Though, although, even though -- how do we use each of these in English? In this lesson, Adam will explain how we use them, and when exactly they are used in English. You will also learn the meanings and uses of despite and in spite of. Everything is demonstrated with examples.
01-10-2013 Hits:4714 Книги Лев Николаевич Толстой
В октябре 1805 года русские войска занимали села и города эрцгерцогства Австрийского, и еще новые полки приходили из России и, отягощая постоем жителей, располагались у крепости Браунау. В Браунау была... Read more
06-10-2013 Hits:3349 Книги Лев Николаевич Толстой
Наполеон стоял несколько впереди своих маршалов на маленькой серой арабской лошади, в синей шинели, в той самой, в которой он делал итальянскую кампанию. Он молча вглядывался в холмы, которые как... Read more
26-09-2013 Hits:1974 Книги Arthur Conan Doyle
Если бы мы с вами могли, взявшись за руки, вылететь из окна и, витая над этим огромным городом, приподнять крыши и заглянуть внутрь домов, то по сравнению с открывшимися нам... Read more
14-07-2013 Hits:1625 ООН MySimpleEnglish
В случае международной уступки считается, что цедент и цессионарий, в отсутствие договоренности об ином, подразумевали применение к уступке обычая, который... Read more
13-09-2013 Hits:1084 Речи English Made Simple
Ещё совсем недавно, буквально несколько месяцев назад, вы знаете, я в своих предвыборных статьях, а затем и в майских указах... Read more
01-05-2013 Hits:972 Речи English Made Simple
Мы, главы государств и правительств и главы делегаций, собрались в Центральных учреждениях Организации Объединенных Наций в Нью-Йорке 24 сентября 2012... Read more
27-05-2013 Hits:3890 Словосочетания Advanced Premium English Made Simple
I am appalled that you would stoop to that level! You’re letting his good looks cloud your judgement. George is poisoning the atmosphere at work as it feels less pleasant... Read more
16-06-2013 Hits:2636 Словосочетания Advanced Premium English Made Simple
Someone takes something you say the wrong way. A good relationship breaks down, but don’t worry, a heart-to-heart chat will soon help to heal the rift. Forging good relationships helps us live longer. Read more
13-07-2013 Hits:2840 Словосочетания Advanced Premium English Made Simple
I must say I don’t miss the rustic charm of life in the back of beyond! For some people Little Snoring is a rural idyll, but for me it was always just a quiet backwater... Read more
08-09-2013 Hits:5095 Словосочетания Intermediate Free English Made Simple
Tears were streaming down her face. People trickled into the concert hall. There was a stream of traffic outside our room all night. Let’s put some happy music on to lighten... Read more
08-09-2013 Hits:3370 Словосочетания Intermediate Free English Made Simple
Thick fog came down yesterday and disrupted the traffic. The wind was light this morning but it’s picking up now and will be very strong by the evening. Yesterday freak... Read more
08-09-2013 Hits:3501 Словосочетания Intermediate Free English Made Simple
The passenger boarded the plane on time, but it was delayed taking off and she missed her connecting flight in Amsterdam. We managed to get a charter flight; it was... Read more
18-02-2017 Hits:1143 School Engvid MySimpleEnglish
"Get" is a tricky word. It is also a very popular verb in English phrasal verbs. Learn 5 of them in this essential lesson and you will definitely get ahead! Read more
18-02-2017 Hits:639 School Engvid MySimpleEnglish
These 5 phrasal verbs are used every day by native speakers to help them "catch up" with friends and "work out" problems at home and work. Read more
18-02-2017 Hits:1046 School Engvid MySimpleEnglish
If you don't know the difference between "shut down" and "shut off", you need to watch this lesson. You might even learn what a shut out is!! Read more
