B2

-ate suffix pronunciation

The pronunciation of -ate suffix changes depending on what word contains it.

Linking words I

To give examples

For instance/ For example, by running, swimming or jogging three times a week

Remember vs remind

These 2 verbs are very similar meaning. Remember is related to memories or not to forget something, remind is referred to making someone remember something.

Linking words

To state personal opinion

In my opinion, In my view, To my mind, (Personally) I believe that, I feel (very) strongly that that, It seems to me that, I think that 

Lose vs Miss

We lose:
  • Objects.
    I lost my keys.
  • Sport games.
    The team lost the match.
  • Something we have .
    He lost his passport and had to get a new one at the embassy.
  • Time.
    We lost a lot of time when the computer system went down.

Distancing

Seem / appear
  • We often use seem and appear to give information without stating that we definitely know it is true.