Looking for Testers
August 19 2009
Lingofeeds is looking for English learners and teachers to make up a group of testers to help improve the site. In exchange for free access to the entire site, we’ll ask for simple feedback on what works and what you think we can do to improve our site. If you are interested please send an email to Lingofeeds stating your interest in becoming a tester. We’ll get right back with a free access username and password. There are limited free accounts available, so please sign up soon!
Lingofeeds is working towards the goal of providing English learning in specific, professional situations. The idea is that rather than learn grammar and usage in general areas, it’s better to focus on learning English in your chosen profession. By focusing on key phrases and specific contexts, you can improve your English and put it to work right away. Instead of studying English and then trying to import the jargon for your profession into your studies, Lingofeeds is committed to incorporating professional context, and jargon into the English learning experience.
Here’s an example:
Let’s say you are working for an international bank. You’d like to brush up on your English. A standard grammar book you might find in class would provide an example like this:
‘Although’, ‘even though’, and ‘though’ all introduce a full clause that includes both subject and verb. The three expressions can be used interchangeably.
Although
Examples:
Although it was time to go, Peter decided to stay another hour.
Jane decided to move to Alaska, although the weather is very cold.
Studying English with Lingofeeds resources you’ll find examples that are far more relevant to your professional and career goals:
‘Although’, ‘even though’, and ‘though’ all introduce a full clause that includes both subject and verb. The three expressions can be used interchangeably.
Although
Example:
I decided to open a savings bank account although I wanted to open a fixed bank account.
Although the stock is low, a new shipment has been ordered.
