Post from Starting Over!

So, I went to see the Under 19 Rugby World cup the other day. I went along to support Japan in their match against Samoa. They were beaten pretty badly in previous games by Argentina and New Zealand but they came out fighting in this match and started off really well. The wind was against them but they fought hard and scored first but missed out on a conversion. They started to fade a bit and conceeded a few points. Overall I was impressed by their courage and fight and even thought they lost the score wasn't too bad (28-12). They were so miserable and dejected after the game but they came to thank the japanese supporters. Some of them were really cute. I loved it...lol.

They are playing Ireland on Tuesday so I will try to go and show them some support. It's over at Shaw's Bridge at 7.30 so come along if you can!

Nippon!

Hey everyone,

Just to let you know that the Under 19 Japan Rugby team are in Belfast for the Under 19 Rugby World Championship. I am hoping to go to support them on Thursday and get some pictures for you.

I saw the team walking around Belfast and they were so tall and cute...lol.

Look out for the pictures soon.

As Vs As per

Hey guys, I'm back with another question from Mune! Thanks.

This is actually quite a difficult topic because there are a few uses for “as”. So, lets start with that.

“As”
1. This is often used in a comparison “….as….as…” Example, “As beautiful as a flower” Meaning that one thing is similar or like another thing.
2. “As Mr Smith said,…..” This example is using “as” as a reference word. Meaning that you want to talk about something Mr Smith has said before.

There are several other examples that can be found here - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/as

“As per”
1. “As per” is similar to point 2 above. It is a reference to something that has been said or stated. It is similar to "According to/In accordance with/In response to" You can see some examples here - http://wsu.edu/~brians/errors/asper.html

This is quite a difficult topic and "as per" is often formal and for business situations. Therefore, I would recommend only higher level students to try to use this, maybe in a business class or letter.

Let me know if you need more help with this.

Helpless Vs Useless

Hey everyone, I'm back again with some more pearls of wisdom...lol.

Another wonderful example of confused words.

“Helpless” – This means you cannot do anything about your situation and you feel that you have no choices or options.

Example, “She felt helpless when she was lost in the countryside without her mobile phone”

“Useless” – This means that something or someone has no use or purpose. It is also for things that cannot help you.

Example, “They are so useless. They can’t organise a business class for me” (Mune this is a joke for you!)

Sorry

Hey guys,

Sorry I haven't put any new things on the blog in a while. It has been busy here. I do have a few of your questions prepared and I will update really soon.

Thanks for all your ideas and questions.

Gross!!!!

Another classic mistake!! Can you figure it out?

Chokies

So the first person to ask me about this mistake was Mune. He wasn’t sure what the problem was so I will explain.

“Chokies” has a bad/negative image. It is a terrible product name. This word is connected to the word “Choke”.

“Choke” means that when you eat something, the food becomes stuck in your throat and you can’t breathe.

I have no idea where this product name came from or where this company is based but I would never buy these cookies. Sounds dangerous!!!!! hahahahaha

Check your dictionaries!

Hope that helps.