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Hi, Which senetence sounds better? Are both correct grammatically? He wasn't even home. or He wasn't even at home.

Hi, Are the following two sentences grammatically correct? Also, do they sound natural to a native speaker? 1. Our classes are generally funny and relaxed, except when we have to write a test. 2. At the weekends I usually go to the beach or do some yoga. Thanks

Hi, What does the second half mean (number-two cut)? his spiky wit as razored as a number-two cut

Hi, How would you explain the difference and usage of disappoint, disappointing, and disappointed used in sentences to a learner of English? I've found that it's the last two that causes the most problems because both are adjectives.

Hi, Can anyone recommend me some good ways to teach non-native kids English writing and reading? They can now read and write in their first language and were learning English in this year, but from next year they will have to learn to read and write English words. Any idea? Thanks

Hi, Do you think the following topics are appropriate for intermediate level: abortion animal rights death penalty euthanasia I'd like to use these topics in converstion classes. Unfortunately I haven't met the learners yet. Any help is appreciated

Hi, Could anyone explain what an island is (with an example if possible)? Thanks

Hi, What is the difference between pseudo and true comparatives when we are talking about non-complementary opposites? Could you give me examples as well? Thanks

Hi, I have these two sentences: 1. I always meet him where I least expect. 2. Do you remember the place where we first met? According to my key, only the first sentence is an adverbial clause of place. Why the second one isn't?

Thanks. And what if there is no author indicated?

Hi, I'm using the MLA style for quotation. I checked their site but I don't seem to find how to use online references inside my text. Do I have to put the URL next to the quotation? Thanks

Hi, Could you help me with these sentences? I can't figure out the ambiguity, the two meanings of them. 1. They took her flowers. 2. She commented on the page. 3. He took down the name. Thnks

Hi, I have an exam question: (Chomsky) The Standard theory model: wh-transformation Could someone tell me what this is exactly? I can't find any good source for that. Any help is appreciated

Hi Soup, Thanks for the answer. Well, I read a lot as well as listen to music and watching movies in English, but it seems to me a bit slow. Perhaps I'm just impatient :-D Does anyone have some good old technique? :-D

Hi, What is the best and/or most effective way to enrich one's vocabulary? Thanks