales you might hear people say tidy or lush, while in Birmingham you might hear bostin. If something is uncool, people may say it is naff or cheesy. Money
Synonyms which are really needed . . . a list on 1 page List of Synonmys A collection of important synonyms grouped in categories: for teachers, writers and students of English alike. Important Synonyms - Popular words to use instead Common Synonyms — sorted by Category These lists also contain examples for the most common 100 words or so; however, the intention is not to replace a thesaurus. Exact Synonyms According to one definition (attributed to Leibniz) two expressions are synonymous if the substitution of one for the other does not change the "truth value" of a sentence in which the substitution is made. In practice, some words are called synonyms, just because they are used to describe the same "fact" in different parts of the world. English is rich in synonyms because during the centuries it adopted a variety of foreign languages - most notably French, German and Latin. Now, what does this mean? Popular Synonyms Lists (also Antonyms) Often we are looking for another word, to express something we have in mind.
Word War: The Difference in Meaning and Usage of Geek, Nerd, and Dork | Grammarly Blog Geeks and nerds and dorks, oh my! This isn’t Kansas anymore, Toto, and it’s also not mid-twentieth-century America, a time and place that had the Bill Gateses and Mark Zuckerbergs of the world pegged as the walking, talking intersections of social awkwardness, poor fashion sense, highfalutin intelligence, and a strange technophilia. The attitude towards GNDs (geeks, nerds and dorks) has changed tremendously, as have the definitions attached to the terms. The formerly caustic connotations carried by these words have been neutralized, which also means their meanings have converged and the labels themselves seem more interchangeable. But do geek, nerd, and dork really mean the same thing these days? We decided to get to the bottom of it by undertaking a good, ol’ etymology investigation (we’re more free to be word nerds than ever, after all). From Circus Freak to Geek If you want to get specific, it was used to refer to unskilled performers whose acts were shocking and repulsive. In true Dr.