Takako
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Mar 24, 2018
会話も、レベルチェックの問題もとてもよくできていましたね。言葉も文法も スピーキングもリスニングもリーディングもいいですよ。これからの上達もとても楽しみです。いっしょにがんばっていきましょう。
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- Well, there isn't that big of a difference between them. Open vs. open up - pretty much the same but maybe open up is a little less formal. Open - Open the door Open up - Open up the door (maybe someone is angry and wants someone to open the door. Or maybe they are in a hurry.) start vs start up - well these can be two different terms start - lets start the meeting start up - He works at a start up (a self-owned small business) You can also say 'the car won't start up' or 'the car won't start'. Start up is just less formal. Meet vs meet up - again, meet up is less formal Meet - Let's go meet the new boss Meet up - let's go meet up with the new boss (maybe whoever you're talking to is a friend or somewhat close to you)0 votedApril 6, 20180
- You can use the word another to mean 'one more'. For example, 'I love this pie! Please bring me another.' You can also say another to mean that you prefer one thing over something else. For example, 'I didn't like that shirt. I think I'll try on another one.' In this case you would prefer a different shirt over the one you just tried on. Another tends to be more specific. You are replacing something with something like it or you would like one more of something. You use 'other' for general purposes. Like 'other people' 'the other kids' 'the other ones'. For example, 'Why can't I have this dress? All the other girls have this dress!' In this example the speaker has pointed out that an non specific group of girls also have that dress so she should too. So: Another: usually a specific thing Other: general/non specific There is overlap however, because it wouldn't be English if there weren't a bunch of exceptions! For example: A: Can we go to the mall? B: Maybe some other day. And A: Can we go to the mall? B: Maybe another day. Those both mean the same thing.0 votedNovember 22, 20170
- Yeah, the use of the word 'up' is a weird one but it implies that that you need to increase the rate you're doing something. For example, 'hurry up!' means increase the speed you're doing something. 'Speed up!' means to increase your speed. 'Listen up!' means to increase your listening. 'get up' means to quickly stand up. These are commands and are quite rude, so don't use them unless you're talking to someone you are really close with or are giving a command to someone much younger (most commonly a group). An exception is probably 'stand up' because this isn't always a rude command.
In addition, you can use it to say 'I sped up' or 'She told me to speed up'. The opposite would be 'I slowed down' or 'she told me to slow down'. This isn't too informal.
Keep in mind its kind of slang to use 'up'. If you want to be more formal you could say 'Increase your speed', 'Listen closely', or 'Please hurry'
0 votedNovember 22, 20171 - What 'kind' of music you like implies the person asking wants to know the characteristics or qualities of the kind of music you like. Do you like happy songs? Sad songs? Mellow songs? Acoustic songs? Loud songs?
What 'type' of music implies the genre of the music. Do you like rap? Pop? Hip hop? RnB?
These are subtle differences and 'kind' and 'type' are often used interchangeably so don't trouble yourself too much trying to remember the difference. Don't use what 'class' of music do you like because that is never used.
0 votedNovember 22, 20171 - I would choose to buy a business and I am going to explain why in the following three statements: First at all, I am an enterprising person and all my life I have dreamed of having my own business. My parents were entrepreneurial people and they passed on me that legal their love of business on to me. Although I have not studied business nor commerce I know that I would make my best succeed. Second, I would buy a "successful" business, because even if I have plenty of money that does not mean that I am going to waste my money. Before the purchase I would assess the company and find out if it is a good investment. After that, I´d engage in the business and put all my effort on into understanding the core of the business. I would also like to know if the (<em>they aren't your workers yet</em>) workers are happy with their current situation. Third, if I have a business I am going to have need economical independence. Nowdays, It´s it's importance important to have time to for leisure, learn new things, and enjoy your life. Having my own company is going to be easy help needed people with donations<em> (not sure what meaning is intended here). </em>However, I know that it would will not be easy but it is priceless. My motivation and my own experience are things that I would like to share with my community. I think these are useful tools<em>. </em>My story is also going to inspire others to do the same or even better. If I buy a house, I would not be able to do those the kinds of things that I say mentioned before. A house does not give you anything but otherwise give you a pain in the neck, because you have to repair it and keep it in good condition. Finally, as I always say, if you do what you love the results are going to be perfect. Since In my point of view, the best investment is the one that makes you happy.0 votedNovember 22, 20170
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