According to the Cambridge dictionary a ‘Pastor’ in the UK is pronounced the same as ‘Pasta’ in the US! UKUS Word UK Pronunciation US Pronunciation Pastor par-stuh /ˈpɑː.stə/ pas-ter /ˈpæs.tɚ/ Pasta pas-tuh /ˈpæs.tə/ par-stuh /ˈpɑːstə/ Context is an integral part of language, so there shouldn’t be too many issues. Remember, don’t shout out ‘pasta!’ at...
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Generally applied to any "customers, people, bodies" occupying space (usually, seats or beds), who must be entertained, accommodated, fed, etc.
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Heard by students from a teacher’s perspective With the fast pace of Singapore life, school is no different. How can students quickly and efficiently communicate with teachers in the classroom? These 6 examples are short and straight to the point: (but some are grammatically incorrect). 1. Can go (to the) toilet? There are a few problems with...
I use the dynamic tripod, how about you? The correct pen/pencil grip enables students to produce handwriting at a speed necessary when the written work load increases. The most satisfactory grips or holds are shown above. Below are a few other types: How do you hold your pen or pencil? CONCLUSION. Pencil...
This was spotted today at our local coffee shop. Premises is used for a single house or location, and premise is used as a term in logic, meaning something assumed or taken as a given. Premise is not the singular form of premises. Many English words look or sound alike but have very different meanings,...
There are many British words which are different to American words. For example: A lorry is a slimmer truck. A lift is an elevator. A fortnight is two weeks. A chemist is a person who works in a drugstore. A dual carriageway is a freeway. Here’s a list of various British words and expressions together...
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