Consider these two sentences:
Do they mean exactly the same thing, or is there a difference in meaning?
Keep reading to find out. By the end of this article, you’ll understand when in a long time is more appropriate than for a long time, and vice versa.
As always, we’ve included exercises, so be sure to test your understanding when you’re ready.
Hello mommies and daddies out there!
So here you are, talking to your baby or toddler in English all day long, doing your best to help them grow up bilingual in those ordinary, everyday moments. And you’re doing great!
But every now and then, there comes a moment when you wish you had just the right phrase for a certain situation — and you’re not quite sure what it is… or you don’t even realize there’s a more natural expression than the one you’re using.
For example, “Easy does it” — something you might say when you want your little one to slow down, be careful, and stay steady, just like in the picture below.
Read on for more phrases like this that will make the English you use with your child sound even more natural and effortless.
As promised last week, today we’re going to practice, practice some more, and maybe a little more still! As they say, practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to articles. If you haven’t reviewed the basic use of a, the, and the zero article yet, be sure to check out our previous post before starting. Once you’re ready, dive into the exercises waiting for you below. You’ll most likely have questions, comments, or doubts—feel free to share them in the comments. We promise to get back to you with a response!
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