LOST IN TRANSLATION: WHICH ENGLISH WORDS DO NOT HAVE EQUIVALENTS IN OTHER LANGUAGES?

Sometimes we have problems to translate words when we don't find a suitable equivalent and then we tend to feel a little bit lost, but this is just a natural thing, given the tremendous creative power of this human capacity called language.
Here are some examples from the British newspaper The Guardian , with comments from speakers of different languages.

MODAL VERBS: MUST VS HAVE TO

Most modal verbs in English have specific details, for example, the difference between "must" and "have to" is really subtle, try to improve your use of these two modals verbs with:

1.This explanation 

2.This exercise

"THERE" FOR EXISTENCE

Until you really practice this structure it might be difficult for you to use it correctly, so I suggest:

Exercise 1 

Exercise 2

BY THE TIME, DIFFERENT EXERCISES

Good practice to master this structure! Read the information and then do the different exercises

THE IMPORTANCE OF NON-VERBAL CUES AS TOLD BY "FRIENDS"

Non-verbal clues are part of the information communicated in a social exchange by signs accompanying the words used in speech. Such cues include body language, tone, inflexion and other elements of voices, dress, etc.
To fully understand this concept, don't miss amazing this video of the famous tv series "Friends".

ANOTHER GOOD WEBSITE FOR REVISION!

"Ejerciciosinglésonline" is a website which will help you learn and revise the basic GRAMMAR, with

1.Explanations and exercises according to your level

2.Lots of exercises for

GRAMMAR

LISTENING (dictations)

READING

TRANSLATION

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH

The language that started as an isolated tribal language in a remote island is now spoken by 1,000 million people around the world!

Watch the following documentary series to know more information about the fascinating history of the English language, today's lingua franca. Highly recommended!

LIKE VS AS

The words "like" and "as" can often lead to confusion, that's why we need to understand when to use them and understand that they require practice.
This is my suggestions:

Step 1: Read the information

Step 2: Do this exercise

Step 3: And now read the following information and do the exercise below.

SENTENCE CONNECTORS FOR LEVELS 2 AND 3

Sentence connectors are basic in order to achieve coherence and cohesion in your texts.
Some of them are really easy to use and some require more practice.
Here are some good exercises to become familiar with them and start learning!

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

WRITING ESSAYS FOR LEVEL 2

While some students love writing because they find it creative and they can express themselves, others hate it and consider it's a waste of time. However, writing essays isn't as difficult as you think if you follow the right advice, you should start with simple topics, let's say you want to write your opinion about fast food:

look at an example first

and check the interesting in formation that the website "Academic Writing" offers to you:

• Who are you writing to?
• Focus
• Thesis

• Paragraph structure
• Overall structure
• For and Against Essays
• Opinion Essays
• Essays Suggesting Solutions to Problems

PART OF THE SECRET OF A SUCCESS IN LIFE IS......FOOD (WRITING RECIPES)

Food is a pleasure and there are lots of quotes that will tell you so, for example, look at these few, and now learn how to write your favourite recipes in English. First here are some yummy examples (clik on the right to choose your level and specific interest) and after that, follow the instructions  and now you are ready to share it with your friends and enjoy the pleasure of food.