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 3-d person narrative

  • Introduction (describe who was involved, time, place in an interesting way to help the reader imagine the situation)
  • Main story (develop your story presenting the events in order)
  • Conclusion (depict what happened in the end and refer to people's feelings, final comments or reaction)
Tips:
Use more adjectives and adverbs: wonderful, suprising, cautiously etc.
Use comparisons: run like the wind, as quiet as a ... Read more »
Category: Writing | Views: 2533 | Added by: Naty-profe | Date: 2013-01-10 | Comments (1)

A letter of advice

Use the general formal letter structure. See here 
Tips:
  1. Choose your words carefully.
    1. ... Read more »
Category: Writing | Views: 3121 | Added by: Naty-profe | Date: 2013-01-10 | Comments (0)

Writing formal letters/Letter of complaint

The structure of formal letter:
  • Address and date (Адрес и дата)
  • Salutation (приветствие)
  • The body of the letter (текст письма)
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Category: Writing | Views: 11319 | Added by: Naty-profe | Date: 2013-01-10 | Comments (0)

 Five Ways to Speak More Naturally

You are learning English. Of course you want to speak naturally, as if you were American or British. But how can you do this? Here are five tips to help.

1 - use ‘get’

‘Get’ is one of the most useful – and most used – words in the English language. English speakers use it all the time! Take a look at this example:
English Learner: What time did you arrive?
Native Speaker: What time did you get there?
‘Get’ has so many meanings. It can mean ‘take’ or ‘buy’. English learners often have trouble using ‘get’ to mean ‘become’:
English Learner: I became angry when the tra ... Read more »
Category: Articles | Views: 1023 | Added by: Naty-profe | Date: 2012-12-26 | Comments (0)


Across



2. the natural world, including the land, water, air, plants, and animals



4. the process of changing waste materials such as newspapers and bottles ... Read more »

Category: ENGLISH WORDS and IDIOMS | Views: 12235 | Added by: Naty-profe | Date: 2012-12-02 | Comments (15)

Внимательно читаем тему и проверяем, каких аргументов требует данная тема: аргументов общего характера или есть возможность высказать свое собственное мнение.

       Затем обдумываем содержание, полноту выполнения задания. При планировании эссе с аргументацией «за» и «против» располагаем материал в четырех абзацах:

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Views: 57837 | Added by: Naty-profe | Date: 2012-10-15 | Comments (9)

Task1.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend who writes

See full size image...We moved to a new house a few weeks ago and I changed school. At first I was a bit afraid but I made new friends sooner than I expected. The teachers are nice and everything seems to be working out well. And what about you? Have you made any friends in your new school? Do you enjoy studying there? Have you got any new subjects this year?
I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my music lesson. Drop me a line when you can.
Lots of love,
Emily

Write a letter to Emily.
In your letter
 answer her questions and tell her about your new school
 ask 3 questions about her preferences in mu ... Read more »
Category: Writing | Views: 8265 | Added by: Naty-profe | Date: 2012-10-15 | Comments (0)

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