Fransy Fancy English

Hello and welcome to Fransy Fancy English!  Today, we'll be looking at these four words that rhyme. Let's get down to it!   Admit (to) something   Admit (to) doing something   Admit to someone that you did something  Admission (noun)   A. The verb "admit" can be followed by a noun or gerund. The preposition to is often omitted. When we admit (to) our mistakes, we accept and confirm that we made a mistake but we're not so enthusiastic about doing it. We usually admit that we did something wrong or bad. The meaning of "admit" is similar to the meaning of the verb "confess".  "I hate to admit it but he is supremely skilled." "I must admit, he is a different breed!"  "Admit it! I’m right, aren’t I?" "I admit I'm wrong / I made a mistake, okay?"  "I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me."  "I refuse to admit defeat."  "He admitted (to) having stolen my food."  "Sh

Conserve, Reserve or Preserve? Hello and welcome to Fransy Fancy English! Let's spot the differences between these three verbs. CONSERVE (verb) CONSERVATION (noun) CONSERVE (verb) A.  We must try to conserve water, energy and natural resources, which means to avoid their wasteful use. As far as the environment is concerned, to conserve is to maintain or protect it from harm.  "I must conserve my energy. I'll need it later!" "Turn off unnecessary lights to conserve electricity." "To conserve resources, use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable and bring reusable bags to the grocery store." "You can make an effort to conserve water by taking shorter showers." "The primary reason to conserve forests and wildlife is to provide oxygen to breathe." CONSERVATION (noun) The careful use of natural resources in order to prevent waste is called conservation. In terms of cultural heritage, the conservation of historical buildings and

Hire, Recruit or Employ? Hello and welcome to Fransy Fancy English! Let's look into theses words! HIRE (verb) HIRING (noun) Hire When someone is hired, they are going to be paid to do a short-term job.  "I would like to hire an interior designer for my new house." "He was hired three two ago." "He hired a private investigator to follow his wife." "They aren't hiring now. Try sending your resume again in September." Hiring When a job post opens up, the hiring process starts. The organization looks for new talents and the candidates submit their CVs.  "Who is responsible for hiring and firing in this company?" RECRUIT (verb) RECRUITMENT (noun) Recruit An organization starts recruiting a long time before a position opens and it is carried out regularly. To recruit is to search for, attract and retain the best talents for your company. "It's difficult to recruit experienced staff." "There are plans to recrui

Hello and welcome to Fransy Fancy English! Let's talk about the different types of roads and streets. Types of roads Road Roads connect two cities and are made to facilitate travelling between these places. They are found in rural and suburban areas. You don't usually see pedestrians, cafes or shops on a road. "Take the second road on the left and then follow the signs." "Our house is on a peaceful/calm/quiet/busy road." "The standard speed limit on urban roads is 50 kmph." "Why is there always construction on this road?" "The road was blocked by fallen logs." "It takes six hours by road." "We'll leave when the roads are clear." "He was involved in a road accident." "Road bumps/​humps limit the speed of cars." ROADS IN THE US  Arterial roads An arterial road is a high-speed urban road that delivers a large volume of traffic to freeways or expressways.  Expressway Express