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to hold a festival
Hello. Are there any mistakes in the sentence below? Is it "being held" or "held"?
"It gets really chaotic here when a festival or a music concert is held"Hi Sonia, "being held" and "held" are both correct. Both are in the passive voice. So you could also say it in the active voice =>
"It gets really chaotic here when they are holding a festival or a music concert.""It gets really chaotic here when they hold a festival or a music concert."
Let me know if you have any questions.
0 votedApril 18, 20181Practice for today.
1. There is some cheese in the right corner of the fridge.
2. There are some tomatoes in the right drawer of the fridge.
3. On the bottom shelf, you can find some vegetables and leftover food.
4. On the top shelf, you can find some chocolate.
5. Put some butter on it and have it with a cup of tea.I hope that helps, let me know if you have any questions.
0 votedApril 18, 20181Help(please)
Hi, there
Should I say "Don't worry. This is just a lawyers' joke" or "Don't worry. This is just a lawyer joke"?Both are grammatically correct but they have different meanings. A lawyers' joke is a joke that only lawyers will find funny (I think this is what you meant to say) and a lawyer joke is a joke about lawyers.... e.g. how many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb?
And if I want to say "Sucessful wives of politicians" should I say "Sucessful politicians' wives" or "Politicians' sucessuful wives"?
Again, both are correct, but successful politicians' wives can be interpreted as the wives of successful politicians, so it is clearer to say politicians's successful wife to avoid confusion.
Please. I need your help
Thank youI hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions. And by the way, the answer to the joke can be found here:
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/How_many_lawyers_does_it_take_to_change_a_lightbulb%3F
0 votedApril 13, 20180The Brain Plasticity
The Brain plasticity (neuroplasticity) is the capacity of the brain to increase strength, density , and size. This we can help us with our in the memory. Our neurons are like a string of Christmas lights. It would be If the lights is are turned on, it could be ready to use, but if one it would was damaged the rest could be turned off.
A healthy life saves our brains.Hi Flor, Let me know if you have any questions about these suggested changes. Saludos!
0 votedMarch 13, 20181a sentense
If I am invited to the interview, I will go there.
If I was invited to the interview, I would go there.
Are these sentenses correct? And what is the difference between them?Yes, these are both correct. The first one is about and interview in the future that you believe you might be invited to. The second one would be used in a hypothetical case. For example your friend might be invited but he is not sure if he will go. You could say "if I were invited, I would go" to encourage him. You are talking about the hypothetical case in which you were in his place, in his situation. Does that help?
0 votedFebruary 7, 20181Sentences - Memory
I wouldn't have insisted on talking about such a terrible ordeal if he'd admitted being (having?) a bitter memory.
Sometimes it's better to talk about traumatic memories rather than avoid them. Repressing a memory could result in future emotional problems.
I appreciated his talking about our childhood. It brought me back a lot of treasured memories!
They appreciated my giving a presentation about this subject since they found it very difficult and needed some help.
I anticipated their arriving late (late arrival) and I took a book to read it during the waiting wait (or to read while waiting).
I can't remember anything with such a terrible hangover. Please think back on the party and help me (to) jog my memory. (to jog my memory is grammatically correct, but we would probably say "help me jog my memory"Let me know if you have any questions.
0 votedFebruary 7, 20182Is Grammar Important to Learn Spanish?
Would they learn those conjugations and grammatical rules in an inductive way like children with thousands of hours of exposure to the language? Probably so.
Does a student of Spanish have thousands of hours to learn Spanish in an inductive way like a child? Probably not.
Would it be more effective for an upper intermediate student of Spanish to study the conjugation and other basic grammar rules to master them? Probably so.
When you start learning a foreign language, as Benny Lewis says, it is probably more effective to devote your efforts to speaking and learning a few basic grammar rules. However, later when you have already achieved an upper intermediate level that strategy doesn´t work so well.
Advanced level
For those who think that it is possible to master the Spanish language without touching (on) the grammar, I would say that it is possible, but it takes longerVery well written Juan! This could have been written by a native speaker and these would be the suggestion I would give them to improve their writing rather than corrections of obvious errors.
0 votedFebruary 6, 20181How to get fit?
Nowadays, more (and more) people aim to get fit to improve health, both physical and psychological, gain strength, and keep their body fit. At the same time, a part of this group report having difficulties to reach reaching these goals. So, how to do you (does one) get fit?
The first step is the hardest one. It is necessary to have enough motivation and meaningful goals to keep on track. Thus, the first recommendation is to have inspiring and strong reasons to get fit.
The second step is establishing a routine of eating right along with a cardio and strength exercises program when where (or and) the help of a nutritionist and a personal trainer can lead to better results.
Eating right means cutting high caloric food while reducing from 10 to 30 percent of the total diary daily calorie intake. An extreme calorie reduction can be harmful by lowering the body's metabolism and should be avoided.
A cardio exercise program can be maximized with the ‘High-Intensity Interval Training’. This program intercalates alternates high-speed exercises when the hearth frequency rate reaches the maximum recommended, followed by 1 to 2 minutes of jogging for (for a total of) about 30 minutes, at least 3 times a week.
And last, the strength exercises program consists in of using the main muscles groups up to its their strength capacity, lifting weight or the your own body weight, during sessions of 30 minutes, at least 2 days a week.Well written Cleverson. Let me know if you have any questions. By the way, have you ever tried intermittent fasting as a way to reduce calories? I find that sometimes it is easier to eat nothing at all than it is to eat only a small meal.
0 votedFebruary 6, 20181How to accelerate language learning.
Surely, it is not easy to learn a language you had have not been learning since you were a child. This process used to be difficult, intricate, challenging and, sometimes, boring.
Fortunately, there are techniques that can make the learning easy, and even fun. For instance, the multi-intelligence concept developed at Harvard University proposes that it is possible to learn quickly if the teaching process matches the preferred student's learning style.
These are self-learning techniques that really work. It is your task to discover which best match your preference.
1. At first, learn the 100 most used words of the new language. Normally, these words represent about 50% of the words used in speaking and writing of a language;
2. Keep a continuously learning grammar learning: only the practice will not give you the confidence needed for a good grammar and vocabulary use. So, it is important to choose a grammar book or a method that will go along with your learning process.
3. Track your vocabulary learning: adopt the arguably efficient flash-cards method to ingrain the new words in your brain. Focus on learning the most used worlds first down to the less used ones.
4. Blend funny content with grammar and vocabulary study: since from the beginning, you can enjoy the results of your progress by reading of internet content, watching to programs, and listening to music in your new language. It is recommended the The use of a translator, such as as Google Translator is recommended when you do it to get a better understanding.
5. Speak with natives: when you gain some confidence, it is time to speak with natives of your new language, like tutors and teachers. This is a way to test your knowledge and fix possible mistakes you are doing making.Well written! Please let me know if you have any questions about any of the suggested changes I've made.
0 votedFebruary 6, 20181IELTS (Leisure time)
In my opinion, professional athletes are good role models for young people. However, that (could only be) is the case only if the athletes do not make any unconscious actions, such as arrogant behavior, intolerante speeches and much more many others. In any (all) other cases athletes may teach their followers and fans how to reach their goals, how to act no matter what others say and how to demonstrate the best they have.
As for me, I always keep in mind famous runners when doing evening running sessions. Although I do not know anyone in particular, I still feel the motivation and inflow of forces (energy) once I imagine how hard professionals prepare themselves for the races. It helps me beat my own results and move forward in sport.
I also know one girl whose performance relates to the performance of her favourite tennis player. Sometimes when she is watching the championship, I believe she is able to anticipate many of her role model's maneuvers (moves).
It is also should be mentioned that the youngsters tend to follow the famous stars regardless of the industry they work in. However, sport professionals could teach their fans much more than any other show-business representative. I therefore highly recommend every child to follow someone from the big sport industry and to train him/herself accordingly.Very well written Alice! I've put a few words in ( ) that mean the same, but sound more natural. If you have any questions about any of the other corrections, please let me know.
0 votedFebruary 6, 20180
