Self-Study Tasks.REMEMBER THAT WHAT YOU SAY IS USUALLY LESS IMPORTANT THAN HOW YOU SAY IT.
пятница, 4 сентября 2020 г.
British English VS American English
How are British English and American English different?
Can you recognise the difference between an American or British accent or word? There are many similarities between American and British English. But some words are different. In this video, Ashley (from the USA) and Ellie (from England) will show you some of these. Afterwards, you can try our little test to see how much you can remember. So, how are British English and American English different? Watch the video and find out!
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вторник, 1 сентября 2020 г.
Who or Whom? | Learn English Grammar with Friends
Do you know if you should use WHO or WHOM? Surprisingly, Joey from Friends does! So today you can learn some English grammar with Friends, plus tons of vocabulary, pronunciation, American culture, and more!
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Learn English With Brad Pitt on FRIENDS
It is Thanksgiving and we have a special lesson where you will learn English with Brad Pitt on Friends and learn all about this American holiday!
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listening and watching
Idiom "I suppose (so)"
I suppose (so) An expression of vague affirmation or assent. A: "It's starting to get dark out, should we start heading home?" B: "I suppose so. Bob: "You look a little down today. Everything alright?" Mary: "I suppose. I've just been feeling vaguely melancholy lately."
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понедельник, 31 августа 2020 г.
Idiom "not have a hope in hell (of doing something)"
not have a hope in hell (of doing something) To not have any chance at all of doing or achieving something. With that giant supermarket opening up across the street, our little grocery store won't have a hope in hell of staying open. You think you can beat me? Ha! You don't have a hope in hell.
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Ig Nobel science prizes
The world of science is really serious, right? Yes, of course. I mean, science can help us solve a lot of the world’s problems: disease, hunger, environmental pollution… But scientific topics aren’t always so “important”.
Idiom "horse and rabbit stew"
horse and rabbit stew A situation comprised of both crude or unpleasant things as well as those which are pleasing or beneficial, usually with the former in greater proportion to the latter. Used especially in reference to economics or business. The prime minister's plan for the economic recovery is little more than horse and rabbit stew, with a few token stimulus incentives greatly outweighed by draconian austerity measures.
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Idiom "housewarming (party)"
housewarming (party) A party thrown to celebrate when someone moves into a new apartment, flat, or house. We're having a little housewarming next week to get to know our neighbors and feel a bit more at home here. Are you going to the neighbor's housewarming party? I think it will be a nice way to welcome them to the neighborhood.
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Have you got a sense of humour?
We all know that learning is easier when the class is relaxed and fun.
But did you know that you can learn English more quickly with humour?
According to scientific research, laughter releases chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) in the brain that make us feel good.
So today's class will not only help you improve your English quicker it will also leave you feeling Greeeeeeeaaaat!
Learn English and have fun at the same time!
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