It’s time to party so fill that empty pitcher with wine, beer or… water?! While you’re still sober, notice how two parts of the body can be used to describe parts of the pitcher. The HANDLE is where you put your hand to hold or lift it while the LIP is where the liquid comesContinue reading “A pitcher”
Author Archives: Sandro
We’ll meet us for Christmas lunch
“WE’LL MEET US FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH“. I often hear students saying something like this when making plans, not just for Christmas of course but even for after school or the weekend. I’m sorry to tell you that the example sentence above is incorrect. True, there cannot be any misunderstanding and maybe it’s also the wayContinue reading “We’ll meet us for Christmas lunch”
Spot the mistake #4
The message “NO ENTER” is clear (although the paint is peeling) but not the grammar. Correct the mistake!
The hand
I want to share this useful drawing I found on the white board in one of the class rooms. I don’t know who the artist is but he/she deserves a thank you. I have now discovered whose artwork this is….thank you Tiziana! Use the language Meanwhile, do you know that many body parts can beContinue reading “The hand”
ONE OF …
“ONE OF my friend woke up at 8.50am… “ That is taken from an essay written by one of my students and it contains a very common error. Look carefully at what is written after “one of“, then see what I wrote with the same phrase. It is just one of many examples I canContinue reading “ONE OF …”
FLYING THE FLAG
FEMEN – a women’s movement that aims to defend social equality. Although they make the news for their topless protests, they are actually FLYING THE FLAG for women’s rights in male-dominated societies. On the 07 September, they flew the flag of their beliefs – this time to demonstrate against female circumcision in Africa – at theContinue reading “FLYING THE FLAG”
Spot the mistake #3
This is a travel advertisement which appeared in the Times of Malta newspaper of the 25 September 2013. There are 2 spelling mistakes, Can you find them? If you follow this website regularly, you will immediately notice one of the mistakes. Related content Spot the mistake cc … mm; ll …nn
An American vampire has a GOOD HEAD ON HIS SHOULDERS?
If from this situation you think that HAVING A GOOD HEAD ON YOUR SHOULDERS is a positive characteristic, you are correct. In fact, it has a variety of meanings: sensible, intelligent, wise, responsible. Therefore it’s a compliment if someone tells you that you have a good head on your shoulders. Use the language Is thereContinue reading “An American vampire has a GOOD HEAD ON HIS SHOULDERS?”
An American vampire just doesn’t HAVE THE STOMACH FOR it
The other time the conversation in class was about bungee jumping. Quite a few students said that they would never try it because they weren’t brave enough to jump off a bridge or platform with only an elastic cord around the waist. I had to admit that I, too, don’t HAVE THE STOMACH FOR it.Continue reading “An American vampire just doesn’t HAVE THE STOMACH FOR it”
An American vampire wants to PALAVER
The man above comes up to you on the street. What is your reaction? He says he wants to chat with you. You have some free time so do you stop to PALAVER? Who knows, the conversation might be as interesting as his appearance! Use the language Do you palaver with strangers sitting next to youContinue reading “An American vampire wants to PALAVER”
