Easy English by Vesna

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This blog aims to explain all those words/phrases/grammar structures that leave ESL students, even advanced level ESL speakers, confused and insecure about their English skills.

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Technology Terms

Planned Obsolescence

Planned obsolescence Obsolescence (noun) – the state of becoming old-fashioned, outdated and no longer useful. Who would say it can be planned too? Planned obsolescence (also known as built-in obsolescence or premature obsolescence) is a practice of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited lifespan or an intentionally bad design in order to…

Grammar

Should do OR Should have done

Correct answer ✅: a) You should do it!”Should do” describes the present/future advice or obligation to do something ‼️ b) You should have done it!”Should have done” describes past regrets or missed opportunities to do something‼️

Confusing Words

Wonder or Wander

Correct answer✅: a) We spent the day wandering around the city. 🔖Wander /ˈwɒndə(r)/ to walk around slowly from place to place, in a relaxed way, especially without any clear purpose or direction b) I am wondering if you could help me. 🔖Wonder /ˈwʌndə(r)/ to think about something because you want to know more facts about…

Pejorative Words

Sissy & Soy boy

Sissy A boy or a man who does things usually attributed to girls or who seems weak and not brave. Sissy – a pejorative term for a boy or man who is not masculine in accordance to traditional standards. Sissy usually describes a male who is unmanly, lacking physical strength, testosterone, bravery, etc. Derived from…

Confusing Words

Adopt vs Adapt

adopt – to start using something new, e.g. idea or method *She adopted slightly different approach to their problem. adopt – to take legally someone else’s child into your family *They adopted a beautiful baby girl. adapt – to change something, to make it suitable for a new situation. *She adapted quickly to the new…

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