http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=user%3aMonseul&o=DateDescendingSearch results for 'user:Monseul'en-USXMOD (Build: 3607.32596)http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuantifierGameActivityIdeas/lcjzb/post.htmWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:49:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:931244monseulHello All, I've been looking high and low for an interesting quantifier activity for a university class with 40 students. Any ideas of how I can enthusiastically practice much , many , and a lot with my students? Thanks in advance!http://www.englishforums.com/English/GoShoppingVsShopping/jwnvg/post.htmThu, 25 Jun 2009 11:53:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:794824monseulHello, What's the difference in 'going shopping' and 'shopping'? Example: 'Are you interested in shopping?' 'Are you interested in going shopping?' Thanks in advance for your help. Regardshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/DoYouVsDoYouEvery/gxcvq/post.htmFri, 26 Sep 2008 09:51:57 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:570570monseulHello, I was just wondering what's the best way to explain the difference in usage between the following sentences to a non-native speaker. 1) Do you ever cook dinner? 2) Do you cook dinner? Thanks!http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowWouldYouWordThis/dnnzv/post.htmMon, 22 Jan 2007 06:44:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:318278monseulIf I am talking about a production team in China, would I say: Chinese Production Team OR China Production Teamhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/IsBasicExplanationPronouns/djlcg/post.htm#298331Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:42:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:298331monseulAWESOME!!! Thank you so much!!!!http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsBasicExplanationPronouns/djlcg/post.htm#298166Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:15:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:298166monseulThe examples in the book are as follows: A: Excuse me. How much is this shirt? B: Which one ? The blue one ? A: Yes, that one . B: It's $20. Can I explain, that when there is a choice and the noun is already mentioned, it doesn't need to be mentioned again?http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsBasicExplanationPronouns/djlcg/post.htmMon, 27 Nov 2006 06:42:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:297999monseulI'm trying to explain to non-native English speakers when we use the pronoun, one. Since, I'm not the best at explaining things, I basically tell them to: Use 'one' in place of your noun after it has already been mentioned. Then, they ask 'Why?'....and that's where I can't explain. I don't want to say: Just because. So, can anybody help me explain this better? Better yet, does anybody have really great exercises I can use for them to practice? I can't find any :-( Thanks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Whachamacallit/dhmdr/post.htm#288482Thu, 02 Nov 2006 02:56:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:288482monseulThanks for the site. You rock! Found it! So-and-so. Can anybody think of any others?http://www.englishforums.com/English/Whachamacallit/dhmdr/post.htmThu, 02 Nov 2006 02:45:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:288473monseulSo, when we can't think of a word, we use the following, whachamacallit used for things gizmo / doohickey used for gadgets What do we use for people's names? Is there a word like the ones above?http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowTeachBusinessPresentations/dhjxb/post.htm#288055Wed, 01 Nov 2006 04:29:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:288055monseulThanks for your patience with my vagueness. From scratch. So, I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm trying to figure out how to setup a curriculum. So, basically I need to figure out the following how many classes I should divide this up to and what type of lessons I need to cover. :-(http://www.englishforums.com/English/DoRelativePronoun/dhkmv/post.htmWed, 01 Nov 2006 03:53:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:288052monseulThis is my friend who I told you about. This is my friend I told you about. Is this is my friend the object or the subject? I'm sorry I'm confused. And, is the relative pronoun mandatory here? Thanks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowTeachBusinessPresentations/dhjxb/post.htm#288044Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:17:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:288044monseulThey all know how to use PowerPoint. I just need to figure out how to format a class to introduce vocab and format the PowerPoint (ie not use 100 words per slide). They are all business people, so they don't have time to make presentations for class or do any homework outside of class.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowTeachBusinessPresentations/dhjxb/post.htmTue, 31 Oct 2006 10:24:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:287794monseulHello, Does anybody have ideas how to teach giving presentations to non-natives? They already know how to use PowerPoint, but are lacking in the vocab. They are intermediate. I was thinking about making each class focus on a particular section. Class 1: Intro Class 2: Transitions etc. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowTeachBusinessPresentation/dhjnq/post.htmTue, 31 Oct 2006 10:20:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:287792monseulHey, Can anybody give me an idea or a reference as to how I can teach business presentation? My students are intermediate and they already know how to use powerpoint. Maybe focus on a particular type of dialogue per class? Class 1: Intro phrases Class 2: Transitional phrases etc.? Any thoughts? Thanks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HumanRights/dhckd/post.htm#285718Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:31:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:285718monseulSorry...I posted the wrong thing that I would like input on. How would you change the following sentences? They have to be shown on powerpoint presentation by the way. By request from Quiksilver USA and MEC Canada, conditions were improved in areas of welfare, sanitation, work environment, and job stability in order to pass human rights regulations. In the future, we promise to continue to enhance the quality of working conditions for all employees.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HumanRights/dhckd/post.htmThu, 26 Oct 2006 05:34:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:285705monseulWhat verb goes with human rights when you are talking about a certain company abides by them? How could I improve this sentence: The workers at the factory are protected by their human rights as in accordance with Chinese laws.http://www.englishforums.com/English/The3iOrThe3IsOfOurCompany/dhbhv/post.htmWed, 25 Oct 2006 09:10:20 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:285366monseulWhich is correct? The 3I of Right Corporation OR The 3 I's of Right Corporation The I's are referring to: innovation, inspiration, and intuitionhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpWithMySentence/dhbhr/post.htmWed, 25 Oct 2006 09:01:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:285362monseulWhich sentences is better? I need it concise for a powerpoint. Also, this sentence is talking about a future business plan that will happen in 2008. which verb tense would I use? Can I keep it present tense? Open an outsole factory and a factory with 3 assembly lines in Beijing. Open two factories in Beijing : one outsole and one with 3 assembly lines.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SaySpeakTellTalk/ddgbb/post.htmThu, 14 Sep 2006 16:40:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:267054monseulI'm sorry, but I can't understand the difference. I even looked up the definitions in a dictionary and I couldn't figure it out. Please explain in simple terms.http://www.englishforums.com/English/FingerQuotes/dccpr/post.htmThu, 31 Aug 2006 02:14:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:261222monseulWhat does that gesture mean when somebody uses their fingers as quotes while they are saying something?http://www.englishforums.com/English/OverseasManagingManagementDept/dcrbn/post.htm#260481Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:03:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:260481monseulAlso....do you think we should drop the idea of : Overseas Management ..completely???http://www.englishforums.com/English/OverseasManagingManagementDept/dcrbn/post.htm#260479Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:01:15 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:260479monseulAhhh....I understand. Yeah, the 'overseas' only refers to the 'trade department' ...otherwise...what about: Development and Overseas Trade Departmenthttp://www.englishforums.com/English/OverseasManagingManagementDept/dcrbn/post.htm#260463Tue, 29 Aug 2006 06:19:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:260463monseulI like the sound of: Overseas Trade, Research and Development Department ...but my boss thinks it's too long. What about: Overseas Trade and R&D Department Does that sound strange?http://www.englishforums.com/English/OverseasManagingManagementDept/dcrbn/post.htmTue, 29 Aug 2006 03:30:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:260419monseulHey All, In your opinions, which sounds better? 1. Overseas Managing Department 2. Overseas Management Department The company I work for is combining the Research & Development Department with the Overseas Trade Department. We need a new name for the combined departments. If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to add. Thanks!http://www.englishforums.com/English/ByPastPerfectSimplePast/drkjd/post.htm#253633Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:42:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:253633monseulCalifJim, Thanks for your response. What do you think about patterns with both clauses in simple past? Examples: 1. Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the earth, but they became extinct by the time humankind first appeared . 2. Alexander Graham Bell already invented the telephone by the time I was born. ***Would the main clause here need to be in past perfect because of: already Also (while I have your attention), why is this in perfect tense : I have not seen you in years. Thanks!http://www.englishforums.com/English/ByPastPerfectSimplePast/drkjd/post.htmTue, 08 Aug 2006 05:40:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:253609monseulHey all, I know that in the past form, if 'BEFORE' or 'AFTER' is used, then most commonly we use the simple past. Does that rule apply to 'BY THE TIME'? What is the difference in the sentences below: She had already left by the time he had arrived. She left by the time he arrived.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AnyUsedInAStatement/cmbwz/post.htmThu, 18 May 2006 09:46:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:226428monseulOkay, I know the general rule is to use 'any' in negative statements and 'some' in positive statements, but I believe the following is correct. Please let me know your thoughts. 1. Q: When do you wanna see the movie? A: Anytime is fine by me. 2. Q: What would you like to do? A: Anything.http://www.englishforums.com/English/MuchByItself/clrhd/post.htmSun, 30 Apr 2006 14:51:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:221207monseulCan 'much' be used alone? Example: He makes much money. To me, that sounds strange. I would say that 'much' would have to be used in the negative or with the modifier 'too'. I can't see it being used by itself. What do you guys think?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhichSentenceIsCorrect/cklng/post.htmTue, 25 Apr 2006 10:06:38 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:219578monseulPlease explain which is correct. The first part of the sentences are in passive voice, right? 1) If there are some changes made, we will contact you. 2) If changes are made, we will contact you. Also, can somebody break down the grammar for me in the first part of each sentence. Thanks a lot!http://www.englishforums.com/English/AtTheTimeVsBackThen/ckvwp/post.htmWed, 19 Apr 2006 06:41:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:217479monseulHello again, I was told that 'at the time' can't be used in a past sentence. Instead, I should use 'back then' . However, I think that 'back then' would be more commonly used when referring to a duration of time, long ago. I think sentence #1 sounds more natural than #2...what do you guys think? 1) At the time that my friend called me last night, I was busy so I couldn't answer the phone. 2) My friend called me last night, back then I was busy so I couldn't answer the phone. Thanks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ThoseVsThey/cjlvm/post.htmWed, 12 Apr 2006 02:44:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:214518monseulOkay, although I know that 'they' is a subject pronoun and 'those' is a demonstrative pronoun, I'm still confused on the use of 'those'. Please see the following sentences: 1) I like my classes. They are interesting. 2) I like my classes. Those are interesting. --> I know this is incorrect, but my question is: Why can't 'those' be used? Basically, do we only use 'those' when we can see the objects?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatIsABat/cjjvc/post.htmMon, 10 Apr 2006 02:34:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:213930monseulOkay, this is a stupid question, but, is bat considered a bird?http://www.englishforums.com/English/PresentPerfectPresentPerfect-Progressive/cjvrg/post.htm#212549Wed, 05 Apr 2006 02:04:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:212549monseulThanks Findlay. However, can anybody answer #2 and #3?http://www.englishforums.com/English/PresentPerfectPresentPerfect-Progressive/cjvrg/post.htmTue, 04 Apr 2006 11:43:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:212421monseulThree sets of questions about verb tenses: 1) Can these two grammatical structures be used interchangeably? a- I have been living in France for five years. b- I have lived in France for five years. **Is it right to assume verbs such as: live, work, study are the only type of verbs that can be mixed grammatically like the above sentences and still have the same meaning? 2) Why is Tom has flown over 300,000 miles during ten years acceptable, BUT Tom has been flying over 300,000 miles during ten years not acceptable? 3) Why is, I have been watching my neighbor dig a hole all day in Present Progressive, BUT I watched my neighbor dig a hole all day yesterday not in Past Progressive?http://www.englishforums.com/English/IWonderVsIWasWondering/cjrrj/post.htm#211301Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:06:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:211301monseulThanks Clive, One more question: In #2, why is past progressive used? Can't present progressive be used instead?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatStopSayingMorning/chllp/post.htmFri, 10 Mar 2006 04:29:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:204814monseulIn your opinion, when would one stop saying 'Good morning' and start saying, 'Good afternoon?' I always use 12pm as the general time guideline.http://www.englishforums.com/English/UsingAsToStartASentence/chjjb/post.htmWed, 08 Mar 2006 01:18:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:204188monseulDo you think ' as ' can start a sentence if it is replacing ' since ' or ' because '? Example: As I am allergic to dairy, I can't eat any cheese. I think that sounds weird.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Later/chwmv/post.htmTue, 07 Mar 2006 08:37:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:203953monseulWhich sentence(s) is/are correct? 1. The show will be two hours later. (from now) 2. The show will be in two hours. 3. The show will be two hours from now. I think that # 2 and # 3 are correct. I don't think 'later' can be used to talk about something that will begin in the future. As far as using 'later' I would think it would be used in the past tense. Example: I came to work at 8am, but my boss arrived 10 minutes later. Is it that correct? Please give your thoughts. Thanks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IFeelVsIAm/chvwl/post.htmFri, 03 Mar 2006 05:48:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:202736monseulIs there a difference between the following examples? 1. I feel tired. vs. I am tired. 2. I feel excited. vs. I am excited. 3. I feel bored. vs. I am bored. Thanks for your help.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatsOpinionAboutFuturePerfect-Progressive/czzvj/post.htm#194870Fri, 10 Feb 2006 01:35:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:194870monseulBy this time next month, I will have been living in Japan for precisely 16 year s. Can the Future Perfect also be used with the sentence above to indicate the same meaning? By this time next month, I will have lived in Japan for precisely 16 years.http://www.englishforums.com/English/OppositeOfPostpone/3/czjxm/Post.htm#194867Fri, 10 Feb 2006 01:27:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:194867monseul"I want to advance the meeting to Feb 20" Another common way to say this sentence is to use, move up . I want to move the meeting up to Feb 20. So, the opposite: I want to push the meeting back to Feb 28.http://www.englishforums.com/English/StartWithAnd/czldw/post.htm#194863Fri, 10 Feb 2006 01:22:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:194863monseulWhen I was teaching a writing class, my book advised never to start a sentence in a formal essay/document with: and, but, or, because.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AreBothTheseCorrectSentencesUsing-Attached/czgpj/post.htmTue, 07 Feb 2006 07:40:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:193605monseul1. See attached the photo file. 2. See the attached photo file. In my opinion, I would use the second one. What do you all think?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatsOpinionAboutFuturePerfect-Progressive/czzvj/post.htmMon, 06 Feb 2006 07:53:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:193129monseulMy students asked me whether or not this tense is commonly used. I said it's hardly ever used. Agree or disagree? Thanks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsItAOrAnHerb/czbwk/post.htm#192055Fri, 03 Feb 2006 01:48:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:192055monseulClive wrote: When you speak of the grammar rule of 'a' only coming before vowels, I hope you are not saying we should speak of 'an table'? ha-ha. Doh! It's early in the morning where I'm at....hehehe. That would be my lack of sleep catching up with me....I meant consonants NOT vowels. I guess I should've proofread before I posted. Hahahaha...thanks for pointing out my mistake and your quick reply Clive.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IsItAOrAnHerb/czbwk/post.htmFri, 03 Feb 2006 01:07:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:192042monseulOkay, so I know with university it would be 'a university ' because of the you sound, but I'm confused with 'herb' . Particularly since Americans don't pronounce the 'h' and the British do. Does that change the grammar rule of 'a' only coming before vowels. If anybody has a list of other exceptions to the rule, this would be a good place to post them. Thanks in advance for your help.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TeachingUsingTranscripts/bqkgq/post.htmFri, 02 Dec 2005 03:56:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:165137monseulHello - Can somebody give me suggestions how to format my class so that I can teach transcripts to TV shows? My student (aka my boss) wants to improve his speaking and practice his intonations. I thought teaching the dialogue to a TV show would be good, but I just don't know how to go about it. Please help! Thanks in advance.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BestRegardsRegardsYoursSincerely-Correct/bpbgv/post.htm#158411Mon, 14 Nov 2005 08:19:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:158411monseulAs far as the capitalization in the closing, my grammar book says to capitalize all letters only if it's a business letter or any other formal type of letter. Best Regards, Monseulhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhenToUseDoInAQuestion/bpvrx/post.htm#158402Mon, 14 Nov 2005 07:49:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:158402monseulYeah, sorry. Is there an easy way to explain to my students when they should use the verb 'do' when asking a question? They seem to be able to get most of the question right, but forget that verb. Are there specific verbs that 'do' goes with in a question? For example, I know it usually goes with 'have'. Do you have to go? Example, instead of asking: What do you like? --> They say: What you like? Where did you go? --> Where you go? How do you feel? --> How you feel? ..Does that make sense?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhenToUseDoInAQuestion/bpvrx/post.htmMon, 14 Nov 2005 06:36:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:158386monseulHow can I explain to my students when to use the verb 'do' in a question? What did you do? Did you study English? Where did you go? etc.... Please give me a way to definitively explain when to use 'do' Thanks.