Everyday Grammar - VOA Learning English What Is Popular in Different Countries? - February 22, 2024
Feb 22, 2024
Short lessons on clearer, more concise English writing. Examples show how to explain why a public figure is beloved and how to tighten sentences. Discussions about why baseball thrives in Venezuela and how ramen is described in Japan. Playful notes on talking about soccer and word choice pitfalls.
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Furkan's Message About A Turkish Star
- Furkan from Turkey wrote that Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ is popular in Turkey.
- John Russell uses Furkan's message as a teaching example to demonstrate editing and adding reasons for popularity.
Edit Out Unnecessary Phrases
- Remove unnecessary words to make statements clearer and more direct.
- John Russell suggests deleting “I think” and explaining why Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ is popular by naming traits like handsome, talented, and wealthy.
Popularity Implies Wide Recognition
- When you call someone popular, you usually don't need to prove it with "the whole country knows him."
- John Russell notes popularity implies wide recognition and recommends explaining reasons behind it instead.