I thought that learning to speak English was boring; that was till I enrolled in a course at Veta. Rajgopalan's classes are not just amusing, but amazing. His timing, and the way he brings across subtle differences in usage were eyeopeners. Here's an example: what is the difference between 'find time' and 'get time'?
If you find time to do something, you allot some time from a busy schedule to do something. Don't bother, I'll find time to reply to your text message.
If you get time to do something, you have time available to you to do something.Whenever I get time, I read.
If you find time to do something, you allot some time from a busy schedule to do something. Don't bother, I'll find time to reply to your text message.
If you get time to do something, you have time available to you to do something.Whenever I get time, I read.
Have you watched Rajagopal sir's programme on Jaya TV?
ReplyDeleteTrue! Mr Rajagopal's classes are not merely amusing,but amazing too! Nothing like a sense of humour to steer bemused,bewildered students through the treacherous minefield of English grammar!
ReplyDeleteEverybody admires Rajagopal sir handling grammar classes. I do accept the courtjester's comments. My wish is Rajagopal sir should handle the evening language club (Veta Madley). Will he?
ReplyDeleteYou are right. There are many veta students who have not studied in his class, and when other speak about him, they are fascinated. By the way, can the word 'Time' be used in plural? Times?
ReplyDeleteSir, you have stated that "Find time" is to allot sometime from a busy schedule and "Get time" is to have time available to do something.
ReplyDeleteNow my question is "will these explanations be clearly given in the regular / standard dictionaries available in the market?"
Because not all (who really wish to improve their spoken English) are economically strong to buy good dictionaries by spending hundreds of rupees.
In this condition what'd be your suggestions to the people / students who wish to improve their communicative skills in English.
E.g. Difference between Crispy and Crunchy..
The meaning that is given in Oxford dictionary is not the same with the meaning given in Longmans Dictionary.
Baffling... Isn't it?
Both the words mean the same thing: something that is pleasantly hard when you bite, and makes noise while you eat.
ReplyDeleteHowever, crisp or crispy is used before cooked items such as cookies or chips, while crunchy is used of fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Whenever my boss (National Trainer) asks something there must be some meaning hidden in it.
ReplyDeleteIf you feel like asking the question "can the word 'Time' be used in plural? Times?", then I must say "YES"
As per my knowledge:
TIMES can be used in two ways
1. as a preposition E.g. 2 times 2 equals 4.
2. to compare something. E.g. Peter is five time better than James.
3. to specify a period of time. E.g. Those times my grandmother used to smoke cigars.
The discussion in this blog is quite interesting. I am just a beginner. I am as competent as you are. But I still want to improve my English. Let me join a course in Veta.
ReplyDeleteSrini sir,
ReplyDeleteShould we "join" a course or "enroll on" a course or "enroll for" or "enroll in" a course?
How about phrases such as 'at times' and 'sometimes'?
ReplyDeleteAnd do you know what it means--to do time?
ReplyDeleteAt times and sometimes are grammatically adverbs.
ReplyDeleteE.g. He is soft and at times harsh. (At frequent and regular intervals)
E.g. Sometimes he is harsh (Occasionally)
Am I right?