What time is it? Uhrzeit üben.

The German vs the English can be a confusion! Let's practice a bit here: CLICK & GO

How do you say that in English? German English translation

Here are some sentences.  Read the sentence and see if you can translate it to English- great practice!

1. Ich treffe heute Abend einen Freund von mir. Möchtest du mit uns kommen? Wir gehen ins Kino. Das ist meine Handynummer. Kannst du mir anrufen?

I’m meeting a friend of mine this evening.  Would you like to come with us? We’re going to the cinema. Here is my mobile number. Can you call me?

2. Wo sind deine Eltern? Sie sind mit Kollegen im Ausgang. Was machen sie? Sie essen Pizza in der Abby’s Pizzeria. 

Where are your parents?  They are out with friends.  What are they doing?  They’re having (eating) pizza at Abby’s Pizzeria.

3. Hat er eine Schwester? Nein, aber er hat zwei Brüder. Wie alt sind seine Brüder? Der jüngere ist neun Jahre alt und der ältere siebzehn. Was macht sein älterer Bruder? Im Moment studiert er Englisch in Brighton.

Does he have a sister?  No, but he has two brothers. How old are his brothers? The younger one is nine years old and the older is seventeen.  What does his older brother do?  Right now,(at the moment) he is studying in Brighton.  

4. Möchtest du etwas trinken? Ja, gerne. Was möchtest du denn gerne? Ich möchte ein Mineralwasser bitte. Mit Eiswürfel und Zitrone? Nein danke, nur mit Eiswürfeln bitte.

Would you like something to drink?  Yes, please.  What would you like? I’d like a mineral water please.  With ice and lemon? No thank you, only with ice cubes please.

5.  (am Telefon) Kann ich mit Tim sprechen? Entschuldigung, aber er ist nicht zu Hause. Kann ich ihm etwas ausrichten?

Can I speak with Tim please?  I’m sorry but he isn’t at home.  Can I give him a message? 

6. Ich bin müde.  Ich werde heute Abend zu Hause bleiben. (future plan)

I’m tired.  I am going to stay home this evening.

7. Was machen die Leute (dort)?

What are those people doing (there)?

Some tricky Verb Tense Practice

Here is my tip (no surprises here!) 

Are you all having more problems with simple present, simple past, present continuous ---or---- (heaven forbid, that would be normal!) a contrast of all of them?

Choose your exercise and GO
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Language Focus: Camden Scene 2

WORD ON THE STREET  

 

This week Rob talks about the sort of questions people ask use when they go clothes shopping.



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Often Confused Words.

Testing: Practice Makes Perfect

How well do you understand English? Which exam should you study for? 

This test contains grammar and vocabulary questions and your test result will help you choose a level to practise at. You will not be able to see the correct answers to the questions.
At the end of the test your level will be assessed at a CEF level (A2 to C2). You can choose to have the results sent to your email address.

You should complete this test in about 10 minutes. You can also do a listening level test.

There are 15 questions in this test. The questions get easier or harder according to your responses. At the end of the test your English level will be assessed. You will not be able to see the correct answers.

Question 1

When Sam was a small child, he ……… spend hours every day playing with stones in the garden.

  used
  would
  was
  should

Question 2

Please don’t forget to ring me when you ……… home.

  get
  are going to get
  are getting
  will get

Question 3 

It’s a great place to live apart from the increasing volume of ……… that passes under my window every day.

  traffic
  vehicles
  transport
  circulation

Question 4

You should read this novel — it’s been ……… recommended by all the critics.

  truly
  highly
  fully
  deeply

Question 5 

I am sure I would have regretted it if I ……… to take the job.

  would have agreed
  would agree
  did agree
  had agreed

Question 6 

Have you been back to the house ……… you grew up?

  who
  which
  when
  where

Question 7 

I’ve only got a ……… money in the bank.

  few
  less
  little
  bit

Question 8 

How ……… have you and your family lived in this flat?

  much
  soon
  often
  long

Question 9 

You ……… to ring Aunt Jean to thank her for her present.

  should
  must
  could
  ought

Question 10

Skye is a beautiful island off the west ……… of Scotland

  border
  edge
  coast
  beach

Question 11 

Your blue ……… are dirty — put on your blue skirt.

  jeans
  dress
  shoes
  shirt

Question 12 

It’s hot in here — would you mind ……… the window?

  open
  opened 
  to open
  opening

Question 13 

I didn’t like that writer’s first book but his second one is much more ……… .

  interesting
  easy
  excellent
  expensive

Question 14

Paul loves art and he would like to become a ……… .

  cleaner
  singer
  mechanic
  painter

Question 15 

Jack loves working in Tokyo but he can’t ……… Japanese yet.

  speak
  say
  talk
  tell