I was asked what the difference was between solve and resolve. Do you solve or resolve the question 34 x 65=? There is only one correct answer, so you solve it. In XYZ CO., Tim is always late for work for various reasons. There is more than one correct way to fix the problem, so… Continue reading Solve or Resolve?
Author: HKKS Education
Ken, the author of these posts, has been an Educator for 20 odd years teaching in Canada as well as 13 years in Japan and a short stint in India. He has an M.Ed. in distance education and is always staying current by teaching university courses, helping instructors design their blended and online courses and taking courses. He has just received his Blackboard Certified Specialist in Digital Teaching and two other Blackboard certificates. Keep on learnin'!
Verb / Subject agreement, aaaugh!
One common error when trying to get your verb / subject agreement right is when using singular/plural and countable/uncountable nouns, such as in the following example. The Government (uncountable) doesn’t / don’t mind deficits. But, (always a “but”), a team is made up of many players (and has an S) so it is plural: The… Continue reading Verb / Subject agreement, aaaugh!
What words go together (idioms & phrasal verbs)?
Various multi-word verb formations (things to keep in mind when learning new vocabulary and to better understand what I am referring to when using these words): (idioms): to sink money into something = to waste money (you never actually sink money – that’s an idiom and hard to remember) (phrasal verbs) to throw away money… Continue reading What words go together (idioms & phrasal verbs)?
Know How, but Don’t Know What to Say?
Learning English teaches you how to express yourself and communicate, but don't forget to work on the what you want to say. There were a few IELTS candidates who were very good, but couldn't speak for even two minutes about a topic. Overconfidence is one problem that face native speakers in IELTS, but for non-native speakers,it is necessary to build… Continue reading Know How, but Don’t Know What to Say?
Public Speaking/Writing – Know Your Audience
Whenever you speak publicly or do any writing you must always fully understand who your audience is. You must fully understand both the reason for them to listen or read what you have to say and their level of knowledge. Donald Trump did just that but is getting criticized in the media. I am not… Continue reading Public Speaking/Writing – Know Your Audience
