When should I use "a discussion of" vs. "a discussion on" vs. "a ...
A discussion of a topic — this brings to mind a true discussion, going into all sorts of details of the topic (and only the topic). A discussion on a topic — here I picture the discussion to be somewhat one …
prepositions - Can I say "something in discussion" to refer to the ...
The paragraph under consideration has nothing to do with his moral integrity. The context is about how to understand a specific paragraph in an article about a rich man. Can I use “the paragraph...
ESL Conversation Questions - What if...? (I-TESL-J)
Conversation Questions What if...? A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. If you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do? If a classmate asked you for the answer to a question …
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Nov 6, 2006 · Is it correct to say 'we had a discussion about something' Can one discuss 'about'? I thought it's 'talk about' or discuss on' a subject. Perhaps one can have a discussion 'about' a topic or …
ESL Conversation Questions - Meeting People (I-TESL-J)
Conversation Questions Meeting People A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. Do you enjoy meeting new people? What are some good things to ask someone you just met? What are …
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Kayi - Teaching Speaking: Activities to Promote Speaking in a Second ...
Activities To Promote Speaking Discussions After a content-based lesson, a discussion can be held for various reasons. The students may aim to arrive at a conclusion, share ideas about an event, or find …
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Jul 20, 2007 · I have been confused by the use of discussion for a long time, whether in the singular or plural form? Can I say: 1, I am involved in discussions with Jack... 2, We had a good discussion, or …
ESL Conversation Questions - Food & Eating (I-TESL-J)
Conversation Questions Food & Eating A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. Related: Restaurants, Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Diets, Tipping About how many different …
"Tabled", US vs UK - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Here it means we put off discussion of a topic for whatever reason, but usually because we don't see that it is possible to reach an agreement now — not enough interested parties are present, perhaps, …