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When Writing, The Difference Between “This” and “It”

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Do you get confused between “this” and “it” when writing in English? This article will teach you how to quickly distinguish between the two when you’re writing. 1.  This Use “this” when you’re introducing a topic or object for the first time , or when you want to emphasize it. “This” is often used to introduce a new topic or object into the conversation.  2. It Use “it” when you’ve already mentioned the topic or object and it’s clear what you’re referring to . “It” is a pronoun used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified. For example: Photo by theskyshine.com Use “this” when you’re introducing the fragrance for the first time or want to emphasize it. “This” is often used to introduce a new topic or object into the conversation. Use “it” when you’ve already mentioned the fragrance and it’s clear what you’re referring to. “It” is a pronoun used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified. So, in this case, both are correct. You ca...

Mastering the Language of Scents: How to Pronounce ‘Cologne'

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  In English, The word “ Cologne” is pronounced as kəˈloʊn .  How to pronounce: The first syllable is like the “ co -” in “comet”, pronounced as /kə/. The second syllable is like “ lone ”, pronounced as /ˈloʊn/.   If you’re speak“Köln” in German, city which sounds like "KUR-luhn". In Korean,  " 남자 향수 (men fragrance)   "  is pronounced as  namja hyangsu .  How to pronounce: 남자 (nam-ja) : This means “man” or “male”. 향수 ( hyang-su ) : This means “perfume” or “fragrance”. So, “남자 향수” would translate to “men’s fragrance” or “men’s perfume” in English.  Importantly,  you can emphasize ‘Nam’ and ‘hyang' . It's  sound more like a native Korean speaker. 🎀  If you have any questions in both Korean and English, please let me know. I look forward to seeing you in a new post  English, korean,  pronunciation ,  Cologne, menfragrance, 남자향수, 남자, 향수

A Guide to Speaking: Pronouncing ‘Hermès’ with Confidence

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In English, The correct pronunciation of the brand “ Hermès ” is “ air-mez” . The “H” at the beginning of the name is silent , and the final ‘s’ is pronounced like a ‘z’.” In korean, The correct pronunciation of the brand “ Hermès ” is “에르메스 (e-reumesue) ” .   When Koreans pronounce it, they say ‘Hermès’ very flatly without any intonation.  Tip: T o appear more natural and proficient in Korean, try speaking with a smaller mouth shape. You can pronounce it like a native Korean. 🎀  If you have any questions in both Korean and English, please let me know. I look forward to seeing you in a new post  English, korean,  pronunciation ,  Hermès ,  에르메스, 발음 Reference by photo theskyshine.com

Scent vs Fragrance: Understanding the Language of Perfumes

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  In English , Both “ scent comparison ” and “ fragrance comparison ” are correct and can be used when talking about perfumes. The words “scent” and “fragrance” are often used interchangeably in this context.  However, “ fragrance” is more commonly used in the perfume industry, so “fragrance comparison” might be more appropriate if you’re writing for a perfume-focused audience. Also, you can use both “fragrance” and “scent” when talking about perfume with your friends. Both terms are commonly used and understood in casual conversation. “ Fragrance” is often used to refer to a pleasant smell, especially from a perfume , while “ scent” can refer to any kind of smell . So, if you’re discussing the pleasant aroma of a perfume, either term would be appropriate and natural to use. In Korean ,   In Korean, the connotation changes when you use the words “향기 비교” (fragrance comparison) and “냄새 비교” (smell comparison). When you want to talk or write about perfume, it’s more natural t...