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By Kenneth Beare, About.com Guide to ESL since 1997

First name or last name?

Friday October 3, 2008
Hello, Mr Franks! doesn't make much sense if you are talking to your friend Peter. However, it makes plenty of sense if you are speaking to the director of the company.

There are different ways to talk to people depending on your relationship and the situation. Here are the basics of using first name, titles, and other forms in spoken English.

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February 15, 2008 at 12:42 pm
(1) mohamed askar says:

i am preparing a special course for arab studentes i neeed any help plz contact

February 20, 2008 at 8:57 am
(2) MHUCK says:

You can devise a module for arab students with learning objectives and exercises. A modular approach in English as Foreign Language/Second Language is advisable. We were devised an INTERACTIVE (English as Second Language) for Korean students who are studying English Proficiency at University of the East-Caloocan Campus, Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines this school year 2008-2009. mhuckgayeta.ue@gmail.com

October 19, 2008 at 2:18 am
(3) Abdifatah Kare says:

I am a Somalilander by Birth, born and grown in Hargeisa. At the time been I am at Hargiesa University, faculty of Science and Technology as Assistant Dean.
I like to improve my english language and I thank for this website

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