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  Tanya June 19, 2011 12:02

  Dear Reji! I see, you have some problems with the modal verbs. They are something very special inherent in English only.

  I realize your problem but I can't answer in a few words. Actually, it is part of grammar. However, I can easily answer to your question about how to appeal to your professor. You should write:

  "Will you check out and correct......, please?" or

  "I will be very thankful if you check out and correct....."

  If you ask for something, it is the best way if you are sure that people are able to do what you ask them to. If you are not sure, you should ask using could. For example:

  Could you teach me one more lesson, please?

  Could you talk to me right away?

  Never use may or should when you ask. May means permission, Should means an advice or a polite order. Your sentence

  "You may teach me an online class" (pay attention to other mistakes) sounds awfull! It means that you permit me to teach my own lesson!!

  Besides, never use imperative sentences when you apply to people, who are older than you or occupy higher positions at work or in the society. Imperative sounds like an order and if you use a subject in an imperative sentence, it sounds so very tough!!!! (Your sentence:"After making necessary corrections you mail it back and advice me."). Believe me, it is like a nightmare!!

  Well, have I answered to your question? If not, ask again.

  Have a nice day!
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  Tanya June 18, 2011 14:46

  Dear Thai Thi! I am usually very busy on weekdays but now I am ready to answer. I can sure send you one of the best books on idioms and others but I need to know your email address. As to idioms, it is clear but what other do books you mean? I have no idea what  your major is and what books you may need. Will you tell me, please?

   
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  Oksana June 16, 2011 9:49

  Idioms and other things - http://www.english-at-home.com/vocabulary/

  

  Learn English Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
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  Oksana June 16, 2011 9:38

  Hi Truong Thai Thi,

  Look here http://www.manythings.org/listen/

  I guess this also can help to improve your reading skill.

  Regards,
  Oksana

  Audio for ESL/EFL: Listen and Read Along (Flash/MP3)

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  Tanya June 14, 2011 17:52

  Dear Huda! I can immediately tell you that in both examples of yours you can omit any relative pronouns. However, I will give you the appropriate ones in the brackets:

  This is the cat (that/which) I saw.

  That's the boy (whom)I met at the party.

  However, you can't always omit the relative pronouns. 
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  Tanya June 14, 2011 17:22

  Dear Reji! I hate to say that, but both sentences are incorrect. I realize what you mean, so, the best way to express your mind is the following:

  "The machine(car?) should be repaired/fixed and returned as soon as possible". Do you mean that?

  My advice is never to put "please' inside any sentence. We don't always use it, mostly in the Imperative or Subjunctive Moods, but if we use "please", it should be the first (mostly) or the last word:

  Will you spell your name, please?

  Please, tell me what you think about that?

   

  Is everything clear? If it is not, go on asking!

  Have a nice day!

  
  
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  Tanya June 11, 2011 11:32

  Ray, I seldom talk on Skype, sorry
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  Tanya June 11, 2011 11:32

  Mulya, you are welcome!
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  mulya rachmatoellah June 8, 2011 10:47

  hello..Tanya. I'd like to learn english with you and all of members your group. would you?

   

  thank you
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  Ray Jay June 5, 2011 15:56

  hello evryone: pls add me up on skype

  ray.jay.cabales

  thanks a lot