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Using “Get to” and “Got to”


Phrase・言葉 | Meaning・意味 | Example・例文 |
get to | arrive
到着する
(touchaku suru) | “I get to work around 8am.”
I arrive at work around 8am. |
get to | can / get the opportunity to
機会を得る
(kikai (w)o eru) | "I get to go home early today."
I can go home early today. |
got to | have to / must / obligation
~しなければならない
(~shina kereba naranai) | “I’ve got to finish this today.”
I have to finish this today.
I must finish this today. |

Using "Get to" and "Got to"

"Get to" is usually positive. For example, "I get to work whenever I want." It is used with things you like or make you happy.

It is also used to talk about transport and methods of getting to places. For example, "How do you get to Sapporo Station? I catch the bus."

When people are talking and use "got to" in a sentence, they might change it to “gotta” which is a casual version of the phrase. For example,

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Words Starting With Q | Scrabble Words | Qq

List of Words Starting with Qq

Learn over 300 words that start with Q, including definitions | Language School AGREATDREAM

You will find a large list of words starting with the letter Q on this page. They are sorted by the number of letters they have. If you find any we have missed, please contact us so we can add them to the list.

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7 Letter Words - Words Beginning With Q - A List With Scores
100 7-letter Words Starting With Q

quizzed; quizzer; quizzes; quickly; quezals; quetzal; quokkas; quicken; quacked; quicker; quaking; quickie; quipped; quixote; quippus; quakily; quibble; quaffed; quipper; quavery; quaffer; qualify; quivery; qubytes; quondam; qabalah; quiches; quirked; quantum; quahaug; quaichs; quamash; queenly; quantic; quavers; quayage; quintic; quinces; qiviuts; quahogs; quadric; queuing; quivers; quaggas; quaighs; quomodo; qwertys; quakers; quorums; quakier; quohogs; quinary; quoting; quartic; quangos; quelled; quiring; quietly; qabalas; quashed; quality; quadded; queerly; quilled; qurshes; quinela; quilted; quillet; qui

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Verbs: What are Verbs?

Verbs describe the way someone or something does something.

They describe an action, like the words eat, sleep, love, and study.

They are actions, words that involve motion or physical activity.

Verb List(動詞リスト)
Verbs beginning with the letter A

accept
add
admire
admit
advise
afford
agree
alert | allow
amuse
analyse
announce
annoy
answer
apologise
appear | applaud
appreciate
approve
argue
arrange
arrest
arrive
ask | attach
attack
attempt
attend
attract
avoid |

Beginning with the letter B

back
bake
balance
ban
bang
bare
bat
bathe
battle
beam | beg
behave
belong
bleach
bless
blind
blink
blot
blush
boast | boil
bolt
bomb
book
bore
borrow
bounce
bow
box
brake | branch
breathe
bruise
brush
bubble
bump
burn
bury
buzz |

Verbs beginning  with the letter C

calculate
call
camp
care
carry
carve
cause
challenge
change
charge
chase
cheat
check
cheer
chew | choke
chop
claim
clap
clean
clear
clip
close

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Master the Art of Professional Email Writing: Essential Tips for Clear, Compelling Communication

Mastering the Art of Email: A Guide to Clear and Compelling Communication

Crafting the perfect email is like writing a letter to the world—your message can be a simple knock on the door or an eloquent invitation to step inside. Whether you're just entering the workforce or you're a seasoned leader, the skill of writing impactful emails is one of the most essential tools you’ll use in your professional life. Emails hold power—the power to motivate, clarify, and connect, or, when done poorly, the power to confuse, frustrate, or even be ignored. But worry not! With a few key strategies, you can turn your emails into clear, actionable, and engaging communication.

So, how do you ensure that your emails don’t just blend into the noise but instead leave an impression? Let’s walk through the steps of mastering this essential skill.

The Building Blocks of a Brilliant Email

Every email you send, whether to a colleague or a new contact, follows a basic structure. However, it’s in how you execute each part that will set you apart from the rest. From the subject line to the final sign-off, each component plays a role.

1. The Subject Line: Your First (and Only) Chance to

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Study Tips + How to Excel in Studying English Effectively – Advanced Guide, Version 3

Study Tips - Below are a few ideas on studying English effectively.

There are many ways to study English, but many students ask which is the most effective. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a single answer that is right for every student. However... I can certainly give advice. Here are some helpful guidelines as to how to study that should help.

Warming-up to Study English

Just as there are exercises to help you warm up before you play some basketball or other sport, there are exercises which can help you warm up to study English. Here are some simple exercises to help you warm up.

How to Study Effectively
Study Tips
1: Activate Your Vocabulary

Activate your vocabulary by thinking or speaking briefly about the subject you are about to work on. For example, if you are going to study English on topics that focuses on vacations, take a moment to think about your last vacation, what you did, what you enjoyed, etc. This simple exercise will help your brain warm-up to vocabulary that you are likely to encounter as you study English about this particular subject.

2: Activate Your Grammar

Activate your grammar

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Emulate – Vocabulary

Emulate: To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation Emulate - Vocabulary
ˈɛmjʊleɪt/ verb: emulate; 3rd person present: emulates; past tense: emulated; past participle: emulated; gerund or present participle: emulating Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. "most rulers wished to emulate Alexander the Great" Synonyms
imitate, copy, reproduce, mimic, mirror, echo, follow, model oneself on, take as a model, take as an example; imitate. "hers is not a hairstyle I wish to emulate" Computing
reproduce the function or action of (a different computer, software system, etc.). "The adaptor is factory set to emulate an NVidia graphics board." Other Examples
Charleston wants to emulate Manhattan's selfie-ready linear park but avoid the displacement it wrought. Is that possible? Published in 1991, it's not the oldest emulation that's on offer but it's probably the best for feeling like you're using a full computer setup. The Philadelphia 76ers should be looking to emulate the San Antonio Spurs and their success statistically in almost every season. Gandhi Sangrahalay director Razi Ahmad on Thursday called upon the students to emulate the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi Origi

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How to Study in Six Simple Steps

How to Study in Six Simple Steps
Space (1)

How to Study: It is easier to study when you are in a comfortable space. Make room, mentally and physically, for studying. Take a deep breath and pause for a moment before you start. Remember the types of things that make you comfortable. Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can focus without distractions.

Place (2)

Personalize your workspace. Surround yourself with items that inspire and motivate you. This could include quotes, posters or images that help you remember things. Arrange your desk and study materials in a way that makes it easy to study. Use organizers, shelves and containers to keep everything tidy but accessible. Also remove all the things you don't need on your desk. Lots of people just pile up stuff and move it to the side but this makes it difficult to study at times.

Pace (3)

Notice the way you like to work, and adjust your pace accordingly. If you work slowly just allow more time to study. A 10-minute break for 30 minutes study works for a lot of people. Also don't forget to check how much you actually remembering after studying for about 30 minutes. It's easy to study for hou

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#/trackback – The Art of Website Trackback Etiquette

The Art of Website Trackback Etiquette
Trackback Etiquette: Using trackbacking as a traffic building tool is a fine art. Many bloggers make the mistake of going trackback crazy before their blog has enough or even any content. This may bring new readers in but they will not stay long or bookmark your site as you don’t give them a reason to. It is also important to know your place in the blog hierarchy. The really popular bloggers are trackbacked constantly so you will not likely get their attention by trackbacking because you will be one of many. You need to carefully pick and choose who you trackback and when you trackback if you want to use it for building your blog traffic. Trackback spam is also a big problem nowadays, so when you receive a trackback to your blog, make sure you check to see the blog that initiated it, it could be a spam blog. You will know this because the blog doesn’t have any original content, it just republishes the content of other blogs. I suggest you delete any trackback spam and only let the real trackbacks from real blogs go through live on to your blog or website. Try some trackbacks today and see if it will open doors to new relationships with other bloggers. Here’s to your blogging success, Yaro

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付加疑問文 | Tag Questions + Dialogue

付加疑問文 Tag Questions + Dialogue

Listen for the tag questions.

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Mari:
You know what’s the worst?

Alison:
What?

Mari:
When you have to go to the bathroom so badly, and you just cannot find a public restroom.

Alison:
It’s so true, and there aren’t very many alternatives.

Mari:
No. And I feel like we’re so lucky in the US because we have a lot of public restrooms. If you’ve traveled extensively, you don’t always get to places that have them.

Alison:
Exactly.

Mari:
And then you realize… Pretty lucky. Now, the flip side of that is that they are not always the cleanest places, are they?

Alison:
I know! I always worry about my hygiene when I go in. I was in a public restroom the other day, and there were no soap dispensers and no paper towels.

Mari:
I understand. And sometimes, there’s a lack of privacy, like there’s not really doors, and the door doesn’t lock. But you know, when it’s an 

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Spicy Food & Conjunctions

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Spicy Food

How much spice is too much? Some people love spicy food. In many cultures, ingredients like chilies and hot pepper are common. Other cultures use garlic, ginger, or horseradish to spice up their food. Many people in the United States love hot sauce. They use it on almost everything from eggs to sandwiches! If you ask an American, they will probably have a favorite brand of hot sauce they like to use.

Spicy food can be good for your body. It can help with congestion if you have a cold. It can make you sweat, which cools your skin off. In hot countries, many people eat spicy food all the time so that they can feel cooler. However, if you are not used to spicy food, it can make you feel sick. It sometimes causes indigestion or just burns your tongue. It’s important to be careful and drink a lot of water if you are new to eating spicy food. Some people even drink milk, as it can help stop the spread of the heat.

Bryan and Carly are talking about some spicy food that Carly ate. Find out what they think about it in this English lesson.

Dialogue

Carly

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