This saying is a great one to use when you have the right opportunity. It basically means that the secret is out in the open and is no longer a secret. Imagine this situation:
суббота, 15 сентября 2012 г.
“Double Life”
If someone is leading a “double life” it means that in one area of their life they act a certain way and portray a certain image, whereas in another area of their life they act and behave completely differently; hence the term “double life”. Usually the reason that the person needs to portray two different characters is that they have some secret part of their life that they don’t want other people to know about.
четверг, 13 сентября 2012 г.
Do the Translation " Finding 'cool' "
COOLHUNTER:
What is cool?
There have been dozens of slang terms to express the concept .... but in the
end, they all mean the same thing.
Cool. In marketing, cool is IT.
Companies, advertisers, they all want to know what's cool.
Cool is the key to success.
среда, 12 сентября 2012 г.
Pushover
Pushover
Any fluent English speaker knows how to use the word “pushover“. It’s a great slang phrase and super easy to use.
A “pushover” is anyone who is emotionally weak and doesn’t “stand up for themselves”. They get convinced easily and change their views because of other people.
Here are some great examples:
понедельник, 10 сентября 2012 г.
Reading Comprehension
A Week in my Life
An English language reading exercise to test your reading skills in English
Answer the questions below
Test on Prepositions
Facing the music with a few prepositions .......
by
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per
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of
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under
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over
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for
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from
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for
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on
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in
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in front of
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by
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at
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over
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between
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from
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for
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to
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for
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under
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for
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by
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in
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with
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in
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during
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in
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to
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of
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at
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This is a flyer
for a series of music workshops. Can you choose the correct prepositions for
the gaps ?
English Grammar: Useful Online Resources
When learning English, it’s vital to understand the building blocks of the language and that means getting to grips with its grammar. If you find old textbooks boring and are searching for something a bit more interactive, then why not study English grammar online? There are thousands of sites out there that provide information, explanations and exercises on English grammar but,
American vs Russian: The Family Bond
To western eyes, Russian families appear closer and more intimate. The typical Russian family lives together, fights together, and loves together – all within the confines of 42 or 64 square meters. Everyone knows what everyone else is doing (almost), and for better or worse.
Bill Clinton’s Speech, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzDhk3BHi6Q&feature=player_embedded#!
Please read, watch the video, ask about any English you want to know, and share your thoughts. Bill Clinton is an amazing speaker and gave a great speech. Even if you aren’t interested in politics, it’s cool to learn a little bit about it and discuss it. I’d love you to share your thoughts in the comments & in the class. Here is the “transcript” of the speech.
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