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Q&A with Danielle

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Q&A with Danielle

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Ask Danielle your questions about the English language. Post your questions in the chat and she'll answer them live.

What's your favorite idiom?

It's raining cats and dogs."

raining very hard

Let's play it by ear.

1. handle a situation at the moment; impromptu 2. play without sheet music

What's the difference between the tenses "I went to Paris" and "I have been to Paris"? When should I use one or the other?

I went to Paris (last year). I have been to Paris (several times).

How do you know when to use the simple present and the present progressive?

Water boils at 100 degrees. The water is boiling now, so add the pasta.

What are things you say to your friends that English books never teach?

How can I improve my vocabulary skills?

What is the meaning of "innit"?

What's the difference? "I wish she would understand my instructions." "I wish she understood my instructions."

Can you recommend some songs for learning English?

1. If I Were a Boy -Beyonce 2. Thinking Out Loud -Ed Sheeran 3. All of Me -John Legend

What are some examples of oxymorons?

contradictory terms together

"Love all you perfect imperfections." The memory left a bitter sweet feeling. This is pasta is awfully good. The new artist had a small crowd watch him play.

What should I learn/focus on...US or British English?

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Full Video Duration: 25 minutes
Aired: about 2 years ago