Comparatives and Superlatives

We use adjectives to describe people, places, things, and ideas. Example: Johnny has such a cute puppy!  I. Comparatives When we want to compare two things, we use comparatives.  We usually add –er one-syllable words to make comparatives: E.g. Johnny’s puppy is small, but Mary’s puppy is smaller! If [...]

Weekend Plans – Vocabulary and exercise

I - Vocabulary Plans (/plæns/): future activities or events, something you want to do Ex: Do you have any plans this weekend? To have in mind (to /hæv/ in /maɪnd/ ): to be thinking about a particular idea Ex: What did you have in mind for this weekend? Rather [...]

Asking about and Stating Preferences

I - Vocabulary Preference (n): has 3 syllables (/ˈpref·ər·əns/) but native speakers often say this as two syllables (/ˈpref·rəns/) Ex: We have coffee or tea. Do you have a preference? - We can go dancing or sing karaoke. What’s your preference? Would Rather (/wʊd/ /ˈræð·ər/) Ex: Would you rather [...]