by Yolaine Bodin | 27 May 2021 | English Language
The English verbs speak and talk are very similar in meaning, so much so we could say that they are synonyms but they are used differently. So, what is the difference between speak and talk? In many instances, you can equally use speak or talk. Both verbs mean...
by Yolaine Bodin | 20 Mar 2021 | French Language
Choosing between apporter, emporter, amener and emmener is a common difficulty among French learners. Indeed, these verbs are similar and confusing, and the difference between them is not blatant. During my French conversation classes, I often notice a lot of...
by Yolaine Bodin | 6 Mar 2021 | English-French Vocabulary
With the coronavirus pandemic that started to spread throughout the world late 2019 came an array of vocabulary that has crept into our everyday lives. Internet, television, radio, newspapers, private conversations… We read, hear and use a whole range of words...
by Yolaine Bodin | 22 Jan 2021 | English Language
Bring and take are very common English verbs. They are often misused by learners of English. This is due to the fact that they have extremely similar meanings. Both verbs can be used when someone carries something (or someone) somewhere, but bring and take are used in...
by Yolaine Bodin | 1 Jan 2021 | Other
Happy New Year! Goodbye 2020, welcome to 2021! I think most of us are not sad to say goodbye to 2020. Let’s hope that 2021 sees the world become a safer and happier place. To all my wonderful clients, collaborators, fellow translators, teachers,...
