Should or should be+ing I am wondering which is the best or the nuance between should and should be+ing : - we should take better care of the planet OR - we should be taking better care of the planet (it is what I heard on the radio) What adds the progressive form ? What is the difference between these two forms ?

"He had been thoroughly English" (An Unofficial Rose by Iris Murdoch), what does it exactly mean ?

This week, during my english, we have read an extract full of mystery of An Unofficial Rose by Iris Murdoch. And I am not sure to have understood it thoroughly.

 

"He had been thoroughtly English, and though this was rather beautiful it was something for which she (Marie-Laure) now had to pay. Which is the meaning of being thoroughly English. What is implied, what is the meaning, if there is a specific one ?

 

Thamks for your light.

 

Anne

Translation of "Faire signe à quelqu´un" in English ? How do say in English, "fais moi signe" : - "Let me knom when you are available" in the sense of telling me when we can have a talk by Italki for instance - Or "Get in touch" in the sense of giving news from you. - In what context do you use : "make a sign to me"

To make someone feel like What is it correct : you have made me feel like + ing OR you have given me feel like ?

Reading and writing are not enough to improve your level in a foreign language I have thought for a long time that reading, writing and listening were the best way to manage to make real progress in a foreign language. My belief is more nuanced today ; I really think that you cannot keep up improving your level without speaking. That is why I have decided to go to Italki , I have taken the plunge ! Still alive ! That is nice to speak with native speakers who are so difficult to find in your own country. I want to speak English no more with French people in a class with a teacher ; it does not work any more for me ; I stagnate , it is so inhibiting and artificial to have to speak english with your collegues. So many years of learning English to find yourself speaking english with people from your own country. That is really no more possible for me ! This is a complete nonsense. Fortunatly, there are sites on the internet like Italki where I think we can find many opportunities to speak. Skype seems quite the best way to come into contact easily.