понедельник, 12 ноября 2012 г.

What's your opinion?





According to Britain, this 18-year-old girl named Florence Colgate has the UK's most beautiful face as she won a "Britain's Most Naturally Beautiful Face" contest recently. What do you think?

Tough Call


In English, if something is a “tough call” it means it’s difficult or impossible to know what is the correct answer or opinion.
Some examples will help make this more clear: “I’m really not sure who is the better tennis player between Federer and Nadal.  It’s a tough call“.
“He still loves his wife but they have a lot of problems.  He’s not sure if they should stay together or get a divorce. It’s a really tough call.”
“Those two girls are both really hot.  I’m not sure who I think is better looking. It’s a tough call“.   I hope that helps!

воскресенье, 11 ноября 2012 г.

Oxymoron


«Оксюморон»  - с древнегреческого - «умная глупость».
Разумеется, такие словосочетания, есть и в русском языке.
Например, «звенящая тишина». Вообще-то тишина предполагает полное отсутствие каких-либо звуков.  Как тогда она может звенеть? :)
Или вот ещё:  «страшно красивая»,  «красноречивое молчание»…

Теперь давайте посмотрим, как выглядят «противоречивые» словосочетания в английском:

1. Found missing - найден недостающим, отсутствующим, пропавшим

четверг, 8 ноября 2012 г.

Debating the Best Way to Learn a Language

Listen, write the script and read it!
http://learningenglish.voanews.com/audio/audio/151831.html

conversational phrase

You're a history student in college. Your department has invited a speaker to give a guest lecture, and you've been asked to introduce her. After thanking the audience for coming, you introduce her this way.
Allow me to introduce Dr. Melanie Gantz. Dr. Gantz is a leading authority on Native American history and culture.