What’s the difference between them?
Well especially means “particularly” or “above all” (sobre todo).
My mother loves flowers, especially roses
Lots of tourists visit the city, especially in summer
Specially is used to talk about the specific purpose of something.
This course is specially designed for you
My father’s suit was made specially for him by a tailor in London
I hope that’s clear.
Until next week 👋
She loves animals, especially dogs
This week’s 3 tips:
SOMETHING TO AVOID 🫣
🤦🏻♀️ “Have careful”
“Ten cuidado”. Yes, but this is one of those occasions where we use “be” rather than “have” in English.
✅ “Be careful”
So always make sure to say “be careful”.
Please be careful when driving at night
Be careful! It’s hot!
SOMETHING TO SOUND CONFIDENT 😁
👔 Business jargon explained
“Streamline”
To streamline is make a system, an organisation etc. work in a better, simpler, more efficient way. Especially in a way that saves money. It can be done by automation, simplification or elimination of unnecessary steps.
The new CEO wants to streamline all administrative processes and reduce costs
Click below to read an article on the subject 👇
SOMETHING DIFFICULT 🧐
📰 Newspapers understood
Stand down - Resign from office (dimitir)
Not up to scratch - To not be good enough
Turn on president - To attack unexpectedly
Shaky performance - Poor performance
Keep learning,
The Crystal Clear English Team
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