Comparatives and superlatives

An American teacher explains adjectives and their comparative and superlative forms. Even if your English is good and you already understand the grammar, it’s a good listening exercise. Paul has a very clear and understandable way of speaking.

bête comme tes pieds…

As stubborn as a mule : têtu comme un mule Les anglophones adorent ces expressions. Choisissez un mot qui complète les phrases suivantes: nails, silk, gold, a bat, a dodo, a post, a parrot, houses, a brick, a peacock, a flash, a mouse, 1. (sage) As good as…2. (dur) As hard as…3. (stupide)As thick as… [...]

comparatives

This is a short review of how to compare two different things in English. A very common mistake is to use ‘more’ everywhere it’s more easy! It’s easier. Here are the rules: short adjectives like big, small, old, young – you simply add ‘er’ to the end. Note that the final consonant doubles where there [...]