Vocabulary for EATING and DRINKING
source: JamesESL English Lessons (engVid) 2016年5月27日
Eating and drinking are things we do every single day, but the vocabulary available to talk about them is much richer than the obvious words we use on a regular basis. In this English vocabulary lesson, you will learn different ways to express eating and drinking in creative ways. How would you tell someone you wanted more than a snack but less than a meal? Do you know the difference between "wolfing down", "devouring", and "scarfing down" food? Watch the video to find out, and make sure to do the quiz afterwards to practice what you learned!
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What's the difference between There, Their and They're?
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2014年11月29日
A most common mistake what students make is the difference between There, Their and They're in written English. This happens because these words sound the same when they are spoken. These Words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Therefore the words they're, their and there are Homophones. What is the difference between There, Their and They're?
THERE
There is the opposite of Here. It means “in that place” not here.
A: Where is my book? – B: It’s over there.
I will look for a hotel to stay when I arrive there.
There is/There are = to show that something exists.
There is a book on the table
There are many countries in Europe.
THEIR
Their is a possessive adjective which is used before a noun. It shows possession, that something belongs to them.
Their house is big.
All of their friends were crazy.
The children put their books in their school bags.
THEY’RE
They’re is a contraction of they are.
e.g. They’re happy = They are happy
They’re is usually before an adjective or a verb ending in ING.
They’re very interested in the project.
I personally think they’re crazy!
They’re singing loudly.
Difference between WHO and WHOM
source: Espresso English 2016年3月3日
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Advanced Business English Vocabulary Lesson for ESL - Accounting Vocab
source: Business English Pod 2009年2月1日
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This Business English video ESL lesson introduces English vocabulary for finance and accounting related to the key concepts of GAAP.
Financial English Lesson for ESL: Bankruptcy Vocabulary 1
source: Business English Pod 2009年5月24日
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English in a Minute: Elephant in the Room
source: VOA Learning English 2015年9月26日
If someone is talking about the "elephant in the room," does it really have anything to do with wildlife? Find out how to use this phrase in this week's episode of EIM!
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Learn English By Listening - Crazy English 365 Sentences | Unit 2
source: Daily English Conversation 2015年10月10日
Learning English Crazy English method shortens the process of forming natural language of man, not help a person from place to place to achieve the ability to express themselves fluently.
Crazy English 365 Sentences | Unit 2:
14. Can I take a message?
15. Can I take a rain check?
16. Can I take your order?
17. Can you give me a wake-up call?
18. Can you give me some feedback?
19. Can you make it?
20. Can I have a word with you?
21. Catch me later.
22. Cheer up!
23. Come in and make yourself at home.
24. Could I have the bill, please?
25. Could you drop me off at the airport?
26. Could you speak slower?
27. Could you take a picture for me?
28. Did you enjoy your flight?
29. Did you have a good day today?
30. Did you have a nice holiday?
31. Did you have fun?
32. Dinner is on me.
33. Do you have a room available?
34. Do you have any hobbies?
35. Do you have some change?
36. Do you mind my smoking?
37. Do you often work out?
38. Do you speak English?
39. Don't be so modest.
British vs. American English - Spelling Differences
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2014年10月23日
There are some well-known spelling differences between British English and American English. Many of these spelling differences result from French influence on English. British English has a tendency to keep the spelling of many words of French origin. Americans try to spell words more closely to the way they sound phonetically and they tend to omit some letters.
The general spelling differences between British and American English are listed below.
British -our vs. American -or
Behaviour
Colour
Favourite
Flavour
Behavior
Color
Favorite
Flavor
British -re vs. American -er difference
centimetre
centre
kilometre
theatre
centimeter
center
kilometer
theater
British -ise vs. American -ize difference
apologise
civilise
criticise
organise
apologize
civilize
criticize
organize
British -ll vs. American -l difference
counsellor
travelling
quarrelling
fuelled
counselor
traveling
quarreling
fueled
British -ae vs. American -e difference
archaeology
orthopaedic
gynaecology
toxaemia
archeology
orthopedic
gynecology
toxemia
British -ogue vs. American -og difference
analogue
catalogue
dialogue
monologue
analog
catalog
dialog
monolog
British –ce vs. American -se difference
defence
licence
offence
defense
license
offense
It is useful to learn both British and American English forms, but a good recommendation is to aim for consistency in your spelling.
Learn English Phrases - Deep down
source: Espresso English 2015年2月21日
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Speaking English - 8 ways to be positive & encourage others
source: Learn English with Rebecca 2014年2月3日
http://www.engvid.com/ Change your life by being a more positive person in English! Learn 8 easy phrases to bring out the best in yourself as well as your family, friends, and colleagues. Then quiz yourself here: http://www.engvid.com/speaking-englis...
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