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Advise/recommend/suggest – common mistakes in English

In this lesson I address three verbs that often cause confusion: advise, recommend, and suggest. We explore the differences in meaning, usage, and grammar. Level: high intermediate.

TEACHERS: Related teaching ideas are available on my WordPress blog:
http://englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2010/09/07/out-with-the-old-and-in-w...

Как начать фразу, когда вам нужно выразить своё мнение

Привет всем. Я хочу коснуться ситуации, когда вам необходимо выразить свое собственное мнение. Это будет полезно многим, так как частенько слышу в вашей речи одну и ту же ошибку. Если я спрашиваю о ваших идеях, мнении или просто прошу привести пример из личного опыта, то частенько слышу фразу: «What about my experience in this area I’m not knowledgeable or knowledgeable” Фраза “what about something/someone” звучит коряво по-английски, носители языка уж точно так никогда не говорят. Для того, чтобы объяснить свою точку зрения по какому-либо вопросу, начните с фразы: In terms of this issue – говоря об этом случае If you ask my opinion – если вы спрашиваете о моем мнении If we talk about this problem – если говорить об этой проблеме Это более подходящие вводные фразы в таких ситуациях. Помните об этом и лучше используйте правильные фразы вместо: what about my experience

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Anna's reflections and archive: MentorMob for Exam-takers

Anna's reflections and archive: MentorMob for Exam-takers: In my previous posts I have talked about MentorMob . I also embedded two playlists which were to show how useful it may be to have tutorials...

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EXCHANGES FOR UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY STUDENTS

"Close your eyes and jump, all initial doubts and fears fade into insignificance, overwhelmed by new experiences, new thoughts, new friends and new worlds."
Georgos S.P, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law - University of Cyprus.

The University of Sydney desires to offer all of its students a rich and comprehensive experience of university life. For over 25 years, the University has offered students the opportunity to study part of their degree overseas through the University of Sydney's International Exchange Program.

Through these experiences students not only enrich their degrees with international perspectives, but also gain a broader view of the world and of Australia. They also learn new life skills and grow personally. Many have found improved career prospects, because they now stand out from the crowd. And all of this while travelling and exploring the world.

With almost 260 exchange partners in 30 countries, there is sure to be a program that will suit your academic and personal interests.

This website provides you with basic information about the program, however, if you wish to find out more, you should attend a weekly Exchange Information Session held during semester. 

You may also be interested in reviewing the Australian Government's Study Overseas website promoting the experience of studying overseas.

You can also seek further inspiration by reading about the adventures of a few of our exchange students on the Sydney Life blogs. 

Exchange Advisers are also happy to answer your questions, after you have attended a topical information session, so feel free to email us directly. Visit us during office hours at the International Student Office (map ref.N.20) and explore our Exchange Resource Library.

The Oldest In Europe Students Exchange Programme

Zhores Alfyorov's Lecture #1

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Zhores Alfyorov's Lecture #2

Unit 4. The world of opportunities

Section 1. Away from home - Где найти информацию о Students' Exchange program? Где найти сайты организаций, занимающихся международными студенческими обменами? Где прочитать рассказы и впечатления студентов, обучающихся за границей по обмену?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_exchange_program - encyclopaedia entry about student exchange programmes
http://www.isep.org/ - the official site of ISEP (International Student Exchange Programs)
http://www.cci-exchange.com/ - information about cultural students exchange programmes
http://www.winmalee-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/h...ge/exchange.htm - stories about school exchanges told by exchange students
http://www.hjk-steinfeld.de/fachschaften/e...eft-as-friends/ - story of a school exchange
http://www.spainexchange.com/educator_info...nge_program.php - here you can find Spanish schools to exchange students with
http://www.ayusa.org/ - a list of foreign students exchange programmes you can join

Unit 4. The world of opportunities Section 1. Away from home

Где найти видеоинформацию о Students' Exchange program? Какие впечатления у студентов, обучающихся за границей по обмену?
http://edition.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/vide...change.cnn.html — this video reports on the oldest student exchange program in Europe
http://www.usyd.edu.au/current_students/st...nge/index.shtml — a video clip on Students' Exchange program at the University of Sydney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ydiTsJe6eo - a video on how the U.S. builds bridges to Africa through the African Student Exchange Program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh7eMUe7_9g - a Students' Exchange program in Australia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ERusfTUZ3Y — a funny video about how a Pakistani student goes on an Exchange Program to the USA

Unit 3 Section 3. Man-made wonders of the world?

- Где получить дополнительную видеоинформацию о Stonehenge, Панамском канале, Транссибирской магистрали, Hoover Dam, English Channel Tunnel?
http://www.bugbog.com/travel-videos/englan...enge-video.html - an informative video on the construction of Stonehenge, with links to a map, and pictures of Stonehenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6oxmxPKoSE - a short video film from NationalGeographic «Secrets of Stonehenge»
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exWO1qRWtIA - a quick look at Stonehenge and the technology behind it
http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-about-the-...-Canal-38365794 - a short video about the Panama Canal
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4...59945477124907# - Panama Canal - What is It? Learn about its history
http://www.livevideo.com/video/51478D60AAE...nama-canal.aspx - live webcam views of Panama Canal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3NIWiaW1n8 - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFcFEnZGidw...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIzk7PxhNzc...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05VSxmxWZ80...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic_WMzC0guM...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVIpDStF-ZY...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK24bD7TWEA...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zqMWtvTslQ...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtsYAZUIAjI...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 9
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrNxi1gu5V0...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqZN-Vglp2Q...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z3VA1OkHQE...feature=related - Trans Siberian Railway video journey, Part 12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7_rzojvKdE - the Hoover Dam - a video from National Geographic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7Fm2cM-1tU...feature=related - explore the Hoover Dam in one minute
http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-about-the-...Tunnel-38365730 - learn about the Channel Tunnel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGBnjM72WsA...feature=related - a short video on the English Channel Underground Tunnel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H1iOmy7urE — a video report of Saturday 19 December 2009 when four Eurostar trains stopped inside the Channel Tunnel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxEEvVw8EY&feature=fvw – a car drive through the Eurotunnel car-train in February 2008 from Calais (F) to Folkstone (UK)

Unit 3 Section 2. Progress and development

— Где найти дополнительную видеоинформацию об истории техники и изобретений? Какие изобретения за всю историю человечества стали самыми известными? Где найти видео лучших изобретений 20-го века?
Как меняется планета Земля вследствие воздействия на неё человека? Как проходит церемония вручения Kyoto Prize?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOo92Vu9PZo - this video describes the evolution in the technology of washing machines, irons and stoves and its effect on the work of women in the house
http://www.vidoemo.com/yvideo.php?history-...E0tcWuRpeVlYX1k - top 10 inventions of the 20th century
http://www.vidoemo.com/yvideo.php?i=Rmg5Sk...ons-of-all-time - top 30 inventions of all time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldiPn0ngxK0...feature=related - a musical video about human impact on the world
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=175439 - how humanity affects the environment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejc-IlBagtE - a school project on human impact on the environment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdh836gOT7E - the video clips from the 2009 Kyoto Prize Presentation Ceremony held at the Kyoto International Conference Center

IELTS- Part 1

What is parallel structure?

Parallel structure is an important element of proper writing. Words, phrases and clauses should all be parallel when linked together in a series or connected with coordinating conjunctions. Combinations and patterns of words should all agree with the subject. However, many native speakers and ESL learners are left wondering what parallel structure is, and how can this technique be used in everyday writing? Taken from http://www.grammar.net/parallel-structure

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Get Ready To Discuss English Mania

It would be easier to do with the script below. Other videos are available at http://lingualeo.ru/jungle

Let's talk about manias.Let's start with Beatle mania. Hysterical teenagers, crying, screaming, pandemonium.Sports mania. Deafening crowds. All for one idea. Get the ball in the net. Okay, religious mania. There's rapture. There's weeping. There's visions. Manias can be good. Manias can be alarming. Or manias can be deadly.

The world has a new mania. A mania for learning English. Listen as Chinese students practice their English by screaming it.

Teacher: ... change my life!

Students: I will change my life.

T: I don't want to let my parents down.

S: I don't want to let my parents down.

T: I don't ever want to let my country down.

S: I don't ever want to let my country down.

T: Most importantly ...S: Most importantly ...

T: I don't want to let myself down.

S: I don't want to let myself down.

Jay Walker: How many people are trying to learn English worldwide? Two billion of them.

Students: A t-shirt.A dress.

JW: In Latin America, in India, in Southeast Asia, and most of all in China. If you are a Chinese student you start learning English in the third grade, by law. That's why this year China will become the world's largest English speaking country. (Laughter) Why English? In a single word: Opportunity. Opportunity for a better life, a job, to be able to pay for school, or put better food on the table. Imagine a student taking a giant test for three full days. Her score on this one test literally determines her future. She studies 12 hours a dayfor three years to prepare. 25 percent of her grade is based on English. It's called the Gaokao. And 80 million high school Chinese students have already taken this grueling test. The intensity to learn English is almost unimaginable. Unless you witness it.

Teacher: Perfect!Students: Perfect!

T: Perfect! S: Perfect!

T: I want to speak perfect English.

S: I want to speak perfect English.
T: I want to speak— S: I want to speak—
T: perfect English. S: perfect English.

T: I want to change my life!

S: I want to change my life!

JW: So is English mania good or bad? Is English a tsunami, washing awayother languages? Not likely. English is the world's second language. Your native language is your life. But with English you can become part of a wider conversation. A global conversation about global problems. Like climate change or poverty. Or hunger or disease.The world has other universal languages. Mathematics is the language of science. Music is the language of emotions. And now English is becoming the language of problem solving. Not because America is pushing it. But because the world is pulling it. So English mania is a turning point. Like the harnessing of electricity in our cities, or the fall of the Berlin Wall, English represents hope for a better future. A future where the world has a common language to solve its common problems.

Thank you very much. (Applause)