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  Express the Same Ideas with Different Grammar III Posted on: 04 Feb, 2010 05:06 PM | Comments: 0 | Views: 181

  This is the third in a series of posts looking at how different English structures can express the same idea.

  Comparative Form Variations

  When using the comparative form it is possible to use the negative phrase 'isn't as + adjective + as' to indicate the same meaning.

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  Express the Same Ideas with Different Grammar II Posted on: 03 Feb, 2010 07:03 PM | Comments: 0 | Views: 153

  This is the second in a series of posts looking at how different English structures can express the same idea.

  Variations on Conditional Forms

  Conditional II - Unreal Conditional / Wish / If only

  The second conditional expresses situations that are unreal or imaginary. Often, it's possible to use 'wish' or 'if only' to express a similar idea.

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  Express the Same Ideas with Different Grammar Posted on: 03 Feb, 2010 01:12 AM | Comments: 2 | Views: 197

  English, like other languages, often has a number of manners in which to express an idea. Often this is achieved by using different vocabulary.

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  Buildings - The Body - Mind Maps Posted on: 27 Jan, 2010 11:54 PM | Comments: 3 | Views: 140

  

  One of my favorite tools for understanding complex situations is a mind map. A mind map is a map that you make mapping out all the details of a project. Mind maps help keep information organized in a very convenient visual manner. Mind maps, will be familiar to anyone who uses vocabulary tress (more in general about vocabulary trees here).

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  Is She Interested or Interesting? Posted on: 26 Jan, 2010 05:22 PM | Comments: 0 | Views: 231

  

  Listen to this selection about Anna. The listening selection speaks about how Anna felt before an upcoming vacation. Notice the language she uses to discuss how she feels about things, and the impression work, colleagues and vacations make on her.

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