According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English:
Incidence defines "the number of times something happens, especially crime, disease etc".
For example, poverty causes the incidence of crime increase in this area.
Incident defines "an event, especially one that is unusual, important, or violent".
For example, apart from the incident in Japan our holiday was completely trouble-free.
Next, how to remember them? Let me share with you my method to remember them easily.
In fact, incidence can also be defined as "the frequency of an event". Therefore, all you need to do is you remember the last three words as bold below and link to their respective meaning:
Incidence = the frequency of an event.
Incident = Event
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 4 with CD
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Common Mistakes: " Instead of " Vs "Insteads of"
Based on the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English in previous post, we understand that we only use "in terms of" in either plural or singular fact or event instead of "in term of". The latter does not applicable in any sentence.
Again, according to this dictionary, I realize that "insteads of " is also invalid in any sentence. In other words, we only use "instead of".
Although some people may argue that we should use "insteads of" for plural cases, "insteads of" simply do not exist in the dictionary.
To sum up, only "instead of" and "in terms of" exist in this dictionary and we should only use them instead of others. That's all for today. More fascinating articles and sharing will be updated from time to time in Xaivier Blog. So, you are welcome to subscribe our feed, look at our sitemap or simply visit our Homepage.
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Again, according to this dictionary, I realize that "insteads of " is also invalid in any sentence. In other words, we only use "instead of".
Although some people may argue that we should use "insteads of" for plural cases, "insteads of" simply do not exist in the dictionary.
To sum up, only "instead of" and "in terms of" exist in this dictionary and we should only use them instead of others. That's all for today. More fascinating articles and sharing will be updated from time to time in Xaivier Blog. So, you are welcome to subscribe our feed, look at our sitemap or simply visit our Homepage.
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Common Mistakes: "Sometime" Vs "Sometimes"
What is the difference between "Sometimes, I study English" and "I study English sometime next month".
According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, "sometimes" has a meaning similar to occasionally. "Sometime", on the other hand, can be used when you do not know exactly when the time is either in the future or in the past.
Therefore, "Sometimes, I study English" is equivalent to "Occasionally, I study English". "I will study English sometime in this month" is equivalent to "I will study English in this month, but I cannot tell you exactly the day is"
In addition, I cannot find any explanation about "some time". This is because it is not a phrase word. It is similar to "some milk", "some money", "some fun" etc. In the words, the "some" is used to describe the amount of the thing in these cases.
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According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, "sometimes" has a meaning similar to occasionally. "Sometime", on the other hand, can be used when you do not know exactly when the time is either in the future or in the past.
Therefore, "Sometimes, I study English" is equivalent to "Occasionally, I study English". "I will study English sometime in this month" is equivalent to "I will study English in this month, but I cannot tell you exactly the day is"
In addition, I cannot find any explanation about "some time". This is because it is not a phrase word. It is similar to "some milk", "some money", "some fun" etc. In the words, the "some" is used to describe the amount of the thing in these cases.
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 4 with CD
Common Mistakes: " In terms Of " Vs "In Term of"
Previously, my friend explained that we should use "in terms of" when the thing we describe is plural, and "in term of" when the thing we describe is singular. However, after a simple investigation, I realize that we should always use "in terms of".
According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, "in terms of" can be used for describing either plural or singular fact or event.
Here are two examples from the dictionary:
1. Femininity is still defined in terms of beauty. (Beauty is singular)
2. It's too early to start talking in terms of casualties. (casualties is plural)
"In term of", on the other hand, does not exist in the dictionary. Nevertheless, we still can use "a term of", "in the long term", etc.
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According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, "in terms of" can be used for describing either plural or singular fact or event.
Here are two examples from the dictionary:
1. Femininity is still defined in terms of beauty. (Beauty is singular)
2. It's too early to start talking in terms of casualties. (casualties is plural)
"In term of", on the other hand, does not exist in the dictionary. Nevertheless, we still can use "a term of", "in the long term", etc.
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The Difference between Acronym and Abbreviation
Acronym is a word which created from combining the initial letter of few words. Abbreviation, on the other hand, is a word which created by shortening its original word.
Example of acronym includes:
Example of Abbreviation includes:
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Example of acronym includes:
FYI (For Your Information)
FYA (For Your Action)
WRT (With Reference To)
cc (Carbon Copy)
Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy)
ASAP (As Soon As Possible)
COD (Cash On Delivery)
Example of Abbreviation includes:
Approx. (Approximately)
Attn. (Attention)
e.g. (exempli gratia) means “for example”
et al. (et alii) means “and other”
etc. (et cetera) means “and so on” or “and so fourth”
exc. (except)
i.e. (id est) means “that is”
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Lessons from "English for Career Search" Class - An Experience Sharing
Do you like English?
If you ask me this question, the answer will definitely be yes.
I enjoy all of the English classes that I had gone through, especially “English for Career Search” class. I admitted that I select this class due to the reason that it does not require any test or exam. But, later on, I found that the contents that I’m going to learn from this class are exactly what I want and what I need in the near future. I appreciate everything l learnt from it.
Never Ever Limit Our Job Search to One Field only
The most significant lesson that I learnt from this class is from its assignment about job search. Our group managed to interview two respondents holding different positions in the process. Although they also studied in our field (Human Resources), but they have actively involved in other fields like sales and entrepreneurship. This helps us to realize that we should not ever limit our job search to one field only. We should open our eyes wider and explore everything around us to find out opportunities. We may involve in any field as we like if we want to. The only thing we need to do is to constantly improve our knowledge and skills so that we can encounter with any challenges that come to us.
Always Be Prepared with any Questions during Interview
The other module that helps me learn a lot is the job interview. We were arranged to attend to an interview simulation in groups. Averagely, each person was asked two questions. A variety of questions were asked and most of the questions were unexpected. I did not answer well during my session due to my anxiety. But, this becomes a great lesson to me because it reminds me that I should always be prepared with any questions during interview and answer with full confidence. Through this simulation, I am able to correct some of my weaknesses during interview and this may help me a lot during my job search in the future.
Overall, this class teaches me many things which I would never learn from other classes. The knowledge I gained from this class would be remembered well and served as a guideline for me to search for jobs in the future.
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If you ask me this question, the answer will definitely be yes.
I enjoy all of the English classes that I had gone through, especially “English for Career Search” class. I admitted that I select this class due to the reason that it does not require any test or exam. But, later on, I found that the contents that I’m going to learn from this class are exactly what I want and what I need in the near future. I appreciate everything l learnt from it.
Never Ever Limit Our Job Search to One Field only
The most significant lesson that I learnt from this class is from its assignment about job search. Our group managed to interview two respondents holding different positions in the process. Although they also studied in our field (Human Resources), but they have actively involved in other fields like sales and entrepreneurship. This helps us to realize that we should not ever limit our job search to one field only. We should open our eyes wider and explore everything around us to find out opportunities. We may involve in any field as we like if we want to. The only thing we need to do is to constantly improve our knowledge and skills so that we can encounter with any challenges that come to us.
Always Be Prepared with any Questions during Interview
The other module that helps me learn a lot is the job interview. We were arranged to attend to an interview simulation in groups. Averagely, each person was asked two questions. A variety of questions were asked and most of the questions were unexpected. I did not answer well during my session due to my anxiety. But, this becomes a great lesson to me because it reminds me that I should always be prepared with any questions during interview and answer with full confidence. Through this simulation, I am able to correct some of my weaknesses during interview and this may help me a lot during my job search in the future.
Overall, this class teaches me many things which I would never learn from other classes. The knowledge I gained from this class would be remembered well and served as a guideline for me to search for jobs in the future.
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List of Links: Self English Learning - Online Resource
In this century, English, cannot be denied, is one of the most useful language in the world, from business, academic research, to the content of a website. However, learning a second language is not an overnight job. It takes time. Besides, to find a good teacher may be another trouble thing in the journey. One of the best way is constantly learning English by yourself in your daily basis. The good news is there are lots of free resources in Internet to help us to learn second language. Therefore, in this post, I would like to share some of my collection, which include video lesson, listening lesson, online dictionary, grammar exercises, writing activities etc, in my English learning journey.
Youtube
BBC http://www.youtube.com/user/bbclearningenglish
From grammar to pronunciation: http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL
Beginner Pronunciation: http://www.youtube.com/user/sozoexchange
Beginner listening: http://www.youtube.com/user/VOALearningEnglish
Webmaster Dictionary
http://www.merriam-webster.com/downloads/general/search_box.htm
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/linktous.html
http://www.ldoceonline.com/widgets.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/specials/2009/07/090710_widget_page_1.shtml
http://dictionary.reference.com/tools/
http://widgets.yahoo.com/widgets/dictionarycom-wotd
http://widgets.yahoo.com
English learning Exercise:
http://www.letslearnenglish.co.uk/test_page.asp?test=placement
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/081222_download.shtml
http://oxforddictionaries.com/page/betterwriting/better-writing
http://www.goodenglish.org.sg/category/improve/lessons-tips/tips-work/
http://www.goodenglish.org.sg/category/improve/lessons-tips/phrases-work/
http://www.pearsonlongman.com/professionaldevelopment/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/
http://oxforddictionaries.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/
http://esl.about.com/
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
http://www.world-english.org/
Cambridge Dictionaries Online
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/linktous.html
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/freesearch.html
Better writing
http://oxforddictionaries.com/page/betterwriting/better-writing
Small Talk
http://esl.about.com/b/2010/07/14/small-talk.htm?nl=1
Electronic grammar course
http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/grammar.html
English Pronunciation/Listening
http://international.ouc.bc.ca/pronunciation/
Free teaching materials
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/
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Youtube
BBC http://www.youtube.com/user/bbclearningenglish
From grammar to pronunciation: http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL
Beginner Pronunciation: http://www.youtube.com/user/sozoexchange
Beginner listening: http://www.youtube.com/user/VOALearningEnglish
Webmaster Dictionary
http://www.merriam-webster.com/downloads/general/search_box.htm
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/linktous.html
http://www.ldoceonline.com/widgets.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/specials/2009/07/090710_widget_page_1.shtml
http://dictionary.reference.com/tools/
http://widgets.yahoo.com/widgets/dictionarycom-wotd
http://widgets.yahoo.com
English learning Exercise:
http://www.letslearnenglish.co.uk/test_page.asp?test=placement
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/081222_download.shtml
http://oxforddictionaries.com/page/betterwriting/better-writing
http://www.goodenglish.org.sg/category/improve/lessons-tips/tips-work/
http://www.goodenglish.org.sg/category/improve/lessons-tips/phrases-work/
http://www.pearsonlongman.com/professionaldevelopment/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/
http://oxforddictionaries.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/
http://esl.about.com/
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
http://www.world-english.org/
Cambridge Dictionaries Online
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/linktous.html
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/freesearch.html
Better writing
http://oxforddictionaries.com/page/betterwriting/better-writing
Small Talk
http://esl.about.com/b/2010/07/14/small-talk.htm?nl=1
Electronic grammar course
http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/grammar.html
English Pronunciation/Listening
http://international.ouc.bc.ca/pronunciation/
Free teaching materials
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/
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How to distinguish Stationary and Stationery
This is a video from BBC about how to differentiate Stationary and Stationery. Indeed, sometimes it is quite confusing for us about them. The tips given from this video is the E in Stationery means Envelopes, A in stationary, on the other hand, means Attention. So, next time, when you buy stationery, remember to consider envelopes as well.
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Difference between Spectra Vs Spectrum Vs Spectra (Singular Vs Plural)
This is a summary of English word usage.
According to the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary:
1. Spetral (Adjective)
- specialized of the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated spectral light
2. Spectrum (Noun)
-the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or radio waves
-The colours of the spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet - can be seen in a rainbow.
3. Spectra = plural of spectrum
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According to the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary:
1. Spetral (Adjective)
- specialized of the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated spectral light
2. Spectrum (Noun)
-the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or radio waves
-The colours of the spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet - can be seen in a rainbow.
3. Spectra = plural of spectrum
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English Learning: Criterion Vs Criteria (Singular or Plural)
This is a summary of English word usage.
According to the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary:
Criterion (noun) - Singular
Meaning: a standard by which you judge, decide about or deal with something
Example: The Health Service should not be judged by financial criteria alone.
Criteria = plural of criterion
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According to the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary:
Criterion (noun) - Singular
Meaning: a standard by which you judge, decide about or deal with something
Example: The Health Service should not be judged by financial criteria alone.
Criteria = plural of criterion
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Free Online Learning: English English - Learn English at BritishCouncil
These are some of the summary from http://www.britishcouncil.org/ which are very useful for everyone who want to improve your English language. A very thank you here for www.britishcouncil.org who have provided various free of charge and very helpful resources to help everyone in this world improve their English language. The purpose for this summary is to record those useful links for everyone's time to time revision.
1. J@M, LONDON'S BEST KNOWN WEB DESIGN COMPANY
"Thirty-nine episodes take you through the development of this web design company. Each episode starts with a description of the language areas and skills it practises. There are lots of exercises to help you learn the Business English of each episode. Follow the progress of Sanjeev, J@M's newest recruit, as you learn"
2. Double click dictionary at http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish site.
"This feature started life as the Global Glossary on the British Council's LearnEnglish site, offering language support for learners of English. Users can double-click on any word, and get a definition from Cambridge Dictionaries Online. LearnEnglish has now negotiated rights to use the dictionary on the corporate site and on a couple of other named British Council sites."
3. TEST YOUR LEVEL
"Online English tests are fun and can give an indication of your ability."
4. EXAM & STUDY SKILL ARTICLES
5. SPECIALIST VOCABBUILDER
"Learn new words for your area of interest with this new Specialist Vocabbuilder."
6. GRAMMAR MOVIES
"Practise your grammar with our short movies"
7. PROFESSIONALS PODCASTS
"Develop your English listening skills by subscribing to our podcast or using our MP3 audio files and PDF scripts. You can listen to the files online, download them onto your PC or put them on your MP3 player."
8. LESSON DOWNLOAD
"Lesson downloads are a way of studying English with LEP offline."
9. Science Cubed
"Here at cubed we keep you up to date with the science that’s shaping our society and bringing a new dimension to everyday life. We give you the latest innovations in fashion and music, design and digital, film and life, to bring you the products and ideas that will change our world - prepare to be cubed..."
10. Main page of LearnEnglish
"LearnEnglish is a portal that links to all of our websites for teachers and learners of English - just one web address to remember."
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1. J@M, LONDON'S BEST KNOWN WEB DESIGN COMPANY
"Thirty-nine episodes take you through the development of this web design company. Each episode starts with a description of the language areas and skills it practises. There are lots of exercises to help you learn the Business English of each episode. Follow the progress of Sanjeev, J@M's newest recruit, as you learn"
2. Double click dictionary at http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish site.
"This feature started life as the Global Glossary on the British Council's LearnEnglish site, offering language support for learners of English. Users can double-click on any word, and get a definition from Cambridge Dictionaries Online. LearnEnglish has now negotiated rights to use the dictionary on the corporate site and on a couple of other named British Council sites."
3. TEST YOUR LEVEL
"Online English tests are fun and can give an indication of your ability."
4. EXAM & STUDY SKILL ARTICLES
5. SPECIALIST VOCABBUILDER
"Learn new words for your area of interest with this new Specialist Vocabbuilder."
6. GRAMMAR MOVIES
"Practise your grammar with our short movies"
7. PROFESSIONALS PODCASTS
"Develop your English listening skills by subscribing to our podcast or using our MP3 audio files and PDF scripts. You can listen to the files online, download them onto your PC or put them on your MP3 player."
8. LESSON DOWNLOAD
"Lesson downloads are a way of studying English with LEP offline."
9. Science Cubed
"Here at cubed we keep you up to date with the science that’s shaping our society and bringing a new dimension to everyday life. We give you the latest innovations in fashion and music, design and digital, film and life, to bring you the products and ideas that will change our world - prepare to be cubed..."
10. Main page of LearnEnglish
"LearnEnglish is a portal that links to all of our websites for teachers and learners of English - just one web address to remember."
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Free online Learning: Learn English language - Guess a word
In order to increase our English vocabulary, "guess a word" plays an important role on it. It is quite often to heard from somebody who seems know lots of vocabularies, but saying that he or she just guesses the meaning of a word. It is very frustration at the first time for me because I thought they were selfish and not willing to teach me the way he or she have used to memorizing those seldom used vocabularies. Finally, I find out a guild line to guess a word as illustrated below.
There are two important points, prefix and suffix, which are use to alter the meaning to a word by add them before and after the word, respectively. For instance, sur-, which is a prefix, means additional. Therefore, the word surcharge has a meaning of additional charge. The -let, on the other hand, which is a suffix, means small or unimportant. As a result, the word, booklet, has a meaning of small book.
There are two important points, prefix and suffix, which are use to alter the meaning to a word by add them before and after the word, respectively. For instance, sur-, which is a prefix, means additional. Therefore, the word surcharge has a meaning of additional charge. The -let, on the other hand, which is a suffix, means small or unimportant. As a result, the word, booklet, has a meaning of small book.
English learning: Could Vs Can and Could Vs Would
These are some of the summary from my english lecture today. Albeit these are not a rocket science, I think these will be a good refreshment about our english language.
What is the difference between 'could' and 'can'? For example, "could you please show me their difference?" and "can you show me their difference?". 'Could' has a meaning of possibility and 'can', on the other hand, has a meaning of ability. As a result, the former sentence has a meaning of "Is it possible for you to show me their difference" which is more polite compared to the latter sentence which has a meaning of "You have the ability and show it to me".
Next, what is the difference between 'would' and 'could'? For example, "I would help you" and "I could help you". Both 'would' and 'could' have a meaning of possibility. The former means it has a possibility in the future and not right now. But the latter means it has a possibility right now. In other words, The former sentence means "I will help you if I can" and the latter sentence means "I can help you right now if I want to".
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