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Monday, August 18, 2014
You and Me vs You and I - What's the Difference?
Many have been told that listening to English songs can help them learn English. Indeed, listening to these is a good practice; however, one should also be keen in noticing grammar mistakes on their lyrics. Some songs use very good grammar while some might have overlooked grammar rules. One of these problems is that usage of "you and I" and "you and me."
First, let us discuss what pronouns are. Pronouns are words that are used to substitute nouns in the sentences. They avoid redundancy and make the sentence much more pleasing to look at and even listen to.
Compare the two sentences:
John made a cup of coffee for Jenny. Jenny was in the living room reading Jenny’s book while John was in the kitchen making some snacks.
John made a cup of coffee for Jenny. She was in the living room reading her book while he was in the kitchen making some snacks.
With the usage of pronouns, we avoid repeating the same nouns and the sentence sounds much better and smarter.
There are different kinds of pronouns and personal pronouns are one of them. Personal pronouns are used in place of the name of the person or people we are talking about in the sentence. Personal pronouns are divided into two: subject pronouns and object pronouns
- Subject pronouns function as the subject of the sentence. I, You, He, She, It, They, and We are subject pronouns.
- Object pronouns basically function as objects in the sentence: whether it is object of the verb or object of the preposition.
In the case of "You and I" and "You and me", the former is used as the subject of the sentence while the latter is used as the object of the sentence or the object of the preposition.
Examples:
- We have been fighting for weeks for such stupid reasons. You and I need to have a serious talk.
- You and I were chosen to represent the class to the national championships.
- You and I are best friends. We have been together for many years now.
- The school chose you and me to represent in the national quiz bee championships.
- My aunt gave you and me tickets for the play. I am so excited!
- Between you and me, I think Prof. Kim needs to get some rest. He is so stressed.
Remembering this can save you from grammar errors, both in speaking and writing. Hence, think first on which to use.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
List of Useful Blogs for the IELTS Test
When some people choose a movie to watch on the weekend, they first search ratings online to check whether this particular movie is good or not. Further, some people check book reviews online to make sure that a new released book will be worth their money. Indeed, there are a lot of people who make decisions based on online reviews and even blogs.
Blogs, from the word web log, are a site where individuals can write entries known to be posts about anything under the sun. Some of these blogs are about health, entertainment, news, and just their own opinion on anything. In truth, blogs are also useful to English learners, most especially those taking the International English Language Testing System examination or the IELTS.
There are different blogs that cater to information, skill building, and practice tests for the IELTS. Here are some blogs IELTS test takers can visit in preparation for their test.
The websites hosts different posts on helping candidates understand the IELTS. Moreover, some blogs provide tips and how to get a good score for the exam. They have tips on how to be better at grammar, practice tests for the examination and a compilation of speaking questions for the test. Candidates will have a variety of readings to do in this blog.
The British Council also has a number of entries to help candidates with the test. The advice given and tips on each of the test’s section is detailed and very helpful. There are also free IELTS practice tests that candidates can take advantage of.
IDP’s site also provides basic information about the test. They also have some recommended books in which the candidate can purchase for them to practice on. They also have a practice test that can test the candidate’s English skills for no charge at all.
IELTS training and review tips are the focus on this blog. There are tips on how to avoid getting stressed before the examination. In addition, there are topics that discuss common mistakes candidates do in the IELTS test and solutions not to commit the same mistake again. Further, the blog is owned by a reputable IELTS review center so candidates can take time to browse the center’s training program for the test.
The IELTS examination should not stress the test takers. There are a lot of information, practice tests, and tips to be more familiar with the examination. Visit the blogs today and discover what the best tip in excelling the IELTS examination is.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
IELTS Schedule in Baguio 2014
With the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination being made available in Baguio City, residents now are able to take the examination right in the convenience of their city.
For many years ago, Baguio residents had to undergo a really had time to take the IELTS examination. Travelling for about five hours going to Manila and spending an ample amount of money to stay in hotels were common activities involved; not to mention the test fee that is quite expensive, travel and accommodations were additional expenses they had to experience. Fortunately, the availability of the examination not only saves money and time but also the energy of having to travel far just to take the examination.
Additionally, together with the IELTS exam, the growth of IELTS review centers in the city is undeniable. A good number of review centers have started operating to provide services for Baguio test takers brining the best review courses possible. Aside from the lectures they offer, they also help candidates review for the examination. Here are the common IELTS review test centers in Baguio City:
· CAP CONVENTION CENTER
Camp John Hay, Loakan Road, Baguio City
· COOYESAN HOTEL
Naguilian Corner Asid Road, Baguio City
· AZALEA RESIDENCES
7 Leonard Wood Loop, Baguio City
Here is the schedule of the exam for both IDP and British Council:
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| IELTS Baguio Test Schedule 2014 |
Candidates should register as early as possible for the exam in Baguio City is only done once in a month. Therefore, slots are easily reserved.
It has been mentioned earlier that IELTS review centers in Baguio City have started operating. These review centers aim to provide the highest quality of training for IELTS candidates. Composed of classroom lectures and weekly mock examinations, students’ progress is recorded and made known for them to know their strengths and weaknesses. With this great program, students are sure to be well-prepared in taking the real IELTS examination.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Company Profile: Jrooz Review Center Inc.
The English language is considered to be the second language used in the Philippines. A huge percentage of the Filipino population can understand and speak the said language. This fluency in English is the result of having English as one of the mediums of communication in school and the office. The familiarity with the said language has brought progress and development to every Filipino.
In a world where English has become a factor to ones professional and personal success, the emergence of English proficiency test has been a big help to certify one’s expertise in using English. English proficiency examinations such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Test of English as Foreign Language are just some tests where Filipinos need to take as a main requirement for work, study and immigrant visas in English speaking countries overseas.
To help Filipinos achieve good scores on the mentioned examinations, reviewing is an option one should not overlook. When it comes to English review courses, one name is known to deliver the best results in each candidate – Jrooz Review Center Inc.
Established in 2001, JRooz Review Center was primarily build to bring the best possible opportunity for Filipinos seeking to achieve international standards of English proficiency examinations as a requirement of companies, academic institutions and immigration departments. Not only offering TOEFL and IELTS review courses, Jrooz Review Center Inc. also provides review services to individuals who want to pass the Philippine Physical therapy examination and even Filipino physical therapists wishing to be licensed in the United States of America through the National Physical Therapist Exam (NPTE).
JRooz Review Center Inc is proud to have several branches operating nationwide: Manila, Makati, Cebu and Davao. And with its new addition, Baguio, JRooz Review Center’s effective review programs in achieving target scores in these exams can be taken advantage of by different individuals in these cities.
With the number of individuals learning and passing the examinations, Jrooz Review Center has made it to be one of the trusted review centers of top migration and consultation agencies. Additionally, Jrooz Review Center is an authorized and registered agent of international organizations – the IDP and British Council.
With effective review programs and professional trainers and teachers, achieving target scores in IELTS and TOEFL iBT is possible. The number of enrolees has been increasing over time making JRooz Review Center Inc. a trusted company. The center lives by with this thought – Success does not come by chance.
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