четверг, 11 января 2018 г.
среда, 10 января 2018 г.
How To Make Small Talk
When words fail you
If you're on Dictionary.com, you love words. So, why is it so hard to put two words together when you’re at a wedding reception, holiday party, or networking event?
Making small talk is not about the size of your vocabulary. Many people get anxious at the thought of talking to strangers or dislike idle chitchat because it feels fake. The good news is that making small talk is a skill that can be learned, and these idioms can be your guide to enjoyable and lighthearted conversation.
Put on a brave face
Before you even say a word, put on a brave face so you appear more confident or cheerful than you really feel. Pay attention to your body language—smile and uncross your arms.
пятница, 5 января 2018 г.
What’s Eggnog?
Frothy, creamy eggnog is a festive favorite in
England, Canada, and America. This winter drink consists of milk, cream, sugar,
whipped egg whites, and egg yolks. There are many versions of the drink, using
alcohols like rum, brandy, whiskey, and bourbon. And, it often is flavored with
Talking About Very Cold Weather
It’s been really cold here in NYC like around minus 10 degrees and really windy. When I was listening to the weather forecast this morning, the newscaster said it was bone chilling cold. Bone chilling cold! That phrase not only made me realize how cold it is outside, but it gave me the idea that we have a lot of vocabulary related to the cold weather. So, for today’s English lesson, let’s check out 13 words and phrase that you can use to talk about very cold weather.четверг, 4 января 2018 г.
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