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Australian and New Zealander values of egalitarianism and humility can have a flip side | PEXELS

CELEBRATING A PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT with those around you isn't always as easy as it sounds, at least for Australians and New Zealanders.

There's self-deprecating nature that is intrinsically linked to our collective attitudes and interactions within society; meaning when complimented, often our first instinct is not to accept it, rather to offer one in return. Similarly, when achieving a goal - professional or personal - sometimes sharing it feels like 'humble bragging' or it becomes a task in itself. This is a phenomenon called Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS), and it's more common than you may think.

Broadly speaking, Tall Poppy Syndrome is a societal attitude that occurs when people are resented, disliked or criticised due to their successes. Counterintuitive to the ideas of celebrating achievements and lifting one another up, it continues to permeate society.

Dr. Rumeet Billan, author of 2018 study The Tallest Poppy, says the mindset associated with TPS can be directly linked with key values of the way of life Down Under.

"Egalitarianism and humbleness can be linked to Australian and New Zealand's culture and there is an expectation people should not be boastful or act in ways that are perceived as flagrant," says Dr. Billan. "However, this assumes that Tall Poppies are being 'cut down' because of their actions, versus the potential envy and/or insecurities of the cutter."

Whilst not having an overt gender bias, Tall Poppy Syndrome is identifiably more common with women, especially when pitted against one another as competition in either a self-inflicted or societally-induced manner. Anecdotally speaking, this isn't a groundbreaking revelation, given that women are often unconsciously raised to see one another as competitors, with this mindset extending from childhood into adulthood in multiple ways: career jealousy, personal milestones, relationships and more.

EGALITARIANSIM and HUMBLENESS can be linked to Australian and New Zealand's CULTURE...there is an EXPECTATION people should NOT BE BOASTFUL

Perhaps surprisingly, according to Dr Billan the aspect Tall Poppy Syndrome can have its strongest effects felt is in our personal lives, commonly with those we are meant to view as our most trusted network.

"Interestingly in our 2018 study, where people experienced TPS the most was with their friends and social network, which raises the question as to who we choose to keep as our friends and why," she explains. "What ends up happening for some is they stop sharing their milestones with those whom they should feel comfortable confiding in due to a fear of being resented, attacked or ostracised."

Interestingly in our 2018 study, where people experienced TPS the MOST was with their FRIENDS and SOCIAL NETWORK

For those seeking to feel more comfortable in celebrating milestones in their lives, there are small attitude changes that can be altered to help allow one to share achievements unimpeded. With much reflection and a conscious change towards understanding why others may wish dampen a moment, slowly but surely, this should no longer feel a task.

"We can begin to break the mould by first becoming the critic of our inner critic and realistically challenging the negative communication that we use with ourselves," suggests Dr Billan. "It's also important to reflect on whose validation we seek - whose opinion we put value on and why. For me, instead of taking comments or actions personally, I can now distance myself from them and label them as having TPS."

"By labelling it, understanding what's happening becomes easier. I've also found that the person tearing you down is likely going through their own challenges and could use empathy and kindness, too. It doesn't dismiss the behaviour, but can help put context around it."

WHILE THE IDEA OF ERADICATING Tall Poppy Syndrome from Australian and New Zealand society as a collective is an ambitious task, Dr Billan says these small societal changes that can assist in stopping the likelihood of feeling pangs of jealousy that often result in cutting down a proud individual.

"When we choose to silence a Tall Poppy and cut one down, we are also cutting down those who would follow in their footsteps, those who would look up to them as role models, and those who would then pave the way for others," says Dr Billan. "I believe it first starts with how we, as a society, are defining success, and how we choose to perceive and interpret the success of others in relation to ourselves."

At the crux of it, there is a harmonious equilibrium that can be met and with small changes, perhaps starting amongst intimate circles, workplaces and families. From these subtle changes, attitudes may slowly develop to allow for celebrated individuals to flourish.

WE CAN live in a world where the field is filled with many TALL POPPIES, if we CHOOSE to.

Sonia Blair is lifestyle journalist who has written for publications based in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

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the flu

the flu = la grippe (influenza)

You need to push through

And I rushed home

What about tomorrow ?

additional = supplémentaire

at = chez

at my friend's house/place = chez mon amie

lack of time

embrace imperfection

internships = stages

you should = tu devrais

I Don't mind = Ca ne me dérange pas

Would you mind Calling the doctor for me please ?

= estce que ca te dérangerait de …

you'd better = tu ferais mieux de

to tip toe

to tip toe around Something = marcher sur la pointe des pieds (marcher sur des œufs)

mandatory = obligatoire

roomates = colocataire

Marie had her reasons

Would you mind giving me a ride ?

Would you mind helping ?

to give someone a ride

either …. or = soit ça soit ça

neither … or = ni ça ni ça

neither = aucun

either = un des deux

both = les deux

animals and objects = It

400 goats = chèvres

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= mal de gorge

middle school = le collège

6th grade = 6ème

7th grade = 5ème

grandchildren = petits enfants

granddaughter - grandson

Hi can you hear us ?

Vous 16:46

I was born in 2000

I live in Martigues

I have a soft spot for french musicals because I grew up watching them.

a lie = un mensonge

a Truth = une vérité

This tells me you are bad liars

Who can tell the time in English ?

midday or noon

= midi

Usually I have lunch

breakfast

the fast = le jeune

I have dinner (e)

a diner = restaurant (i)

from … to ...

In France it's cheaper

jerome a quitté

Delphine Leclercq a rejoint en tant qu’invité

jerome a rejoint en tant qu’invité

The Queen's Gambit = Le jeu de la dame

Modern Family

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We can't hear you

linda 16:41

I Don't know to

to warm up = s'échauffer

jerome a rejoint en tant qu’invité

Stewart

chewing gum

to chew = mâcher

to spell your name

J - J (ay)

G - G (gee)

E - e (i)

Vous 17:19

a knight

the k is silent

enough

through

rough

cough

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boughs

ch - tch

to breathe

Morning breath

= haleine du matin

southern country

northern country

a leather jacket

smooth criminal

even though

= même si - bien que

I didn't mean it though

therapy

to take a bath

to bathe

through thick and thin

to teach - taught

"to"

to think - thought

a thought = une pensée

tough = "tuff"

cough = "cuff"

to laugh

= "laff"

production - product

to produce

a Producer

telephone

oranges

odd - bizarre

a chef

a chief

an hour = une heure

h is silent

sick - ill

sick - thick

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English Grammar

We use both, either and neither to refer to two people or things.

BOTH

Both = the two; that one AND the other one; this one AND that one

Both can be used as a pronoun to refer to two things that we have already mentioned.

A: Do you want the blue shirt or the red one?
B: I'll buyboth (= the blue shirt AND the red shirt = both shirts)

Both X and Y

= not only X but also Y
Both + Adjective + and + Adjective

He's both tall and handsome.

I'm both happy and confused at the same time!

I have had a long, hard day and I'm both tired and hungry.

Both + Noun + and + Noun
Both can be used with a singular noun + and + singular noun

She speaks both English and Arabic.

They have both a cat and a dog.

He is both an actor and a director.

We can also use Both + plural noun (see more below)

She speaks both languages.

Both or Both of?

or can be used without a difference in meaning though is more common in the United States.

Both (of) + determiner + plural noun

You can use or before a determiner (my, his, these, the etc.) and a plural noun.

Both (of) my friends arrived late to class.

Both of the wheels wobble too much.

A prize was given to both of the players.

Both of the parents were nervous.

Both parents were nervous.

Both of + Object Pronoun

When using with a plural object pronoun (us, them), we need the preposition OF before that pronoun.

He has invited both us. (incorrect)

He has invited both of us. (correct)

I'll take both of them. (correct)

I need to speak to both of you. (correct)

Verb + Object pronoun + both

We can use both after a plural object pronoun.

I hope they invite us both (= I hope they invite both of us)

Do you need them both? (= Do you need both of them)

The teacher sent them both to the principal's office.

To be + both

comes after (or an auxiliary such as have or modal verbs).

Modal verb + both + verb

Both + other verbs

Both goes before the other verbs. If there is an accompanying auxiliary verb, then it goes in the middle of the two verbs (i.e. auxiliary + both + verb)

We both wanted to stay in bed and not go to work.

They both liked the surprise.

My parents both work in the same building.

They have both studied a lot.

Both - Negative

We don't use in negative structures. Instead, we normally use .

We don't say: Both of them are not ready (incorrect)

We say: Neither of them are ready (correct)

See more about Neither below:

NEITHER

Neither = not one and not the other
is a negative word and is accompanied by an affirmative singular verb.

Neither X nor Y

Neither ... nor ... is used as a conjunction. It is the opposite of "Both ... and ..." If a verb comes after this phrase, that verb is in the singular form (Sometimes you will hear it used in the plural form though it is not grammatically correct)

Neither John nor Fred likes doing the dishes. (= "Both John and Fred don't like doing the dishes")

I want neither the red shirt nor the blue shirt.

I neither smoke nor drink.

Neither + singular noun

Neither is used as a determiner before a single noun.

Neither team wanted to lose.

That tennis game was very close. Neither player had a clear advantage.

Neither parent knew about the accident.

Neither of + determiner + plural noun

You can use Neither of before a determiner (my, his, these, the etc.) and a plural noun.

Neither of my friends came to class today.

Neither of the parents understood what the baby was trying to say.

Neither of our cars has enough petrol so we have to take the bus.

Neither of + Pronoun

When using + of + pronoun (you, us, them), we need the preposition OF before that pronoun. (If a verb comes after this phrase then it is in singular form)

Neither in short responses

Neither is frequently used as part of a short response when someone says something negative and you agree with them.

A: I have never been to Switzerland

B: Neither have I.

A: I don't want to go.

B: Neither do I.

See more about So, Neither and Either as short answers

Neither can also be used alone.

A: Would you like a blue tie or a green tie?

B: Neither. (= Neither tie)

Neither vs. Either

You can use with a negative verb to replace with a positive verb

I have neither time nor money

I don't have either time or money.

See more about Either below.

EITHER

Either = any one of the two = this one or the other one
is accompanied by an affirmative singular verb and is mostly used in questions or negative sentences

Either X or Y

Either ... or ... is used as a conjunction. It is used to express alternatives and or a choice between two (and sometimes more) things. It is used a verb in singular form (Sometimes you will hear it used in the plural form though it is not grammatically correct).

Either you or John has to finish the report before 5pm.

You can have either the red shirt or the blue shirt. (= but not both)

Either you leave the building now or I call the security guards.

Either + singular noun

Either is used as a determiner before a single noun.

There are only two options and I'm not interested in either film.

A: Do you want it ready for Thursday or Friday? B: Either day is fine for me.

Either of + determiner + plural noun

You can use Either of before a determiner (my, his, these, the etc.) and a plural noun.

Either + of + Pronoun

When using + of + object pronoun (you, us, them), we need the preposition OF before that pronoun.

Either can also be used alone. It means it doesn't matter which alternative. Sometimes it is accompanied by the pronoun "one".

A: Would you like a coffee or a tea?

B: Either (one). (= I don't mind if it's coffee or tea, both alternatives are fine)

Either in short responses

Either can be used at the end of a negative sentence when you agree with something negative someone else has said. It is similar to meaning TOO and ALSO (which are used in affirmative sentences).

A: I wasn't thirsty. B: I wasn't either. (You cannot say "I wasn't too")

A: I've never been to Portugal. B: I haven't either.

A: I didn't go to class yesterday. B: I didn't either

See more about So, Neither and Either as short answers

Pronunciation of Either and Neither

You will hear the word Either pronounced two different ways:

/ˈaɪðər/ (eye-ther - with a long I sound at the beginning) - British English

/ˈiːðər/ (ee- ther - with a long E sound at the beginning) - American English

Both forms of pronunciation are correct and supposedly one is British English and the other American English. However within each country you may hear both forms used.

The same happens with the pronunciation of the word Neither:

/ˈnaɪðər/ - British English

/ˈniːðər/ - American English

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ankle = cheville

I broke my ankle

on november 23rd

your mailbox

= boite aux lettres

a gaz leak

= une fuite de gaz

to take off the cast

to take off = retirer

tenses

be + verb-ing

I am speaking English

Yesterday at 8pm I was eating dinner

I would like some tea please

= J'aimerais

will + base verbale

I will go to school

What did you do this weekend ?

We went to the cinema to see Soudain, Seul

What is it about ?

They decide to stop on an island

They have to survive on the island

Did you like the movie ?

characters = personnages

fictifs

them = eux

to take care = prendre soin / s'occuper

In the end she takes charge of everything

landscapes = paysages

Iceland

= Islande

island = île

Have you ever been to Iceland ?

Would you like to ?

My youngest son/child

The most = le plus

I think Iceland is the most beautiful country in the world

Vanoatu is the smallest country in the world

less than = moins que

le moins de... = the least

more than / less than = comparatif

the most / the least = superlatif

He is more intelligent than me

smart = intelligent

He is smarter than me

He is the most intelligent person I know

He is the smartest person I know

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le début

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WILL VS BE GOING TO

will = promises

spontaneous decisions

I'll help you !

One I will be rich

arrangements = present continous - be going to -

futur proche

I am going to Vietnam in 6 months

I will go Vietnam

We're having drinks after work at this pub

We're getting married in june !

-t -d -id

tous les verbes qui finissent par -t ou -d

to suggest - I suggested - id

to want - I wanted

to need - I needed you

end with k - t - I looked - I booked - I worked really this year

Vous 17:20

I loved English when I was a kid

Where = ou

Where were you yesterday ?

where = è

were - eu

to swear = jurer / promettre

You sound like your brother

You look like your mother

to seem like

It tastes like shampoo

It smells like

to be naked = être nu

suddenly

= soudainement

previously = précédemment

despite = malgré / en dépit

in short = en résumé

although = bien que

It was a shock for them

She said to me

She told me

You offered hugs to the kids

free hugs

I was very moved by it

= émue

to be on work leave

medical leave

to be on maternity leave

to be on sick leave

awesome

= génial

handsome means beautiful for men

narrow = étroit

a narrow street

the elderly

= les personnages âgées

My oldest son

My youngest daughter

my Younger sister

little / big / older / Younger

Nathalie 18:12

the elder brother = le frère ainé ?

Vous 18:13

even better = encore mieux

even though

= bien que / même si

even if = même si

we're even = on est quittes

roughly = approximatively = à peu près

to be demanding = = être qqun qui demande beaucoup

= être exigeant

I am nowhere near the end = je suis très loin de la fin

almost = presque

just as important as …

You're just as smart as her

slightly = légèrement

light = léger (poids)

HAVE AU PASSE + PARTICIPE PASSE

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roller skating

We could have done it

I wish we still had that

local markets

the heat

animé

Your Name

Makoto Shinkai

network = réseau

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T And this evening on Behind the wheel we talk to Brian Delaney, who's an expert on road safety. Brian, you did some tests to find out how dangerous it is to do other things when we're driving. According to your tests, what's the most dangerous thing to do?

E Well, the first thing I have to say is that doing any other things when you're driving is dangerous and can cause an accident. Because when you're driving you should concentrate 100% on controlling the car and anything else you do is a distraction.

The tests we did in a simulator showed that the most difficult and most dangerous thing is to try and open a packet of crisps or to open a can of drink. The reason is that most people actually need two hands to open a packet of crisps or a can of drink so they take both hands off the wheel for a second or two. And, of course, that's the most dangerous thing you can possibly do. In fact, one of the drivers in the simulator actually crashed when he did this.

T And which is the next most dangerous?

E The next most dangerous thing is to select a specific CD from the passenger seat. This is extremely dangerous too because to do this you have to take your eyes off the road for one or two seconds.

E Number three was making a phone call on a mobile. What we found in the tests was that drivers drove more slowly when they did this, but that their control of the car got worse.

T Yes, I can believe that. And number 4?

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T So no heavy metal when you're driving.

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T So the least dangerous is listening to music you don't know.

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There are 12 basic tenses in the English language. These are the most common grammatical forms for expressing time in English. It can help to view the different time expressions on one timeline, so I have created a diagram to compare all the English tenses, below. This timeline can be used in conjunction with my book, The English Tenses, which explains in full detail how each of the tenses is used, and how they can be compared. I have included a list of example sentences on the timeline, and the most basic rules for each of the tenses below.

Please click on the infographic to see the timeline in full:

The tenses listed are, with examples:

Past perfect continuous: : an action that happened before a certain time in the past, to show duration. For example: I had been going to school for a year when it was closed.

Past perfect: an action that happened before another event in the past. For example: I had washed the car before it rained.

Past continuous: an action that happened at a specific point in the past. For example: I was washing the car when it rained.

Past simple: an action that happened in the past. For example: I went to school.

Present perfect continuous: an action still continuing from the past to the present. For example: I have been learning English for three years.

Present perfect: an action started in the past that has been completed in, or has relevance to, the present. For example: I have already studied the tenses today. Note that the example in the image should be I have gone to school tofit the pattern of examples, it says been as a more commonly used expression (which I need to update!).

Present continuous: an action occurring now. For example: I am studying.

Present simple: a general ongoing, regular or scheduled activity. For example: I take English classes every Monday.

Future perfect continuous: an action at a certain point in the future, expressing duration. For example: I will have been studying English for three years this summer.

Future perfect: an action that finishes in the future, before or at the time of another future action. For example: I will have learned all the tenses by tomorrow.

Future continuous: an action occurring at a specific point in the future. For example: I will be fishing this time next week.

Future simple: an action to be completed in the future. For example: I will go to the cinema.

If any of these are unclear, please contact me for more information! For more detailed discussion of each of the tenses, with examples, and more detailed analysis of the tense forms (such as the various ways to express future time), read the full textbook, The English Tenses.

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I am going back to work on Monday

It has been over a month

How do you feel ?

I change classrooms every hour

a buildings = bâtiments

Do they have any elevator ?

It would be a shame to get hurt again

From = à partir de

a meeting = une réunion

comfortable

I feel more comfortable

no judgement

in my school years

I went to New York twice (=two times)

Did you like it ?

Where would like to travel next ?

Where would you like to travel next ?

to go to

With a friend who comes from Africa

How old are your daughters ?

Is it difficult raising 3 girls ?

to raise children = élever

Now we love each other

brutal

You get used to it

to get used to something

= s'habituer à quelque

I am used to it

to leave = quitter / partir

to be crafty

crafts

We are very crafty people

skincare products

She likes to make skincare products

We like the same things

It's very good to be creative

boring = ennuyeux

to get bored

= s'ennuyer

We never get bored

to get angry

= s'énerver

to get ready = se préparer

to get dressed = s'habiller

to get lost = se perdre

online shopping

You have a foot injury

Hand-made calenders

= fait main

lip balm

lipstick = rouge à lèvre

useful

= utile

useless

= inutile

to fold = plier

the sides

= les côtés

thoughtful

a thought = une pensée

it's very thoughtful

= attentionné

it creates a bond

a bond = un lien

to bond = créer des liens

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We were crying from the inside

and smiling from the outside

No matter what

far away from

in + PAYS / VILLE

at + time

to pick up the habits

We were quick to get used to it

a human-sized city

Spain is warmer

huge

They were in awe

Have you ever been to the USA ?

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Look at these examples to see how the past continuous and past simple are used.

When I woke up this morning, it was snowing.
I was sleeping when you called me.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Grammar test 1

Past continuous and past simple: Grammar test 1

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

The past continuous and the past simple help us to show how two past actions or situations are connected.

Past simple

The past simple shows us that an action was in the past, not in the present. Regular past simple verbs have - ed at the end (e.g. called, played, arrived). Irregular verbs have a different form, usually with a different vowel sound (e.g. wake → woke, break → broke, feel → felt).

My parents called me yesterday.
I woke up early this morning.
Sam played basketball when he was at university.

We make the negative with didn't and the infinitive verb.

My parents didn't call me yesterday.
I didn't wake up early this morning.

We make the question form with did and then the subject and infinitive verb.

Did you wake up early this morning?
Did Sam play basketball when he was at university?

Past continuous

The past continuous shows us that the action was already in progress at a certain time in the past.

What were you doing at 8 p.m. last night? I was studying.

This means that I started studying before 8 p.m. and I continued after 8 p.m.

The past continuous can also show that an activity was in progress for some time, not just for a moment.

We were cleaning the house all morning.

We make the past continuous with was or were and the - ing form of the verb.

She couldn't come to the party. She was working.
Three years ago, we were living in my home town.
I tried to give him some advice, but he wasn't listening.
What were you doing this time last year?

Past continuous and past simple

When we use these two tenses together, it shows us that the past simple action happened in the middle of the past continuous action, while it was in progress.

While I was studying, I suddenly felt sleepy.

We often use these tenses to show an action interrupting another action.

I broke my leg when I was skiing.
As I was going to work, I saw an old friend.
We were watching television when the power went off.

Can you see a difference in the meaning of these two sentences?

When the guests arrived, Jane was cooking dinner.
When the guests arrived, Jane cooked dinner.

In the first one, Jane started cooking dinner before the guests arrived. We know that because it uses the past continuous. In the second sentence, the guests arrived first and then Jane started cooking.

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Grammar test 2

Past continuous and past simple: Grammar test 2

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Look at these examples to see how the past perfect is used.

He couldn't make a sandwich because he'd forgotten to buy bread.
The hotel was full, so I was glad that we'd booked in advance.
My new job wasn't exactly what I'd expected.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

Time up to a point in the past

We use the past perfect simple ( had + past participle) to talk about time up to a certain point in the past.

She'd published her first poem by the time she was eight.
We'd finished all the water before we were halfway up the mountain.
Had the parcel arrived when you called yesterday?

Past perfect for the earlier of two past actions

We can use the past perfect to show the order of two past events. The past perfect shows the earlier action and the past simple shows the later action.

When the police arrived, the thief had escaped.

It doesn't matter in which order we say the two events. The following sentence has the same meaning.

The thief had escaped when the police arrived.

Note that if there's only a single event, we don't use the past perfect, even if it happened a long time ago.

The Romans spoke Latin. (NOT The Romans had spoken Latin.)

Past perfect after before

We can also use before + past perfectto show that an action was not done or was incomplete when the past simple action happened.

They left before I'd spoken to them.
Sadly, the author died before he'd finished the series.

Adverbs

We often use the adverbs already (= 'before the specified time'), still (= as previously), just (= 'a very short time before the specified time'), ever (= 'at any time before the specified time') or never (= 'at no time before the specified time') with the past perfect.

I called his office but he'd already left.
It still hadn't rained at the beginning of May.
I went to visit her when she'd just moved to Berlin.
It was the most beautiful photo I'd ever seen.
Had you ever visited London when you moved there?
I'd never met anyone from California before I met Jim.

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Look at these examples to see how comparisons can be modified.

He's much shorter than his brother.
Good-quality socks are almost as important as your running shoes.
Our hotel room was exactly the same as the photos showed.

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Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

There are several different ways to compare things in English. We can also modify comparisons to show big or small differences.

Comparing

We can use comparative adjectives to compare different things.

Max is taller than Judy.
You're more patient than I am.
His first book is less interesting than his second.

We can use as ... as with an adjective to say that two things are the same, or not as ... as to say that one thing is less than another.

Her hair is as long as mine.
It's not as sunny as yesterday.

We can also use expressions like different from, similar to and the same as.

England is different from the United Kingdom.
His car is similar to mine.
The results from the first test are the same as the results from the second.

Showing big differences

We can use much, so much, a lot, even or far with comparative adjectives.

Sales in July were a lot higher than sales in June.
He was far less experienced than the other applicant.

We can use nowhere near with as ... as.

The interview was nowhere near as difficult as the written exam.

We can use very, really, completely or totally with different from.

They may be twins, but they're completely different from each other.

Showing small differences

We can use slightly, a little, a bit, a little bit or not much with comparative adjectives.

The number of registrations has been slightly lower than we expected.
Houses in my city are not much more expensive than flats.

She's almost as old as I am.
The figures for May are more or less the same as the figures for June.

We can use very or really with similar to.

My son looks really similar to my father when he was that age.

Showing there is no difference

We can use exactly the same as or just as ... as to emphasise that there is no difference.

My grandma's cakes still taste exactly the same as when I was a child!
A new phone can be just as expensive as a new computer these days.

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I have a lot of work

Last week + preterit

Last we skied in the Alps

my partner

there wasn't a lot of snow

How long did you stay in the Alps

From ... to ...

We drove 8 hours from Mm to Chamonix

across = à travers

Because I was working, we left at 6pm and we made a stop, we slept at the hotel and then got back on the road

on the way back = sur le chemin du retour

How old are your children ?

headphones

she listened to music

They read ("red" in the past)

I am very proud

to notice

= remarquer

I am very familiar with this vocabulary

capable / able to

to answer = répondre

to schedule / to plan

I have a very busy schedule

I would like to schedule an appointment

the last session

strangers

= inconnus

TO HAVE GOT

I don't have any coffee at home

I haven't got any coffee at home

at ease / comfortable

I am encouraging him to speak and work on his english

Tv shows

the subtitles

stomach ache (ch -> K)

chemistry - chemicals - chemist

songs = chansons

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Some et Any indiquent une certaine quantité ou une quantité indéfinie. En français, on les traduirait par " du " " des" , " " ...

Les deux ( some et any) veulent dire la même chose. Ils ont la même signification. Seulement, pour résumer, on emploie :

Some : à la forme affirmative (ou en tout cas quand le nom a une existence réelle, cf plus bas).

Any : à la forme interrogative ou négative (c'est-à-dire dans les questions ou les phrases de refus-négation).

Utilisation de some - any :

Exemples :

Is there any water ? Y a-t-il de l'eau ?

I don't have any water. Je n'ai pas d'eau.

Do you have any money ? As-tu de l'argent ?

Yes, I have some money. Oui j'ai de l'argent.

Do you want some money ? Veux-tu de l'argent ?

Ici c'est une question, mais l'argent existe, donc on emploie SOME et pas ANY.

En fait, quand le nom a une existence réelle, on emploie some. (la plupart du temps, c'est donc dans les phrases affirmatives, mais ça peut aussi être dans une question : Do you want some water ? Ici, l'eau (water) existe bien, donc on emploie some).
Quand le nom n'a pas (ou peut-être pas) d'existence réelle, on emploie any.
NO = Not + any.

Exemple : I don't have any money = I have No money. Je n'ai pas d'argent.

I don't want anything = I want nothing. Je ne veux rien.

On remarque que quand on utilise NO,le reste de la phrase est à la forme affirmative. Ce n'est pas la peine de mettre don't si on dit NO.

Les composés de some - any :

Somebody, someone - anybody, anyone : Quelqu'un.

Something - anything : Quelque chose.

Somewhere - anywhere : Quelque part.
Exemples :
Did you forget anything ? As-tu oublié quelque chose ?

Yes, I forgot something ! Oui, j'ai oublié quelque chose !
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Exercices sur ce thème :
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=> Les composés de some, any, no

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From 4 to 5 years old

you switch groups all the time

She knows what she has to do

to feel guilty

I felt guilty

guilty = coupable

I want to be a cashier

It's okay to have doubts

to do it all over again

The school is 5min away from her house

middle school = collège

You will keep in touch

How long have you been working together ?

I have been working in the school for 7 years

PAST PERFECT - HAD + PP

I did CM1 for 5 years and I had done grande section before that.

I'd done this before

on + day

on Saturday

on the 8th of january

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Look at these examples to see how the present perfect simple and continuous are used.

We've painted the bathroom.
She's been training for a half-marathon.
I've had three coffees already today!
They've been waiting for hours.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Grammar test 1

Grammar B1-B2: Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous: 1

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Grammar explanation

We use both the present perfect simple ( have or has + past participle) and the present perfect continuous ( have or has + been + -ing form) to talk about past actions or states which are still connected to the present.

Focusing on result or activity

The present perfect simple usually focuses on the result of the activity in some way, and the present perfect continuous usually focuses on the activity itself in some way.

Ongoing states and actions

We often use for, since and how long with the present perfect simple to talk about ongoing states.

How long have you known each other?
We've known each other since we were at school.

We often use for, since and how long with the present perfect continuous to talk about ongoing single or repeated actions.

How long have they been playing tennis?
They've been playing tennis for an hour.
They've been playing tennis every Sunday for years.

Sometimes the present perfect continuous can emphasise that a situation is temporary.

I usually go to the gym on the High Street, but it's closed for repairs at the moment so I've been going to the one in the shopping centre.

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Grammar test 2

Grammar B1-B2: Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous: 2

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Look at these examples to see how the past perfect is used.

He couldn't make a sandwich because he'd forgotten to buy bread.
The hotel was full, so I was glad that we'd booked in advance.
My new job wasn't exactly what I'd expected.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

Time up to a point in the past

We use the past perfect simple ( had + past participle) to talk about time up to a certain point in the past.

She'd published her first poem by the time she was eight.
We'd finished all the water before we were halfway up the mountain.
Had the parcel arrived when you called yesterday?

Past perfect for the earlier of two past actions

We can use the past perfect to show the order of two past events. The past perfect shows the earlier action and the past simple shows the later action.

When the police arrived, the thief had escaped.

It doesn't matter in which order we say the two events. The following sentence has the same meaning.

The thief had escaped when the police arrived.

Note that if there's only a single event, we don't use the past perfect, even if it happened a long time ago.

The Romans spoke Latin. (NOT The Romans had spoken Latin.)

Past perfect after before

We can also use before + past perfectto show that an action was not done or was incomplete when the past simple action happened.

They left before I'd spoken to them.
Sadly, the author died before he'd finished the series.

Adverbs

We often use the adverbs already (= 'before the specified time'), still (= as previously), just (= 'a very short time before the specified time'), ever (= 'at any time before the specified time') or never (= 'at no time before the specified time') with the past perfect.

I called his office but he'd already left.
It still hadn't rained at the beginning of May.
I went to visit her when she'd just moved to Berlin.
It was the most beautiful photo I'd ever seen.
Had you ever visited London when you moved there?
I'd never met anyone from California before I met Jim.

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How is your day going ?

a sore throat

sore = endolori

my muscles are sore

a pet name

honey is a pet name = chéri

honey / darling

Honey is the best remedy for a sore throat

to be self-conscious

a daycare

= la crèche

well-known

popular

be going to

be -v- ing

hiking

= faire de la randonnée

to go on a hike

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to correct

a mark / grade

= une nother

we have a meeting

we harmonize

a contest

once more / again

It's your second year

the written part/exam

the oral exam

autonomous

younger

memory = un souvenir

to succeed

It became a family project

You've set a very good example of hard work

to step out of your comfort zone

to challenge myself

retirement = la retraite

to be retired = être retraité

She is 35years old

How old were you when you had her ?

I was 23 years old

happiness = le bonheur

Vanuatu

It's an island

It's much closer

When was the last time you saw them ?

They came to visit last summer

that is a very selfless reaction

selfish

= être égoiste

selfless = altruiste

Sometimes I read books to my granddaughter

to keep in touch

to be sad = être triste

I am turning 24 years old in April

They are very close

= très proches

I was older

= j'étais plus âgée

I was more relaxed

It's very inspiring

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It seems like they are 30 years ahead of us

the Tall Poppy syndrome

Relationships = relations

I was very touched and moved

the height = la hauteur

high = haut

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have to = devoir

I will have to go by car

We're going on holidays with my husband

to plan

Everything is already planned

I can't change my plans

Can you get a refund ?

It's not working

to go on strike

= être en grève / faire la grève

no spoilers

It was wanted by the teachers

Not a touristic place

Are they working ? Do they have a job ?

They come to visit one or two times a year

to be shy = être timide

She is very busy !

the landscapes

= les paysages

to be careful

= prudent

I am a little afraid/scared

The ocean is way too cold for me I am used to that

The sea attracts me

When I was 5 or 6

I wanted to swim

It was your first time swimming freely

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the playground

nap time

to nap = faire la sieste

a day trip

the general atmosphere

life-work balance

very strong bonds

We bonded over our studies... jobs...

life or death situation

I passed the teacher exam on the first go

disconnected from

spoiled kids

= enfants gâtés

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the longest time

To be grounded

= être puni

in a rush

to be in a rush = être pressé

He does/plays basketball and judoka

They go fishing

to redecorate

the hallway

= l'entrée

We built the house

One room at a time

m property

seasonal work

He works part time

to work full time

Very different lifestyles

He's looking for another job

illness / disease

= maladie

to make money

to earn money

to last = durer

I don't know if it will last

back pain

to invest

the retirement

to plan on doing something

= je ne compte pas faire qqch

I don't count on my retirement

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a runny nose

a sinus infection

a goal

that's a fantastic reward

it's entertaining

over-stimulating

rarely

luxury cats

You can tolerate salmon

oysters

The world is your oyster

killing two birds with one stone

the apple doesn't fall far from the tree

back and forth

= va et viens

a café = a place where you drink coffee

cheap

= pas cher

fiancé

déjà-vu

She has this "je ne sais quoi"

they cross paths

the path = the way = le chemin

keep

3 course meals

starters

wardrobe / closet

a schedule = un planning

live - live

to live = vivre

to leave

= partir / quitter

Leave the room = i long

I live in France = i court

to think and to sink

th sound

think - thank - three - through

this - that - these - those

rock n' roll

h sound

to hit someone

to heat a plate

to eat a plate

I ate a banana

I hate bananas

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Until 5pm

It's impossible to focus

college = university

middle school = le collège

high school = lycée

I am a middle school teacher

to afford living there

NYC is not an affordable city

It's much more expensive

They are old enough to remember the trip

My wife doesn't like the crowd

This place is crowded

renewed

= renouvelé

medecine

huge career change / shift

be careful / mindful

a grade

grades = des notes

the 6th grade = 6eme

frenchmen year

freshmen

year

3eme

sophomore year = 2nd

junior year = 1ere

senior year

= terminale

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to guess = deviner

after starting the game

a foreigner

When we arrived

got out of the train

they shook hands

to shake hands

to shake = secouer

a handshake

it's bittersweet

bitter = amer

sweet = doux / sucré

psy = p silent

reassuring

team spirit

= esprit d'équipe

physical touch

emotional intelligence skills

they knew what to expect

He was supposed to go

to Israel

a life-changing experience

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