Homophones

Homophones vocabulary:

bore - a dull, repetitious, or uninteresting person, activity, or state;

boar - (also wild boar) a wild pig from which domestic pigs are descended;

swot – a person who studies very hard/ swot up - study intensively, as before an exam;

SWAT - (“Special Weapons And Tactics”) is a name for law enforcement units which use military-style light weapons and specialized tactics in high-risk operations

tiers -  series of rows or levels placed one above the other;

tune – a song or a melody;

toon – cartoon

Let, Make, Have & Get + Object

45 Synonims for ''Old''

Our culture’s attitude toward age is reflected in the often-pejorative meanings of words synonymous with old and old-fashioned, though some are neutral or even reverent. Here are forty-five words that refer to people, places, and things that are, or are considered, old or old-fashioned. (Unrelated senses are also listed.)

1. Aged: advanced in age, typical of old age; also, at an age
2. Aging: advancing in age, or the concept of growing older
3. Ancient: aged, old-fashioned, or pertaining to long-ago times, or see venerable

5. Antiquated: of advanced age, or out of fashion or style

At vs In

Well, today I have a special English lesson for you that I think is really going to help you learn the difference between the prepositions at & in when talking about location. I know so many people have trouble with these two words, but if you can remember a few basic rules and patterns, you’ll have it down pat!

Start or Begin?

It’s time to start thinking about the summer. That reminds me! A little while ago, someone asked me about the difference between start & begin. I think the rules are pretty clear, so have a look at today’s lessongraphic for the answer:

reason + for

Hi English Language fans! How’s your week going? 

Today I want to show you how to use for and why with the noun reason.You can use reason + for.What is his reason for being late?

Body Idioms