What is the difference between “then” and “than” ?
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Then: means "at that time" and is used to talk about when things will happen Example: I was living in Cairo then Than: Is used to compare things Example: They observe rather than act.
Hello! Then is an adverb. We use it to refer to a previously mentioned time. Example: In the year 1990, there were no mobile phones. Communication was more difficult then. Than is a preposition. We use it in comparison structure. Example: John is taller than his brother.
- JennyCertified ESL Teacher who helps her student in Conversational English.
Then is a conjunction. Than is used to compare two things, person or object
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- Can you share your experience how you teach students conditionals?
What kind of method do you use to explain clearly each conditional for students? Do you provide some examples from real life and how you do it? Thank you!
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Tsebo Lucia Lehloa
The best approach is to expose students to the what conditionals are through explanation. Explain all the types of conditionals providing examples for each. Then the details of the structure of each type of conditionals would better come last, then strengthen understanding by having the student produce written and spoken language. Lastly, expose them to more reading and real life listening examples regarding this, sometimesas homework. To gauge their understanding of the structure, give fill in exercises.
- Could you explain me, please, when I need to use 0,1,2,3 and mixed conditionals? Thank you!
Can you provide examples?
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1. 0 (zero) conditional is general truth 2. First conditional (one) Real, possible future conditions 3. Second conditional,Hypothetical or unlikely future or present situation. 4. Third condition is hypothetical past situation with no real outcome 5.Mixed conditional consists of past conditions with present consequences
- What strategy do you use to get the student to schedule another class?
could get your strategies?
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provide homework or practice exercises, then follow-up with an email or a message and then invite them to book another class
