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Giving news in English: B1- intermediate:

 Giving news in English, whether good or bad, requires clear and appropriate language.  When presenting positive news, express excitement and enthusiasm, potentially using phrases like “I’m thrilled to announce...” or “We have some wonderful news to share...”.  When delivering bad news, be empathetic and use gentle language, avoiding direct blame and offering possible solutions.  Good News: Express enthusiasm: Use phrases like “I’m so excited to share...” or “We have some fantastic news!”.  Use positive language: Avoid negative words and focus on the positive aspects of the news.  Present the information clearly: Ensure the audience understands the details of the good news.  Build anticipation: You can start with a general statement and then reveal the good news.  Example: “I’m delighted to tell you that your application for the job has been accepted! We’re so happy to have you on the team.”  Bad News: Be empathetic: Acknowledge the difficult...

Comparative and superlative form of adjectives:B1.

 Comparatives and superlatives are forms of adjectives and adverbs used to compare things.  Comparatives compare two things, while superlatives compare one thing to a group of others.  Comparatives: Definition: Comparatives express a difference between two things. They typically use “-er” for one-syllable adjectives and “more” for longer adjectives, followed by “than”. Examples: “This car is faster than mine.” (one-syllable adjective) “This movie is more interesting than the other.” (longer adjective)  Superlatives: Definition: Superlatives express the highest or lowest degree of a quality within a group. They typically use “-est” for one-syllable adjectives and “most” for longer adjectives, preceded by “the”. Examples: “This is the fastest car I’ve ever driven.” (one-syllable adjective) “This is the most interesting movie I’ve seen.” (longer adjective)  Key Differences: Comparison: Comparatives compare two things, while superlatives compare one thing to a group...

Type of adjectives: B1.

 Here’s a more detailed look at some of the main types of adjectives: 1. Descriptive Adjectives: These adjectives describe the qualities or characteristics of a noun, providing information about its size, shape, color, texture, etc. Examples: “blue sky,” “tall building,” “soft blanket”.  2. Quantitative Adjectives: These adjectives specify the quantity or number of a noun. Examples: “many books,” “several people,” “some apples”.  3. Demonstrative Adjectives: These adjectives point out or identify a specific noun. Examples: “this car,” “that house,” “these books,” “those shoes”.  4. Possessive Adjectives: These adjectives indicate ownership or possession. Examples: “my car,” “your house,” “his book”.  5. Interrogative Adjectives: These adjectives are used in questions and typically ask about a specific characteristic or quantity of a noun. Examples: “whose car is this?” “what books are you reading?”.  6. Distributive Adjectives: These adjectives refer to eac...

Types of adjectives: descriptive adjectives: B1.

  Descriptive adjectives are words that describe or provide more information about a noun or pronoun.  They can be used to describe a person, place, or thing’s appearance, size, shape, age, color, or other qualities.  Examples of descriptive adjectives: Angry, Blue, Careful, Dry, Eager, Fast, Great, Hot, Incredible, happy, cold and pink. How to use descriptive adjectives: Descriptive adjectives can be placed before the nouns or pronouns they modify.  They can also follow certain linking verbs like “be,” “seem,” or “appear”.  Descriptive adjectives can be used in comparative and superlative forms to compare or express degrees of comparison.  Purpose of descriptive adjectives: Descriptive adjectives can make sentences more interesting by painting a picture in the reader’s mind. They can also set the tone and define the style of writing.  You wanna learn more about this topic? 📚 Go to the link in our Bio. 📚👩‍🏫 We have schedules available for teaching ...