Lesson 1 - Preferences - English Grammar
prefer ( general)
i prefer to drink oranges only at breakfast.
(specific for these 2 expressions below)...
Would you prefer drinking tea or coffee?
or
Would you prefer tea or coffee?
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i rather have coffee please.
would prefer
would rather
infinitive, gerund or noun
based verb
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FREE online lesson with a native speaker. Lesson 1 topic: preferences. Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
25 July 2007
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Saturday, 19 December 2009
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Afraid To Read- Dawud Wharnsby
Afraid To Read- Dawud Wharnsby
One of my favourite nasheeds by Dawud Wharnsby.
How many words shes read before, shes consumed two thousand books or more.
Musty pulp and glue soundproof her tiny room.
She cannot understand why this book in her hand
Fascinates her now so much that shes almost shy to touch.
Dont think about the words its just a book - paper and ink
She reaffirms, reminds herself, a book cant dictate what to think.
It invites, intrigues her more than others on her shelf
Is it just another book? - She sits questioning herself.
Oh Allah, shes so afraid to read,
The wisdom thats revealed may burrow in her mind
Shell be obliged to admit,
Shell be obliged to submit
But will she be strong enough to live the truth she finds?
Oh Allah, shes so afraid to read.
The hall light is always on every night that he is gone.
He hears his mother toss in bed when he slips in at dawn.
In the book case by the stair, he can see it sitting there
Like a waiting watchful wise-man scolding him with care.
In the morning will they fight about him being out all night?
Will he resent their gift of love and not admit that they are right?
All he wants is to fit in some place, but must he compromise his faith?
He cant look himself or his parents in the face.
He takes the book upstairs unread and sets it closed next to his head
Then counts the prayers hes missed and lays so hopelessly in bed.
Oh Allah, hes so afraid to read,
The wisdom thats revealed may burrow in his mind
Hell be obliged to admit,
Hell be obliged to submit
But will he be strong enough to live the truth he finds?
Oh Allah, hes so afraid to read.
I sent an email to my loved one, just the other day
Its sad communication has evolved this way.
We use so many words but have so little to relay
As angels scribble down every letter that we say.
All the viral attachments sent and passionate insults we vent
Its easy to be arrogant behind user passwords we invent.
But on the day the scrolls are laid, with every word and deed displayed,
When we read our accounts, I know, for one, Ill be afraid.
That day Ill be so afraid to read,
Every harsh word that Ive spoken - and every time I have lied.
Ill be obliged to admit,
Ill be obliged to submit
Will I have strength owning up to each deed Ive tried to hide?
Oh Allah, Im so afraid to read.
Afraid To Read- Dawud Wharnsby
One of my favourite nasheeds by Dawud Wharnsby.
How many words shes read before, shes consumed two thousand books or more.
Musty pulp and glue soundproof her tiny room.
She cannot understand why this book in her hand
Fascinates her now so much that shes almost shy to touch.
Dont think about the words its just a book - paper and ink
She reaffirms, reminds herself, a book cant dictate what to think.
It invites, intrigues her more than others on her shelf
Is it just another book? - She sits questioning herself.
Oh Allah, shes so afraid to read,
The wisdom thats revealed may burrow in her mind
Shell be obliged to admit,
Shell be obliged to submit
But will she be strong enough to live the truth she finds?
Oh Allah, shes so afraid to read.
The hall light is always on every night that he is gone.
He hears his mother toss in bed when he slips in at dawn.
In the book case by the stair, he can see it sitting there
Like a waiting watchful wise-man scolding him with care.
In the morning will they fight about him being out all night?
Will he resent their gift of love and not admit that they are right?
All he wants is to fit in some place, but must he compromise his faith?
He cant look himself or his parents in the face.
He takes the book upstairs unread and sets it closed next to his head
Then counts the prayers hes missed and lays so hopelessly in bed.
Oh Allah, hes so afraid to read,
The wisdom thats revealed may burrow in his mind
Hell be obliged to admit,
Hell be obliged to submit
But will he be strong enough to live the truth he finds?
Oh Allah, hes so afraid to read.
I sent an email to my loved one, just the other day
Its sad communication has evolved this way.
We use so many words but have so little to relay
As angels scribble down every letter that we say.
All the viral attachments sent and passionate insults we vent
Its easy to be arrogant behind user passwords we invent.
But on the day the scrolls are laid, with every word and deed displayed,
When we read our accounts, I know, for one, Ill be afraid.
That day Ill be so afraid to read,
Every harsh word that Ive spoken - and every time I have lied.
Ill be obliged to admit,
Ill be obliged to submit
Will I have strength owning up to each deed Ive tried to hide?
Oh Allah, Im so afraid to read.
Afraid To Read- Dawud Wharnsby
Sunday, 13 December 2009
Take Responsibility to guarantee your success
Speak Excellent English Fast
“How To Learn English 3-5 Times Faster”
You are the only person who can guarantee your success. Teachers can help. I can help. But ultimately, you must take action. Imagine– you are a strong, happy, successful English learner. You, not a teacher, is the cause of your success. You did it. Imagine that you are now an excellent English speaker. Make that dream real!
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“Powerful English Speaking” & “The Key”. These e-books will teach you more about the Effortless English System. Download the e-books now:
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If you like what you read, Join my FREE email course now and get 7 Free videos about learning English faster and speaking it better.
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hmmmm,, anyone or anybody had tried and would like to leave a comment???
i would appreciate that. thanks....
:)
“How To Learn English 3-5 Times Faster”
You are the only person who can guarantee your success. Teachers can help. I can help. But ultimately, you must take action. Imagine– you are a strong, happy, successful English learner. You, not a teacher, is the cause of your success. You did it. Imagine that you are now an excellent English speaker. Make that dream real!
http://effortlessenglishclub.com/7-rules-to-learn-excellent-english-speaking
“Powerful English Speaking” & “The Key”. These e-books will teach you more about the Effortless English System. Download the e-books now:
Download “Powerful English Speaking” E-book
Download “The Key To Excellent English Speaking” Free Report
If you like what you read, Join my FREE email course now and get 7 Free videos about learning English faster and speaking it better.
My name is A.J Hoge and I will teach you 7 rules for speaking Excellent English.
=========
hmmmm,, anyone or anybody had tried and would like to leave a comment???
i would appreciate that. thanks....
:)
how improve english or How to improve your English skills
how improve english? i like this advice.
especially about doing it for fun. the more you enjoy the more you learn !!!!
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source
How to improve your English skills
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My most important piece of advice is: "Do something (anything). If you don't do anything, you won't get anywhere. Make it your hobby, not a chore, but above all have fun!"
Don't be in too much of a hurry. You're setting off on a long journey and there'll be delays and frustrations along the way. Sometimes you'll be in the fast lane and other times you'll be stuck in traffic, but there will also be lots of interesting things and interesting people along the way. Take your time to really enjoy the experience.
There are many ways to improve your level of English, but only you can find the right way for you. Here are a few tips that might help:-
Improve your Learning Skills
Learning is a skill and it can be improved.
Your path to learning effectively is through knowing
•yourself
•your capacity to learn
•processes you have successfully used in the past
•your interest, and knowledge of what you wish to learn
Motivate yourself
If you are not motivated to learn English you will become frustrated and give up. Ask yourself the following questions, and be honest:-
•Why do you need to learn/improve English?
•Where will you need to use English?
•What skills do you need to learn/improve? (Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking)
•How soon do you need to see results?
•How much time can you afford to devote to learning English.
•How much money can you afford to devote to learning English.
•Do you have a plan or learning strategy?
Set yourself achievable goals
You know how much time you can dedicate to learning English, but a short time each day will produce better, longer-term results than a full day on the weekend and then nothing for two weeks.
Joining a short intensive course could produce better results than joining a course that takes place once a week for six months.
Here are some goals you could set yourself:-
•Join an English course (and attend regularly).
•Do your homework.
•Read a book a month.
•Learn a new word every day.
•Visit an English speaking forum every day.
•Read a news article on the net every day.
•Do 10 minutes listening practice every day.
•Watch an English film at least once a month.
•Follow a soap, comedy or radio or TV drama.
A good way to meet your goals is to establish a system of rewards and punishments.
Decide on a reward you will give yourself for fulfilling your goals for a month.
•A bottle of your favourite drink
•A meal out / or a nice meal at home
•A new outfit
•A manicure or massage
Understanding how you learn best may also help you.
There are different ways to learn. Find out what kind of learner you are in order to better understand how to learn more effectively..
The visual learner
Do you need to see your teacher during lessons in order to fully understand the content of a lesson?
Do you prefer to sit at the front of the classroom to avoid visual obstructions (e.g. people's heads)?
Do you think in pictures and learn best from visual displays including: diagrams, illustrated text books, overhead transparencies, videos, flipcharts and hand-outs?
During a lecture or classroom discussion, do you prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information?
!Learning Tip - you may benefit from taking part in traditional English lessons, but maybe private lessons would be better.
The auditory learner
Do you learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to what others have to say?
Do you interpret the underlying meanings of speech through listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances?
Does written information have little meaning until you hear it?
!Learning Tip - you may benefit from listening to the radio or listening to text as you read it. You could try reading text aloud and using a tape recorder to play it back to yourself.
The Tactile/Kinesthetic learner
Do you learn best through a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world around you?
Do you find it hard to sit still for long periods?
Do you become distracted easily?
!Learning Tip - you may benefit from taking an active part in role plays or drama activities.
Other English Learning Tips
Travel to an English speaking country:-
•England is only a few hours flight away.
•Specialist holidays are available to improve your English.
•Take an English speaking tour or activity holiday.
Spend your time on things that interest you. If you like cooking then buy an English-language cookbook or find recipes on the net and practise following the recipes. You'll soon know if you have made a mistake!
Keep something English on you (book, newspaper or magazine, cd or cassette, set of flashcards) all day and every day, you never know when you might have 5 spare minutes.
If you are too tired to actively practice just relax and listen to an English pop song or talk radio station.
especially about doing it for fun. the more you enjoy the more you learn !!!!
===================
source
How to improve your English skills
=====
My most important piece of advice is: "Do something (anything). If you don't do anything, you won't get anywhere. Make it your hobby, not a chore, but above all have fun!"
Don't be in too much of a hurry. You're setting off on a long journey and there'll be delays and frustrations along the way. Sometimes you'll be in the fast lane and other times you'll be stuck in traffic, but there will also be lots of interesting things and interesting people along the way. Take your time to really enjoy the experience.
There are many ways to improve your level of English, but only you can find the right way for you. Here are a few tips that might help:-
Improve your Learning Skills
Learning is a skill and it can be improved.
Your path to learning effectively is through knowing
•yourself
•your capacity to learn
•processes you have successfully used in the past
•your interest, and knowledge of what you wish to learn
Motivate yourself
If you are not motivated to learn English you will become frustrated and give up. Ask yourself the following questions, and be honest:-
•Why do you need to learn/improve English?
•Where will you need to use English?
•What skills do you need to learn/improve? (Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking)
•How soon do you need to see results?
•How much time can you afford to devote to learning English.
•How much money can you afford to devote to learning English.
•Do you have a plan or learning strategy?
Set yourself achievable goals
You know how much time you can dedicate to learning English, but a short time each day will produce better, longer-term results than a full day on the weekend and then nothing for two weeks.
Joining a short intensive course could produce better results than joining a course that takes place once a week for six months.
Here are some goals you could set yourself:-
•Join an English course (and attend regularly).
•Do your homework.
•Read a book a month.
•Learn a new word every day.
•Visit an English speaking forum every day.
•Read a news article on the net every day.
•Do 10 minutes listening practice every day.
•Watch an English film at least once a month.
•Follow a soap, comedy or radio or TV drama.
A good way to meet your goals is to establish a system of rewards and punishments.
Decide on a reward you will give yourself for fulfilling your goals for a month.
•A bottle of your favourite drink
•A meal out / or a nice meal at home
•A new outfit
•A manicure or massage
Understanding how you learn best may also help you.
There are different ways to learn. Find out what kind of learner you are in order to better understand how to learn more effectively..
The visual learner
Do you need to see your teacher during lessons in order to fully understand the content of a lesson?
Do you prefer to sit at the front of the classroom to avoid visual obstructions (e.g. people's heads)?
Do you think in pictures and learn best from visual displays including: diagrams, illustrated text books, overhead transparencies, videos, flipcharts and hand-outs?
During a lecture or classroom discussion, do you prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information?
!Learning Tip - you may benefit from taking part in traditional English lessons, but maybe private lessons would be better.
The auditory learner
Do you learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to what others have to say?
Do you interpret the underlying meanings of speech through listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances?
Does written information have little meaning until you hear it?
!Learning Tip - you may benefit from listening to the radio or listening to text as you read it. You could try reading text aloud and using a tape recorder to play it back to yourself.
The Tactile/Kinesthetic learner
Do you learn best through a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world around you?
Do you find it hard to sit still for long periods?
Do you become distracted easily?
!Learning Tip - you may benefit from taking an active part in role plays or drama activities.
Other English Learning Tips
Travel to an English speaking country:-
•England is only a few hours flight away.
•Specialist holidays are available to improve your English.
•Take an English speaking tour or activity holiday.
Spend your time on things that interest you. If you like cooking then buy an English-language cookbook or find recipes on the net and practise following the recipes. You'll soon know if you have made a mistake!
Keep something English on you (book, newspaper or magazine, cd or cassette, set of flashcards) all day and every day, you never know when you might have 5 spare minutes.
If you are too tired to actively practice just relax and listen to an English pop song or talk radio station.
Saturday, 12 December 2009
http://www.move-on.org.uk/practicetests.asp on google
http://www.move-on.org.uk/practicetests.asp on google
result as on the screen now............
result as on the screen now............
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