CAN – Modal and Noun
CAN Can is one of the most commonly used modals, but make sure you know all its meanings. A modal is a word that gives a special meaning to a verb. Examples of modals are CAN, COULD and MAY. You can learn how to use these other modal verbs in some of my other audio blogs. Meaning 1: If … Read more
CAN – Modal and Noun
CAN Can is one of the most commonly used modals, but make sure you know all its meanings. A modal is a word that gives a special meaning to a verb. Examples of modals are CAN, COULD and MAY. You can learn how to use these other modal verbs in some of my other audio blogs. Meaning 1: If … Read more
Words for Walking
stroll / saunter / mosey To walk in a relaxed, leisurely way She strolled along the beach at sunset. Note: “Stroll” can be both a noun and a verb. So you can also say “We took a stroll through the park” or “Let’s go for a stroll.” stride To walk with fast, long steps. “Stride” usually … Read more
Words for Walking
stroll / saunter / mosey To walk in a relaxed, leisurely way She strolled along the beach at sunset. Note: “Stroll” can be both a noun and a verb. So you can also say “We took a stroll through the park” or “Let’s go for a stroll.” stride To walk with fast, long steps. “Stride” usually … Read more
Words for Speaking
mumble = speak quietly and not clearly, without opening your mouth very much People often mumble when they don’t want to talk, or when they’re nervous, embarrassed, or have low confidence in general. “My son mumbled an apology to my daughter after breaking her favorite toy.” mutter / murmur = speak in a quiet voice The difference between these two is … Read more
Words for Speaking
mumble = speak quietly and not clearly, without opening your mouth very much People often mumble when they don’t want to talk, or when they’re nervous, embarrassed, or have low confidence in general. “My son mumbled an apology to my daughter after breaking her favorite toy.” mutter / murmur = speak in a quiet voice The difference between these two is … Read more