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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 200 There are said to be ... From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language There are said to be ... With some verbs including 'say', 'feel', 'think', etc. 'There are / is' is used to introduce a passive. Example Sentences There are thought to be six thousand species of this class alive in New Guinea. There is felt to be a certain joy in making music with others. Quiz of the Day - Adverb Usage Quiz Intermediate to advanced English learning quiz using a wide variety of adverbs to fill in the blanks to complete a short tale about someone who wanted to learn Russian. English Worksheet of the Day - "The Language Instinct" "The Language Instinct" by Steven Pinker provides an interesting and provocative look at how we acquire our language skills. His humorous style makes this book well worth reading for both teachers and advanced level students. Yesterday's English Tip Tomorrow's English Tip This email is written by: Kenneth Beare English as 2nd Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'English Learning Tip of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement