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Program 10: Comparing the World: Comparatives and Superlatives

Learn to describe differences, highlight similarities, and express the extremes of anything.

Instructor: Claudio
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Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate (CEFR A2-B1)

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About this course

Making comparisons is a fundamental aspect of descriptive English. In this program, you will master how to show similarities and differences using Comparative and Superlative adjectives. You will learn the spelling rules for short, long, and "-y" ending adjectives, as well as essential irregular forms (like better and worst). You will also discover how to express equality using "as...as" and inferiority using "less...than." To make your spoken English more precise and native-like, you will practice using qualifying expressions (such as much faster, slightly less, or twice as old). By applying these structures to a diverse vocabulary encompassing geography, animals, food, and family, you will significantly enhance your ability to describe the world around you.

What you'll learn

Students will learn the grammatical rules for forming comparative and superlative adjectives based on syllable count. They will learn how to structure sentences for equality, inferiority, and superiority, and master the use of qualifying expressions (e.g., a lot, much, slightly, almost, twice as) to precisely vary the strength or extent of their comparisons.

Skills you'll gain

Comparative Adjectives (-er / more) Superlative Adjectives (-est / most) Expressions of Equality (as...as) Qualifying Expressions Irregular Adjectives Descriptive Vocabulary (Animals Geography Food Family)

Syllabus

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Module 1 4 hours

Making Comparisons

• Compare two things, places, or people accurately using standard and irregular adjectives (e.g., "This car is much faster than the other one").
• Identify and express the ultimate or extreme item in a group using superlatives (e.g., "Winter is the coldest season," "The falcon is the fastest animal").
• State exact similarities or inferiority using "as...as" and "less...than" (e.g., "She's almost as tall as her brother").
• Vary the exact strength of a comparison using qualifiers (e.g., "He is slightly less interested," "This is twice as expensive").
• Utilize a broad descriptive vocabulary to analyze and describe physical traits, geographical locations, and preferences in daily conversation.

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