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Sequence Options to Sound Natural

30 June 2015 by Marc

When you are giving a list of options for others to choose from or explaining options to people, try to sequence the options so you sound natural. An example of this could be transport options. You can get the train, the bus or walk to my house. This is OK but you can show that … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Speaking Tagged: options, sequence, sequencing

Can You Put Ideas In A Sequence?

8 December 2014 by Marc

When you have to say something that needs to be in order you need to sequence your ideas. This can be done with the past, present and future. There are two main ways to do it: numbering your steps or without numbers.

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Posted in: Grammar, Output Tagged: adverbs, sequencing

Video: Make Coffee

20 June 2014 by Marc

Today’s video shows how to make coffee. It is not perfect but it does show you how to describe a process by sequencing actions (‘first’, ‘then’, ‘next’) and using the imperative verb form (‘do this’, ‘pour the water’). For more practice, have a look at how to cook in English.

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