Lesson 16: Problem points
This lesson looks at common difficulties in English: using either/neither/so to express similarity, the difference between make and do, and the structure would rather.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will study common difficulties in English and the typical mistakes learners make. You will learn how to use either correctly in negative sentences, neither and so to express similarity, and you will understand the difference between make and do. You will also get to know the structure would rather, which expresses preference. The aim is to improve the accuracy of your speaking and writing at B1 level.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Use 'either' correctly in negative sentences
- Express similarity with 'neither' and 'so' + auxiliary verb
- Distinguish between the uses of 'make' and 'do'
- Form and use the structure 'would rather' to express preference
- Avoid the typical mistakes made with these structures
Lesson vocabulary
- either I don't like coffee. I don't either.
- neither Neither do I.
- so So do I.
- make a mistake Don't make the same mistake twice.
- make a decision She needs to make a decision soon.
- make an effort He always makes an effort to be on time.
- do homework Have you done your homework yet?
- do the washing up Can you do the washing up after dinner?
- do your best Just do your best and don't worry.
- would rather I would rather stay at home tonight.
- would rather not She would rather not talk about it.
- auxiliary verb In 'So do I', 'do' is the auxiliary verb.
- negative sentence I haven't seen that film. Neither have I.
- make a noise Please don't make a noise in the library.
- do a course I'm doing a language course at Kabinata.
In other languages: Български