Discussion Groups / ESL Teaching / May 2007

What is the difference betwwen " You should have completed your work"
and " You should have complete your work" ?

Is the following sentence correct?
Since these certificates are in French, an English translation of
these documents is also attached.
Should we use *an English translation of these documents is* or *an

Hi~
Here is a sentence I coundn't figure out what it means.
Writer like to give a sarcastic twist...1910s, in a parlor of a boarding
house...

How do you pronounce the word "saboteur" in English?
Thanks!

This book first published in early of 1910s.
Does anyone know who is Parker (in this text)?
--
The old man had become a fixture at the club, like Parker down at the door,

What is the difference between "Work is done " and " Work has been
done" ?

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Hi, again~
A few question more~
1910s America, in a barren Inn in a
deadly winter, some people gethered with mysterious purpose like Agasa

Hi, dear~
Sunday is getting dark, nowadays it's getting hard to make a living (through
translation or writing fictions, whatever...), even though the world is
getting smaller and more globalized... and English seems to me more

I wonder the exact meaning of heart-balm used in this context, (background:
1910s America)
--
"Before you go, Bland," remarked Magee, smiling, "I want to ask about

There is no"o"  in the word"number", but its short form is "No." WHY?

Hello, there~!
In a novel, I found this expression and I have no idea.
A young man love a girl and proposed her but refused. The mysterious girl
asked him to get her the big money. 1910s America, in a barren Inn in a

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Does anyone know of a hospital or clinic that offers ESL classes for
patients or Patients' families?
Thanks.
Trish

I just joined this group because I've been applying to ESL schools in
various parts of Europe.  I have just been given an offer to teach at
an ESL school in Belgium and now I am wondering if it's worth the
trouble.  Does anybody know anything about teaching there?  I have