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Security and Safety – an in depth explanation of these two English words

Security Safety – do these words mean the same thing? Sometimes the meaning of security overlaps with safety, but safety is the more general term. In this video lesson we go in depth and look at how we use these two words in English. To see a simpler explanation,click here. Click here to see a more basic explanation of these words. Click here to see more videos designed for business English learners. Security and Safety

August 18, 2016 3 Comments

Intermediate

Safety and Security – a simple explanation of these two English words

Safety Security – The meanings of these two words are similar so how are they different? In this video lesson we define safety and security and show you how to use them in English. Click here to see a more in depth explanation. Click here to see more business English videos. Safety and Security Video Script We put Carter in this crate when we go out. It’s secure because he can’t get out. And he’s

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Intermediate

Check and Control – Learn Which English Verb to Use

Do you know when to say ‘check’ and when to say ‘control’? They have similar meanings. Learn about the differences here. You’ll also learn some of the common collocations we use with these verbs, like check the list and passport control. Click here to learn how we use the verbs avoid and prevent Click here to learn how we use the verbs realize, notice and find out Click here to learn how we use the

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Elementary

Remember and Remind – Learn the Difference

Remember Remind. Don’t get these verbs muddled up. Let us remind you what they mean in this video, and show you examples that will help you remember them! Click here to learn how to remember English words more easily by cheating Click here to learn the difference between lend and borrow. Click here to learn the difference between check and control Remember Remind Video Script I can’t remember where I left my glasses. They’re on your

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Elementary

Lend and Borrow – What’s the difference?

Lend and borrow are very common verbs and they’re often confused by English learners. In some languages just one word covers both their meanings. In English they describe the same action, but from two different directions. Lending is like temporary giving, and borrowing is like temporary taking. Click here to watch more vocabulary videos Click here to learn about Fix It – our free checklist to help you fix common mistakes Lend Borrow Video Script It’s

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American Casualties of Drawing

This video tells the story of an event we came across going on in the street near our home. It was an art project that carried an important message about gun violence and homicides in the US. Transcript I am an Adjunct Professor at Montgomery Community College and I am an artist. And this is a project I created called American Casualties in Drawing, in which we are drawing the amount of homicides in America

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Intermediate

In time and On time – What’s the difference?

What’s the difference between being on time and being in time? On time means punctually or promptly – at the time that was scheduled. In time means not late. Watch our two videos for a full explanation and see the phrases in action. The first video has lots of examples and covers the basics and the second one goes into more detail and answers a viewer’s question. In time On Time Video 1 Transcript Oooh. It’s

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Intermediate

Stop doing and Stop to do (gerunds and infinitives)

Students often mistake these two forms. It’s a problem because they mean different things. ‘Stop’ is a special verb in English because we can follow it with either a gerund (ing form) or an infinitive. So stop to do and stop doing are both possible. However, the meaning changes. Watch the video and learn how the two forms are different. Watch videos about some other verbs that can be followed by gerunds and infinitives. Learn

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Intermediate

Sensible and Sensitive – What’s the difference?

Do you know the meaning of sensible? And what about sensitive? These two adjectives are false friends in many languages so they can be confusing. In English, someone who is sensible is reasonable. They show good judgement. Being sensitive is about feelings, so someone who is sensitive may feel things strongly and get upset easily. Or they might be conscious of and able to understand other people’s feelings and emotions. Watch the video to learn

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