Pronunciation of -S
When an -S is added at the end of a word, either for the plural or the third person of the singular with the present it does not always sound the same. The pronunciation of -S depends on the final consonant…
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Checks and balances (U.S.)
In the U.S. government, checks and balances refers to the separation of power in the government, which is ensured through the establishment of three different branches: The two houses in the American Congress are important. They need to both agree…
“Make” and “do”
“Make” et “do” sont souvent confondus par les francophones car ils possèdent la même traduction : faire. Néanmoins “do” aura plutôt tendance à mettre l’accent sur le processus, l’activité alors que “make” met l’accent sur la production, la fabrication. Néanmoins…
Simple & continuous present
I – Présent simple Le présent simple est le temps le plus simple en anglais, car il y a une seule règle à retenir : on ajoute un -S au verbe précédés de “he”, “she” ou “it” (et les noms…
Researching
I – Defining keywords II – Checking sources WIKIPEDIA NEWSPAPERS OTHER WEBSITES IV – Keeping the essential V – Sources I’M MISSING SOMETHING! I – Defining keywords It is preferable to choose nouns for your keywords. Start with the most…
Using for or to
to for pour
Synthesis (AMC)
essai synthèse plan problématique
Linking words
mots mot liaison connection result reason comparison contrast order addition introduction conclusion example
Irregular plural
nom noms pluriel pluriels irreguliers irregulier
Articles (a, an, the)
article vowel sounds consonant sound voyelle consonne