Useful phrases for comparing.

Similarities
…A … is very much like is similar to is identical to
is much the same as is comparable to is equivalent to
reminds me of * resembles seems like*
corresponds to has a lot in common with

Differences
…B … is very unlike is quite different from isn’t the same as

differs from
bears no resemblance to stands out as

has very little in common with

On the other hand, … In contrast, … Conversely, …

C
Work in pairs. Choose any of the topics below that take your fancy and MAKE
NOTES on both the similarities AND the differences. Then write a couple of
paragraphs, using some of the phrases given above.

Staying in a hotel  Camping or self-catering

Life in your country  Life in The Netherlands
Tourism nowadays  Tourism ten years ago
The climate in your country  The climate in The Netherlands
Working in an office  Working in a factory
Learning English  Learning your language
The British/Dutch sense of humour  Your country’s sense of humour
Travelling today  Travelling in the future