Used to Vs. Be Used to Vs. Get Used to

Let’s have a look at be used to and used to. These two words look similar, but they have two very different uses. Do you know how to use these words? Have a look at the paragraph above once more, and then check today’s lesson.Used to

look forward to + Ving

She’s looking forward to going to Niagara Falls!

Today, lets look at some common phrases using gerunds (Verb ING)When you are excited about and anticipating a future event, you can use look forward to + gerund.

It takes me back; Reminds Me Of

Today’s trip to the old neighborhood takes him back to his youth!
Do you feel nostalgic sometimes? Do people or things sometimes make you think about think about the past? Have you met someone who looks like or acts like another person you know?

Happiness Idioms

to inherit

You're talking with someone about the government of North Korea. This person doesn't know much about North Korea,

so you explain who the country's leader is. 

He inherited the position from his father.

inherit a position from (someone) 

When an older person dies, their things often go to

Headache

Ok, I’m sure you guys all know what a “headache” is. It’s when your head hurts.

In this lesson, however, I’d like to explain the DIFFERENT uses of the word “headache” in spoken English. This is a common term used often by native speakers in some slightly different situations.  You already know how to say, “I have a headache“. That is the most common one.

BUT… You can also describe annoying things or people as “headaches“.

Zombie Love Song

Lyrics and vocals by Ray Johnson

You don't know me, baby, but I've seen you around.
It might be kind of crazy, but I'm just new in town.

WAIT Idioms

Wait on (someone's) hand and foot

Example:   Moira is a spoiled child because her parents wait on her hand and foot.

Мойра испорченный ребенок, потому что ее родители делают все возможное для нее.
Wait tables

Confusing Words: Using Enter

Sometimes translating from one language to another results in unnatural sounding language. Have a look at the following sentence:

• I entered my company in 2005.  This sentence isn’t natural in English.  We use enter when we talk about going into a place, like, “Ientered the coffee shop.” 

Body found under parking lot is King Richard III, scientists prove

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/03/world/europe/richard-iii-search-announcement

Leicester, England (CNN) -- DNA tests have confirmed that human remains found buried beneath an English car park are those of the country's King Richard III. British scientists announced Monday they are convinced "beyond reasonable doubt" that a skeleton found during an

work-deadline

Your boss has asked you and a coworker to do a project that will take a few weeks to complete. You're talking with your coworker about it. You think it's a good idea to get started soon, so you suggest that to your coworker.

We should get started on that sooner rather than later, don't you think?

Talk about catching a cold

Here's some help with talking about getting sick and catching a cold:  "Sick" is an adjective, and we usually use "sick" with the "be" verb:
- I am sick. (Not "I have sick.")
- Jack is sick today, so he is not coming to work.
- I was sick last week, but I am feeling better now.
Note that you can also say “I got sick,” “I became sick,” “I feel sick”, but not “I have sick.”
"Cold" is an adjective,

What are the most expensive cities to live in?

Since 1992, Tokyo has been the most expensive city in the world for all but six years.

(CNN) -- Despite Japanese deflation, a weaker yen and rising prices throughout the world, Tokyo has resumed its position as the world's most expensive city, according to the latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

100 most common words in English

According to Wikipedia, these are the 100 most common words in English--in order from 1 to 100.

2 year old dancing the jive

Old Flame

This is an AWESOME and fun term in spoken English.  An  “old flame” is a person you used to date.  This could be your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend.  It could also be someone you just dated casually, but weren’t too serious.

I am so psyched!

You have tickets to a big music festival. You're talking with a friend who's going with you, and you want to express how excited you are.  I am so psyched!