All of my students are Japanese, and I have a hard time explaining to them the difference between verbs such as "get on" and "ride". Some other ones are "fall asleep" and "sleep" as well as "put on" and "wear". I know the former ones are more actions, while the later ones are more states, but that explanation isn't so clear. Does anyone have any advice?
How to explain "get on" and "ride"?
Posted by tmrevolution · August 14, 2006 · 6 replies
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I usually explain to them by miming the actions and I have a little diagram
_________|___________|---->
______put on____|
______________wear
I explain that put on is a one time action and afterwards they are wearing the item.
Same can be done for 'get in' and 'ride.' I get in at A and then ride to B where I get out.
I hope that helps
My easy way to explain is
put on = start to wear
get on = start to ride
fall asleep = start to sleep
Another one is 'get up' and 'wake up' - some languages do not distinguish between these.
emile wrote:put on = start to wear
get on = start to ride
fall asleep = start to sleep
I like that. I'm going to 'borrow' it. 😃
You're welcome.
It's just one of those little devices that helps you out when the students have tricky questions
great explanation, emile!
and i love the diagram, mesmark. how long did that take to make?
Eric wrote:great explanation, emile!
and i love the diagram, mesmark. how long did that take to make?
highlight the text and you'll see what I did. I first just made the little diagram and after changed the colors.
To get rid of the underbars and make the text appear to float, just make the underbars white 😃