Here is a useful reference with examples.
Remember you BORROW FROM someone TO yourslf. I borrowed his (from him) pencil to use (to me).
Remember you LOAN TO someone FROM yourself. I loaned him (to him) my pen (from me).
Normally you are expected to return the item in a reasonable time.
17 October 2011
09 September 2011
14 July 2011
Verbs - Conjugations
Here is a link that seems to provide a complete conjugation of many many English verbs.
It's called VerbtoVerb
It's called VerbtoVerb
10 July 2011
Dictionay Update
I added a link for Internet/Computer abbreviations in the Dictionary Table.
I did this because I was stumped by 'BTW' = by the way
and 'OTOH' = on the other hand.
If you need help with these types of ubiquitous abbreviations, you now have the link.
I did this because I was stumped by 'BTW' = by the way
and 'OTOH' = on the other hand.
If you need help with these types of ubiquitous abbreviations, you now have the link.
21 May 2011
Friendship
-- Which to use in English ???
Friend, Guy, Gal, Bud, Buddy, Dude, Pal, Pardner, Bloke or Mate ???
Hey! Similar to Hi!
Hey - How are you doing ? == Hi - How are you doing ?
Hey you! You just dropped something. -- Used to get someone's attention, when you don't know their name.
Hey Bud! This is a common friendly greeting. == bud US fam amigo
Hey Buddy! == Hey Bud! == buddy / ˈbʌdi/ sustantivo (pl buddies) (AmE colloq) amigo m, compinche m (fam), cuate m (Méx fam);
Hey Friend! is less commonly used. friend (close acquaintance) amigo,
But commonly used during introducions: I'd like to introduce you to my friend Angela.
Hey My friend! == Hey My Bud to a very good friend.
Hey Best Friend == Hey Good Buddy to a very good friend.
Hey Dude! What's up Dude? dude /duːd / || /djuːd/ sustantivo (AmE sl) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam)
Hey Cool Dude! You look really great today! -- A nice double compliment.
--- When referring to someone else:
Who was that dude I saw you with last night?
Oh, some important dude from Miami. He turned out to be a real dud. == dud (persona) inútil
When talking about others:
Do you see that guy (person) standing over there on the corner? == guy (man) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam), chavo m (Méx fam);
Those guys (people) seem to be be in a hurry to go somewhere important. == guys pl (people) (AmE) gente f;
He's really a good guy. They are really a bunch of good guys.
OK guys, (mixed male and female) Come on, let's get going now.
For explicitely female use 'gal'. == gal /ɡæl/ sustantivo (colloq) chica f, muchacha f
She's a very beautiful gal.
The class is open to both gals and guys.
Pal == /pæl/ sustantivo (friend) (colloq) amigo m, compinche m (fam), cuate m (Méx fam);
You're a real pal! ¡eso es un amigo verdadero!
Hey Pal! How are you doing ? pal (as form of address) compadre or (Esp) tío or (Méx) cuate
Hey Guy! How are you doing ? My opionion. These two are less commonly used.
Pardner == noun U.S. Dialect . 1. (in direct address) friend. 2. partner.
Howdy Pardner! (This has a distinctly Western/Cowboy sound to it.)
Bloke == /bləʊk/ sustantivo (BrE colloq) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam)
==bloke –noun Chiefly British Informal. man; fellow; guy.
He's a bloody nice bloke, don't you think, old chap ?
Mate is different because of the prefered meaning in the USA (2c) and the British/Australian/New Zealand meaning (3) in WordRef.
So, in American English, my mate is my spouse. In British English, 'me mate' is my friend. And the pronounciation is different too: Br sounds to my Anerican ears like 'me might'
What does Google Ngram have to say about the frequency of use ? It look like 'bud' is the winner.
My personal favorite? Budito.
Friend, Guy, Gal, Bud, Buddy, Dude, Pal, Pardner, Bloke or Mate ???
Hey! Similar to Hi!
Hey - How are you doing ? == Hi - How are you doing ?
Hey you! You just dropped something. -- Used to get someone's attention, when you don't know their name.
Hey Bud! This is a common friendly greeting. == bud US fam amigo
Hey Buddy! == Hey Bud! == buddy / ˈbʌdi/ sustantivo (pl buddies) (AmE colloq) amigo m, compinche m (fam), cuate m (Méx fam);
Hey Friend! is less commonly used. friend (close acquaintance) amigo,
But commonly used during introducions: I'd like to introduce you to my friend Angela.
Hey My friend! == Hey My Bud to a very good friend.
Hey Best Friend == Hey Good Buddy to a very good friend.
Hey Dude! What's up Dude? dude /duːd / || /djuːd/ sustantivo (AmE sl) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam)
Hey Cool Dude! You look really great today! -- A nice double compliment.
--- When referring to someone else:
Who was that dude I saw you with last night?
Oh, some important dude from Miami. He turned out to be a real dud. == dud (persona) inútil
When talking about others:
Do you see that guy (person) standing over there on the corner? == guy (man) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam), chavo m (Méx fam);
Those guys (people) seem to be be in a hurry to go somewhere important. == guys pl (people) (AmE) gente f;
He's really a good guy. They are really a bunch of good guys.
OK guys, (mixed male and female) Come on, let's get going now.
For explicitely female use 'gal'. == gal /ɡæl/ sustantivo (colloq) chica f, muchacha f
She's a very beautiful gal.
The class is open to both gals and guys.
Pal == /pæl/ sustantivo (friend) (colloq) amigo m, compinche m (fam), cuate m (Méx fam);
You're a real pal! ¡eso es un amigo verdadero!
Hey Pal! How are you doing ? pal (as form of address) compadre or (Esp) tío or (Méx) cuate
Hey Guy! How are you doing ? My opionion. These two are less commonly used.
Pardner == noun U.S. Dialect . 1. (in direct address) friend. 2. partner.
Howdy Pardner! (This has a distinctly Western/Cowboy sound to it.)
Bloke == /bləʊk/ sustantivo (BrE colloq) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam)
==bloke –noun Chiefly British Informal. man; fellow; guy.
He's a bloody nice bloke, don't you think, old chap ?
Mate is different because of the prefered meaning in the USA (2c) and the British/Australian/New Zealand meaning (3) in WordRef.
So, in American English, my mate is my spouse. In British English, 'me mate' is my friend. And the pronounciation is different too: Br sounds to my Anerican ears like 'me might'
What does Google Ngram have to say about the frequency of use ? It look like 'bud' is the winner.
My personal favorite? Budito.
20 May 2011
09 May 2011
Verbs - TO TAKE and some common uses
How many times can you use the verb 'TO TAKE' when describing your daily activities?
Please take the time to let me know if I have overlooked any good examples.
For now take some time and take a look at these common examples below, take note, and then take a chance and use them today.
REF: http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=take
It's morning. The alarm clock sounds, and I open my eyes a little and take a peek at it. Yes it is indeed time to get up. So I open my eyes wide open, and take a look around the room. I have plenty of time, so I will take my time (not rush) in getting ready.
I think I should take the opportunity to use the bathroom now while it is not occupied (is empty).
I take a pee ( piss is more vulgar).
Somedays I take a poop (crap and shit are more vulgar).
I guess I should take a moment to open the window for some fresh air.
And then I take a shower, since it is quicker than taking a bath.
Let's see, how shall I get to work today? I could take the bus to the office, but today my wife is taking the day off work, so that means I have to take (to drive) our son to his school.
At work, we take a coffee break about 10 am, and then we take a longer break for lunch at noon.
All day long I am very busy taking important telephone calls (answering). I always take calls from my wife immediately.
Sometimes I get tired and I would like to take a rest or take a nap, but I have to keep on working.
While I am working hard, my wife will take advantage of her free day, and take our younger daughter to the beach. I hope she takes some photos of their excursion and takes care / takes precaution not to get too sunburned.
In the evening I can take the short way home, since my wife will pick up our son at school. It usually only takes me about 30 minutes to drive home from work.
My wife will cook a nice dinner. Otherwise I would stop for some take out food, maybe Chineese food.
Perhaps after dinner tonight we will all play a board game. We will each take a turn rolling the dice. Our daughter always quickly covers hers, and asks us to take a guess at what number she got. I always take a chance, but my guess is not usually right.
Or some evenings we take advantage of the good weather and we all take a walk (go for a walk) to the park after dinner.
If you have read this far, congratulations. Now take a deep breath and relax!
Please take the time to let me know if I have overlooked any good examples.
For now take some time and take a look at these common examples below, take note, and then take a chance and use them today.
REF: http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=take
It's morning. The alarm clock sounds, and I open my eyes a little and take a peek at it. Yes it is indeed time to get up. So I open my eyes wide open, and take a look around the room. I have plenty of time, so I will take my time (not rush) in getting ready.
I think I should take the opportunity to use the bathroom now while it is not occupied (is empty).
I take a pee ( piss is more vulgar).
Somedays I take a poop (crap and shit are more vulgar).
I guess I should take a moment to open the window for some fresh air.
And then I take a shower, since it is quicker than taking a bath.
Let's see, how shall I get to work today? I could take the bus to the office, but today my wife is taking the day off work, so that means I have to take (to drive) our son to his school.
At work, we take a coffee break about 10 am, and then we take a longer break for lunch at noon.
All day long I am very busy taking important telephone calls (answering). I always take calls from my wife immediately.
Sometimes I get tired and I would like to take a rest or take a nap, but I have to keep on working.
While I am working hard, my wife will take advantage of her free day, and take our younger daughter to the beach. I hope she takes some photos of their excursion and takes care / takes precaution not to get too sunburned.
In the evening I can take the short way home, since my wife will pick up our son at school. It usually only takes me about 30 minutes to drive home from work.
My wife will cook a nice dinner. Otherwise I would stop for some take out food, maybe Chineese food.
Perhaps after dinner tonight we will all play a board game. We will each take a turn rolling the dice. Our daughter always quickly covers hers, and asks us to take a guess at what number she got. I always take a chance, but my guess is not usually right.
Or some evenings we take advantage of the good weather and we all take a walk (go for a walk) to the park after dinner.
If you have read this far, congratulations. Now take a deep breath and relax!
04 April 2011
gonna gotta gotcha wanna dunno
Here is an excellent link for these expressions: BBC
And here are some of my examples ------------------------
What are you going to do tonight ? == WATCHA GONNA do tonight ?
I don't know. == DUNNO.
What do you want to do ?? == What do you WANNA do ?
I was going to go to a movie. == I was GONNA go to a movie.
Which one ?
I don't know. == I DUNNO.
Well you have to decide. == Well you GOTTA decide on one.
How about "Source Code"?
Great. I agree. == GOTCHA!
And here are some of my examples ------------------------
What are you going to do tonight ? == WATCHA GONNA do tonight ?
I don't know. == DUNNO.
What do you want to do ?? == What do you WANNA do ?
I was going to go to a movie. == I was GONNA go to a movie.
Which one ?
I don't know. == I DUNNO.
Well you have to decide. == Well you GOTTA decide on one.
How about "Source Code"?
Great. I agree. == GOTCHA!
22 March 2011
16 March 2011
12 March 2011
Links - BBC & Google Ngram
Here are some perhaps useful links:
1 - BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
2 - Google's Ngram Viewer
Hint: You can use this to select which word might be a better choice to use.
1 - BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
2 - Google's Ngram Viewer
Hint: You can use this to select which word might be a better choice to use.
10 March 2011
Pronounciation
Some words are difficult to say --- the 'RL' sound.
WORLD PEACE, said one bumper sticker.
WHIRLED PEAS, said another bumper sticker.
Is there a difference in pronounciation in the two phrases above? Yes, but very slight.
The GIRL CURLED UP on the couch to take a nap.
The boy HURLED the ball against the wall.
WORLD PEACE, said one bumper sticker.
WHIRLED PEAS, said another bumper sticker.
Is there a difference in pronounciation in the two phrases above? Yes, but very slight.
The GIRL CURLED UP on the couch to take a nap.
The boy HURLED the ball against the wall.
05 March 2011
Dictionaries
| Dictionary Links | Language Translations |
Internet/Computer Slang (Some TECH SLANG) | American Slang ---> English |
Urban Dictionary (Some SLANG) | American Slang ---> English |
Language Realm (Some more SLANG) | American Slang ---> English |
Word Reference | English <---> Spanish |
SpanishDict | English <---> Spanish |
Dictionary.com --- Dictionary and Thesaraus | English <---> English |
Marrian-Webster --- Dictionary and Thesaraus | English <---> English NOTE "rhymes with" below the definition |
Cambridge Dictionary & more | British English <---> English |
The 'ED' ending
Rule #1 -- The / ID / sound
For verbs ending in 'D' or 'T', the final -ed is pronounced like 'ID' as in the final two letters of 'DID'.
Note 1 - The final 'e' is pronounced as part of the 'ID' ending.
Note 2 - The final 'id' sound adds another syllable to the end of the word.
For verbs ending in 'D' or 'T', the final -ed is pronounced like 'ID' as in the final two letters of 'DID'.
Note 1 - The final 'e' is pronounced as part of the 'ID' ending.
Note 2 - The final 'id' sound adds another syllable to the end of the word.
| Ending Sound | Verb | Past Form | Pronounciation (Two sylable) | Spanish Definition |
d | to add | added | add/id/ | WordRef |
d | to end | ended | end/id/ | WordRef |
d | to grade | graded | grade/id/ | WordRef |
d | to need | needed | need/id/ | WordRef |
t | to act | acted | act/id/ | WordRef |
t | to date | dated | date/id/ | WordRef |
t | to exit | exited | exit/id/ | WordRef |
t | to hate | hated | hate/id/ | WordRef |
t | to object | objected | object/id/ | WordRef |
t | to seat | seated | seat/id/ | WordRef |
t | to taste | tasted | taste/id/ | WordRef |
t | to want | wanted | want/id/ | WordRef |
| Ending Sound | Verb | Past Form | Pronounciation (Three or Four sylable) | Spanish Definition |
d | to decide | decided | de-ci-/DID/ | WordRef |
d | to include | included | in-clu-/DID/ | WordRef |
t | to excite | excited | ex-ci-/TID/ | WordRef |
't' | to associate | associated | as-so-cia-/TID | WordRef |
T | to dedicate | dedicated | de-di-ca-/TID/ | WordRef |
't' | to escalate | escalated | es-ca-la-/TID | WordRef |
't' | to saciate | saciateed | sa-ci-a-/TID | WordRef |
04 March 2011
The 'ED' ending
Rule #2 -- The / D / sound
Note 1 - After voiced sounds such as b, g, l, m, n, r, v, z, and ng --- the final -ed is pronounced like 'D' as in the word good.
Note 2 - After all vowel sounds --- the final -ed is pronounced like 'D' as in the word good.
Note 1 - After voiced sounds such as b, g, l, m, n, r, v, z, and ng --- the final -ed is pronounced like 'D' as in the word good.
Note 2 - After all vowel sounds --- the final -ed is pronounced like 'D' as in the word good.
| Ending Consonant Sound | Verb | Past Form | Pronounciation NO added syllable | Spanish Definition |
| b | to grab | grabbed | grab/D | WordRef |
g | to beg | begged | beg/D | WordRef |
g | to hug | hugged | hug/D | WordRef |
l | to peel | peeled | peel/D | WordRef |
m | to dream | dreamed | dream/D | WordRef |
m | to resume | resumed | resume/D | WordRef |
n | to clean | cleaned | clean/D | WordRef |
n | to sign | signed | sign/D | WordRef |
v | to save | saved | save/D | WordRef |
'ng' | to bang | banged | bang/D | WordRef |
'azh' | to massage | massaged | massage/D | WordRef |
'age' | to rage | raged | rage/D | WordRef |
'zz' | to ooze | oozed | ooze/D | WordRef |
'zz' | to please | pleased | please/D | WordRef |
| Ending Vowel Sound | Verb | Past Form | Pronounciation NO added syllable | Spanish Definition |
'ow' | to allowed | allowed | allow/D | WordRef |
'ee' | to free | freed | free/D | WordRef |
'ee' | to ski | skied | ski/D | WordRef |
'i' | to live | lived | live/D | WordRef |
'I' | to lie | lied | lie/D | WordRef |
'I' | to try | tried | try/D | WordRef |
'A' | to lay | laid | lay/D | WordRef |
'A' | to play | played | play/D | WordRef |
'A' | to stay | stayed | stay/D | WordRef |
The 'ED' ending
Rule #3 -- The / T / sound
Note 1 - After unvoiced sounds such as f, k, p, s, and ch, sh, tch and xs -- the final -ed is pronounced like 'T' as in the word cat.
Note 1 - After unvoiced sounds such as f, k, p, s, and ch, sh, tch and xs -- the final -ed is pronounced like 'T' as in the word cat.
| Ending Sound | Verb | Past Form | Pronounciation (One sylable) | Spanish Definition |
f | to laugh | laughed | laugh/t/ | WordRef |
| f | to stuff | stuffed | stuff/t/ | WordRef |
k | to like | liked | like/t/ | WordRef |
k | to look | looked | look/t/ | WordRef |
k | to pick | picked | pick/t/ | WordRef |
k | to walk | walked | walk/t/ | WordRef |
p | to help | helped | help/t/ | WordRef |
p | to hope | hoped | hope/t/ | WordRef |
p | to shop | shopped | shop/t/ | WordRef |
s | to dice | diced | dice/t/ | WordRef |
s | to kiss | kissed | kiss/t/ | WordRef |
s | to miss | missed | miss/t/ | WordRef |
ch | to crunch | crunched | crunch/t/ | WordRef |
ch | to march | marched | march/t/ | WordRef |
sh | to finish | finished | finish/t/ | WordRef |
sh | to fish | fished | fish/t/ | WordRef |
sh | to wash | washed | wash/t/ | WordRef |
sh | to wish | wished | wish/t/ | WordRef |
tch | to march | marched | march/t/ | WordRef |
tch | to watch | watched | watch/t/ | WordRef |
x | to fax | faxed | fax/t/ | WordRef |
x | to fix | fixed | fix/t/ | WordRef |
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