Easy English with Teacher J volume # 2 | Page 2

Hello,

I created this e-magazine for parents of the many students that I teach. Of course anyone can use it and you are welcome to share it. If we as parents do not keep up with our language skills, it will be difficult for us to help our children with their language lessons and homework. I hope you will find something in this issue that may help you or your child in learning some Easy English!

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Teacher

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By Teacher J

The Basics

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Let's get started!

Titles

It is not common to use titles (Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.) when referring to yourself.

However, it is polite to use titles with others in formal situations, unless they give you permission to do otherwise.

Examples:

I'm Mr. Robert Smith. (Title is not necessary here.)

I'm Robert Smith. (Better)

I'm Dr. Sampson. (Okay, if you want

to keep the relationship formal)

(After an introduction)

Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith.

Oh, please call me "Bob."

Do not use titles with first names, and do not use last names alone without titles.

Hello, Mr. Kevin (Wrong!)

Hi, Kevin (Okay)

Good morning, Smith (Wrong!)

Good morning, Mrs. Smith (Correct)

Rule