English in a Minute: Sink Your Teeth Into

source: VOA Learning English    2016年12月5日
What do you want to sink your teeth into? This expression is not always about eating. Find out how to use this phrase in this week's English in a Minute!
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# sink your teeth into something: to start to do something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm; to undertake an endeavor energetically

CNN Student News with subtitles - December 6, 2016 - The complex relationship between C...

source: Daily Listening　　2016年12月5日
CNN Student News | December 6, 2016 |Tuesday | English CC | Daily Listening hightlights: Today's show brings you results from a high-stakes Italian referendum. Our international coverage also explores the complex relationship between China and Taiwan -- and looks at how the U.S. factors in. An update on the Dakota Access Pipeline and an explanation on a dangerous type of cyberattack round out our coverage.
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RUN INTO SOMEONE! - Learn This English Phrasal Verb and Other Vocabulary...

source: To Fluency   2016-12-06
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- run / bump into someone / something - this can be literal (hit a car) or idiomatic (meet someone by chance)
- How's it going? - an informal way to ask 'how are you?'
- Want to grab a coffee - an informal way to say, 'do you want to meet for coffee'
- to meet a friend / to meet up with a friend (these both mean the same thing)
- to meet someone for the first time (I met my wife in Ecuador) - in this example, we can't use 'meet up'
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How to make plans in English?

source: Learn English with Let's Talk     2016年12月5日
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We should get together for coffee sometime.
Let’s do lunch sometime soon.
Would you be interested for dinner tonight?
Do you want to catch up for a movie tonight?
How about 4:30?
Will 5:00 PM work for you?

Top 10 Confusing English Verbs for Beginners

source: Learn English with Rebecca     2016年12月5日
Take 10 minutes and master these 10 English verbs. Learn or teach? Do or make? Win or beat? Learn the difference between the most commonly confused verb pairs in English. This is an important lesson for beginners because these are basic verbs that you need to use in everyday conversations. I'll explain exactly how each word is used, with examples on the board. Take the quiz to make sure you remember how to use these words correctly: http://www.engvid.com/top-10-confusin...
Next, study my free resource page on when to use "do" and "make": http://www.engvid.com/english-resourc... Your English will improve tremendously by correcting these errors, so let's get started!

Talking About Cameras and Photography in English

source: To Fluency     2016年12月3日
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*** LESSON NOTES AND VOCABULARY USED ***
- to take a photo
- I took 400 photos (past simple example)
- I have been taking a lot of photos recently (present perfect continuous example - see here for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oODl...
- to be into photography (this means that it interests me)
- my wife is into a new TV show right now
- my son is into soccer / football
- to be photogenic (this means that you look good in photos
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CAMERAS
- smartphone (you always have it with you)
- point and shoot (they're not as popular as they used to be)
- DSLR (I used to use it to make videos)
- mirrorless (it looks like a DSLR)
CAMERA VOCABULARY
- lens
- camera body
- flash
- turn a dial and push a button (verbs)
- zoom in and out
- be in or out of focus
- get someone in focus
LEARN ENGLISH WITH PHOTOS
Here are some questions you can ask someone when looking at their pictures:
- who is that?
- who took that?
- where was that taken?
- what camera did you use?
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British and American English Abbreviation Differences

source: Simple English Videos   2016年3月22日
This lesson is a follow-up to World Story-Telling Day in which we look at some of the curious differences between British and American abbreviations and Vicki learns that Jay has been paying attention to her British English.
To see the World Storytelling Story click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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Birth & Growing Up

source: EnglishLessons4U - Learn English with Ronnie! 2009年7月30日
http://www.engvid.com/ Plants are grown but we are not (in English)! Learn how to talk about where you were born, raised, and so on.

Freshmen at University - Education English

source: Twominute English    2013年7月25日
So you have just joined a new University and are seeking ways to interact with people. English is the most common language that you can use to interact with people at unfamiliar places. Whether you are looking to interact with the seniors or seek information on various aspects of your 1st year at college, you'll need to know the art of communicating with new people. In this lesson, you will learn about the phrases that you can use to interact and communicate with others at university as a freshman.
Exercises for this lesson: http://twominenglish.com/video/247-Fr...
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0:06 In this lesson, you will learn some phrases that you can use to interact and communicate with others at university, as a freshman.
0:19 Excuse me! Can you tell me the way to the administration office?
0:22 Sure. Follow this corridor and take the first right.
0:26 Thank you so much.
0:28 Are you new to the university?
0:31 Yes.Today is my first day.
0:33 Which course?
0:35 I've registered for a 3-year bachelor's degree in mass communication.
0:40 Oh, that's great. Best of luck.
0:44 Thank you so much for the wishes and for the directions.
0:52 Hey. My name's Yuvi. I'm a freshman at the university.
0:55 Hey. Welcome to our university. I'm Eliana. Are you looking for something?
1:01 Nah. Not really. I was just trying to meet some seniors.
1:05 That's nice. So am I the first one?
1:09 Yeah. You can say so. My eye caught you, and I decided to strike up a conversation.
1:14 You're funny. Are you trying to flirt with me?
1:18 Oh no. I'm too young to date a senior. I'm just trying to be friendly and make new friends.
1:26 I really like your attitude. You should come and meet my friends. They'll like you, too.
1:31 You think so? Great!
1:38 Hello. Do you have a minute?
1:40 Yes, of course. What's up?
1:43 I'm quite fussy about food quality. Can you tell me if they serve hygienic food in the cafeteria?
1:49 Well, I've been eating this food for 2 years now. I haven't had any problems with it. I never got sick from it.
1:56 Alright. I'm actually a freshman and wasn't sure about the food quality.
2:01 I see! Don't worry. You'll survive the cafeteria food.
2:10 Excuse me. Are you the athletic director for freshmen?
2:15 Yes. How can I help you?
2:17 Well, I wanted to sign up for the football club.
2:20 Do you have any experience in playing football or any kind of certification from school?
2:27 Yes. I was the team captain and I've played zonals.
2:30 Oh really?! Sounds awesome. It'll be a pleasure to have you with us. Here, fill out this form, please.
2:38 So, when can I join the club?
2:41 The procedures for selection have already started. We'll contact you soon for the practice trials.
2:47 Alright. Thanks for your time.
2:53 Excuse me! Can you tell me the way to the administration office?
3:03 I've registered for a 3-year bachelor's degree in mass communication.
3:14 Hey. My name's Yuvi. I'm a freshman at the university.
3:23 I'm just trying to be friendly and make new friends.
3:32 Can you tell me if they serve hygienic food in the cafeteria?
3:42 I'm actually a freshman and wasn't sure about the food quality.
3:53 Excuse me. Are you the athletic director for freshmen?
4:02 Well, I wanted to sign up for the football club.

Supermarket story (English listening and vocabulary lesson)

source: Crown Academy of English    2015年8月30日
This English listening and vocabulary lesson is based on a story about supermarkets.
English listening practice: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
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Countable and uncountable nouns http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
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The Top 3 English words you need to know - MAKE

source: JamesESL English Lessons (engVid)    2012年4月30日
http://www.engvid.com I'm going to MAKE you a fluent English speaker! The word 'make' has at least 30 meanings in English, but in this lesson you will learn HOW the word works, and how you can use it effectively. http://www.engvid.com/top-3-english-w...

18 Idiomatic Expressions with the Word HAND

source: Espresso English     2012年9月23日
Learn idiomatic expressions in English with examples. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net for more English tips!