Content Language level Page. Mind map Education All levels 2. Go for it. We use this expression to encourage someone to do something they want.

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1 Study newsletter 2015, week 40 Content Language level Page Phrase of the week Go for it All levels 1 Mind map Education All levels 2 Czenglish Stressed vs. in stress Pre-intermediate (B1-) Advanced (C1) 3 Business Writing More about uncountable and countable nouns Pre-intermediate (B1-) Advanced (C1) 4 Test Make no mistake Pre-intermediate (B1-) Advanced (C1) 5 Phrase of the week Go for it We use this expression to encourage someone to do something they want. You can use this phrase in language. Spoken Written Informal Example 1 A: There's only one piece of cake left - can I have it? B: Go for it. A: Thanks. Example 2 A: Do you think I should sign up for the course? It's quite expensive. B: If you're sure you'd like it, then go for it. You'll enjoy it. 1

2 Mind map Learning new vocabulary in the most effective way Vyzkoušejte si interaktivní Mindmapy zde: Klikejte na slova, uslyšíte jednotlivá slovíčka namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Slovíčka Slovo Preschool Primary school Secondary school Teach Learn Knowledge College Bring up Diploma Master s degree Význam slova školka základní škola střední škola učit/vyučovat učit se vědomosti vysoká škola vychovávat diplom magisterský titul 2

3 Czenglish WRONG: RIGHT: I am in stress at the moment. I am stressed at the moment. Stress is a common problem at work, and using the word correctly is a common problem in English. We use the word 'stress' to talk about the thing that causes mental pain, but we do not say we are 'in stress', as in Czech. Instead you have to use the adjectives 'stressed' and 'stressful'. If an individual is feeling under pressure at work, you can say, 'He is really stressed'. Or if a situation is difficult and making you feel anxious, you can say, 'It is really stressful.' So together: A: I am really stressed at the moment. B: I can understand. That new project you're doing is really stressful. 3

4 Business Writing More about uncountable and countable nouns Last time we looked at using much with uncountable nouns and many with countable nouns. There are some more words which can be used only with one of the types of nouns. Here s a table to help you, with some examples. WORDS COUNTABLE UNCOUNTABLE EXAMPLE little, less, least no yes little energy few, fewer yes no few people much no yes much money many, several yes no several surprises In spoken English you may hear people use less with countable nouns, and you ll probably see it in the supermarket checkout queue (5 items or less). This is not standard English and you should definitely avoid it in business writing. jazyka. DALICE TROST, původem z Austrálie, je absolventkou magisterského studia managementu lidských zdrojů na University of Canberra v Austrálii. Lektorka je držitelkou certifikátu TEFL opravňující k výuce cizích jazyků. V rámci své profesní praxe zastávala vysoké manažerské pozice jako personalistka, senior supervizorka, HR manažerka, a to mimo jiné ve společnostech v Dubaji a Austrálii. Aktivně se věnuje publikační práci v oboru vzdělávání a anglického Lektorka je autorkou knihy, ze které čerpáme tyto tipy: Business Writing-A Tip a Day for 30 Days 4

5 TEST: Make no mistake Please (1) this homework by Monday. The chicken has been in the oven for thirty minutes and it s not (2) yet! I (3) all my grandchildren s clothes. Don t. (4) a sound! (5) in China. Six times nine (6) fifthy-four, doesn t it? Thanks for the invitation! (7) you mind if I bring someone? You ve (8) the job badly. You are (9) progress! What is beer (10) from? 1. A do B make C did D made 2. A done B made C doing D making 3. A did B made C does D makes 4. A doing B making C do D make 5. A Makes B Make C Made D Mades 6. A does B makes C did D made 7. A Do B Does C Make D Done 8. A made B did C done D make 9. A doing B done C make D making 10. A make B made C makes D making Správné odpovědi se dozvíte ihned po dokončení on-line testu zde: Správné odpovědi z minulého týdne (Add salt to adverbs): 1B, 2C, 3A, 4C, 5D, 6D, 7B, 8A, 9A, 10D. 5