examples. I teach ESL and I don't know exactly how to explain this one. Thanks a lot.
2007-08-21 03:03:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To know OF something means you're aware that it exists. To KNOW something means you've EXPERIENCED it. You can know OF a club, arugala, a movie, a person. To KNOW it means you've been there, tasted it, seen it, met them. Hope this helps. I was considering teaching ESL myself.
2007-08-21 03:10:49 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the same as "aware of." It generally implies an awareness, but not a thorough knowledge of the subject. It doesn't have to be used to describe a place. Some examples:
I know of Shelly. = I know Shelly exists, and I might know her face, but I don't know anything about her.
I know of Estonia. = I've heard of Estonia, but I couldn't place it on a map.
2007-08-21 03:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by razorj06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know of = aquaintance not human,usually brought up in conversation among friends,very general way of setting yourself apart because you like foreign films,documentaries, and anything else. Very broad statement sometimes interests play a role sometimes you are just to busy.
2007-08-21 03:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't KNOW OF a good way to answer this except by saying I am not aware of one.
Not to know of something means you are ignorant of it or are not aware of it.
You could use the phrase I am aware of just as well.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-21 03:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by anigma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"know of" refers to having knowledge of the subject discussed. Example... " There is not a street with that name that I know of".. It's in reference to the knowledge of said subject.
2007-08-21 03:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by Cara M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋