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05 January 2010
ACTUALLY vs AT PRESENT
Many foreign students think that Actually means "now". But they are wrong!
ACTUALLY means really or in fact. But if we want to say NOW, we must say AT THE MOMENT, AT PRESENT or simply NOW.
Look:
Mary: Would you like a coffee, Johnny Boy?
Johnny: No, Mary, actually/in fact/really I'd prefer a whiskey. Could I have a double... two ice
Mary: Sorry Johnny, but at present/at this moment/now I have no whiskey but i have some lovely ice.
Johnny: All right then, give me a glass of milk, Mary girl, no ice
Be careful, student. Actually is a false friend. It is not what it seems.
C U
Mike Teacher (but you can call me Mike, or just Teach)
Your real friend.
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- sent by Mike Teacher at 19:04h
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- sent by Mike Teacher at 19:04h
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