English Conversation (video teaching): April 2017

Health and safety - 41 - English at Work keeps you safe

source: BBC Learning English 2017年4月12日
Tom has taken a tumble at Tip Top Trading. He was chasing a mouse but he fell over! What a disaster! Will Anna be able to help and find the right phrases to deal with health and safety at work?
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TRANSCRIPT
Narrator: Welcome back to the offices of Tip Top Trading where Tom has taken a tumble. He was trying to catch a mouse but tripped over. Can Anna help soothe the pain? Let's find out.

Tom: Ooh… oww… ouch. My arm really hurts.

Paul: What's all this noise about?

Denise: It's Tom. He's had an accident – tripped over a mouse – I mean tripped over trying to catch a mouse.

Paul: Golly gosh. Are you OK Tom?

Tom: I dunno. I think I've broken something.

Denise: Your pencil I think! Just sit there at my desk and I'll go and call a first-aider.

Paul: Anna,you're going to have to fill in one of those Health and Safety reports.

Anna: Oh really? Do we have to?

Paul: It's procedure and it's the law – it's got to be done. Now Tom, would a biscuit make you feel better?

Narrator: Health and Safety is important in the workplace. The office needs to be a safe place to work in, but accidents do happen and that's when you have to report it. Anna, do you know where to find the form you need to fill in?

Anna: I think so. It's here on the company intranet… here it is, 'accident report form'.

Narrator: Yes, it's sometimes called an 'incident or accident report form'. It will ask you: How did the accident happen? What was the cause of the accident? Were there any injuries? And how could the accident have been avoided?

Anna: OK, I had better get started.

Denise: Right, I've call the first-aider. She'll be here in ten minutes. Now, do you need a hand with this form, Anna?

Anna: Yes please Denise. It wants to know how the accident happened.

Denise: Just say there was a mouse… no, a large rat… running about that needed catching. And Tom, very bravely, tried to catch it

Anna: Yes… and then he tripped over something.

Denise: Was it your ego Tom?

Tom: Err? Ha ha. Ouch! No, it was a sample box of Perfect Peaches.

Denise: So, the cause of the accident was a box of Perfect Peaches left on the floor. Who left them there anyway?

Tom: That might have been me Denise.

Denise: What do I always say about putting things away? Now Anna, it says here 'Were there any injuries?'

Anna: So I'll write, 'Yes, a member of staff broke his arm.'

Denise: Sprained his arm. I think he'd be in more pain if it was broken, hey Tom?

Tom: What? Err, yeah. It still hurts though.

Denise: Hmm! Now finally it says 'What can be done to avoid this accident again?'

Anna: Get rid of the mice… I mean rats?

Denise: No. Store things away properly and keep the office tidy, eh Tom?

Tom: Yeah, I suppose so… but I was only trying to catch that mouse.

Denise: I know, very heroic. I'm starting to see what Anna sees in you, you know.

Tom: Oh no, Anna, our dinner date!

Narrator: So, it's been an eventful day in the office. Anna has done the proper thing by completing an accident report form. If you have to report an accident at work, here are some of the questions you might be asked:
How did the accident happen?
What was the cause of the accident?
Were there any injuries? And:
How could the accident have been avoided?

Narrator: So luckily for Anna she might get out of that date with Tom!

Anna: Hey Tom, don't look so glum. I'm up for dinner if you still are?

Tom: Ouch… really?

Anna: Sure Tom, and as you've only got one arm now, you won't be hugging me all the time.

Denise: You'll have to spoon feed him his food too!

Tom: Denise, could you go and call pest control please?

Narrator: Careful what you say Denise, or you may get injured too! So it looks Anna and Tom's dinner date is on – I can't wait to be a fly-on-the-wall! See you again soon. Bye!

Rescheduling an appointment

source: Twominute English 2013年5月29日
You can't make it to the appointment on time? Well, don't panic! You can call up the other party and tell them that you need to reschedule for another time. Learn how to say that from this video.
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0:07 In this lesson we will learn the phrases you can use when you want to reschedule an appointment.
0:17 Hi, may I speak to Mr. Peter Aston?
0:21 Yes, it’s Peter here.
0:23 I am calling from Domain Corp. You have an interview scheduled with us for this Thursday.
0:28 Yes I know. I will be there.
0:31 I am sorry but we need to shift it to Friday as the person who is supposed to take your interview will be out of town.
0:38 Oh! That’s ok. What time do I have to be there then?
0:43 11:30. I really apologize for this.
0:46 That’s completely okay. I understand.
0:54 Hello, how are you doing?
0:56 Doing great. How can I help you?
0:59 Actually I have an appointment for a haircut at 4 pm today and I need to cancel it.
1:05 Which day would it be best for you then?
1:09 Friday or Saturday would be great for me.
1:12 There’s a slot Saturday morning. Would 11 a.m. be okay for you?
1:19 It suits me just fine.
1:22 Well, in that case I’ll just write you in.
1:29 Hi! I have an appointment for high-speed Internet installation. My last name is Smith.
1:36 Yes, Mr. Smith, your appointment is for 3.00 pm on Friday.
1:42 Yes, but unfortunately there is a conflict in my schedule. Can I reschedule it for Monday afternoon?
1:50 The only time we can come on Monday is at 3.00 pm
1:55 Is it possible for someone to come a bit earlier?
2:00 I’m sorry but we are booked up on Monday.
2:04 Can you send someone on Tuesday at 2 p.m. then?
2:08 Yes, Sir. So your appointment is now rescheduled for next Tuesday at 2.
2:19 Steve? It’s Peter here. How are you doing?
2:23 I am good. So are you ready for the presentation?
2:28 Well, I’m calling you up to let you know that I won’t be able to make it because some of my relatives are coming home.
2:35 But we have to submit the presentation by tomorrow at any cost or else the boss will give us a hard time!
2:45 Don’t worry about that. I’ll have a word with him. I am sure he’ll understand.
2:50 How can you be certain of that?!
2:54 Well, just make sure I don’t get burnt because of you.
2:58 Yes, of course Steve.
3:04 I really apologize for this.
3:10 Which day would it be best for you then?
3:18 You have an interview scheduled with us for this Thursday.
3:25 So your appointment is now rescheduled for next Tuesday at 2.
3:38 I have an appointment for a haircut at 4 pm and I need to cancel it.

Shopping | What Are You Looking For? | Colors

source: Mark Kulek 2017年3月29日

CAE Use of English Lesson 4

source: MrSkypelessons 2017年3月30日
A detailed look at a sample Use of English paper for the CAE (Cambridge Advanced Exam).

Different Ways One Thing can be Pronounced

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source: Rachel's English 2012年5月3日

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How to Pronounce the Letter I - American English 2:03
How to Pronounce the Letter E - American English 1:57
How to Pronounce the Letter A: American English 2:32
Why English Pronunciation is so Hard 3:27
How to Pronounce the Letter Y: American English 1:50
How to Pronounce the Letter U - American English 2:11
How to Pronounce the Letter S - American English 1:50

Business English 40 (Industry, industrial production, free market and socialist)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn four phrases: Industry, industrial production, free market and socialist.

Business English 39 (industry, trend, segments, demand)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn five phrases: Industry, trend, industry trend, market segments and demand trend.

Fruit Idioms

source: BBC Learning English 2008年7月2日
1. To go bananas
2. It's a case of sour grapes.
3. A second bite of the cherry.

BBC News Review - Social media giants tackle extremism

source: BBC Learning English 2016年12月6日
Tackling online extremism:
Social media giants get together to deal with the problem of extremist pictures and videos shared online.
Find out more with Neil and Dan as they look at how the world's media is reacting and the words you need to talk about the story.
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Greetings and Introductions

source: Oxford Online English 2013年11月4日
the full lesson: http://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/vi...
Saying 'hello' is the simplest thing to do in any language, right? Actually, even here, there are many things to think about. Different forms of greeting are appropriate in different situations, and if you want to make the best impression you can, you need to make sure you use the right forms! Watch the lesson to find out more.

Phrasal Verbs - Lesson 9

source: Anglo-Link 2014年3月25日
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Dating / Relationship Questions

source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月26日
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Don't be rude! Sarah will explain some direct English questions asking about someone's personal dating life can be very rude. She will teach you the polite way to ask.
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Business Small Talk: Current Events

source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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Having an appraisal? - 40 - English at Work helps you think about your work

source: BBC Learning English 2017年4月5日
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BBC News Review: Exercise helps the brain

source: BBC Learning English 2017年4月25日
Neil and Catherine teach you how to use the language the world's media is using to discuss this story:
A study says moderate exercise several times a week is the best way for the over 50s to keep their brains in good working order.
Australian researchers say combining aerobic activities, such as swimming, cycling or jogging, with muscle-strengthening exercises is most effective.
They support the idea that taking up exercise at any age is worthwhile.
Vocabulary:
sharp: mentally quick and intelligent
keep (something) at bay: prevent (something) from happening
stints: limited periods of time spent doing an activity
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Common English Mistakes: THERE'S... / THERE ARE...

source: Espresso English 2017年3月31日
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Continuously vs. Continually

source: EnglishAnyone 2017年3月19日
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Imitation Exercises (pronunciation with Rachel)

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source: Rachel's English 2012年11月21日

Business English 38 (Features, benefits, venue and marketing program)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn four phrases: Features, benefits, venue and marketing program.

Business English 37 (Strategic, strategic direction, corporate level and unit level)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn four phrases: Strategic, strategic direction, corporate level and unit level.

Tea Idioms

source: BBC Learning English 2008年7月2日

How To Remember Vocabulary

source: Oxford Online English 2013年9月26日
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In this lesson, we'll look at some simple things anyone can do to make vocabulary learning easier and more effective.
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Phrasal Verbs in Daily English Conversations - Lesson 8

source: Anglo-Link 2014年3月3日
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Rude English Questions

source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月26日
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Don't be rude! Robin will teach some questions you should never ask an English native speaker. He will show you the polite way to get the answers.
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Business Small Talk: Asking About Weather

Buying Furniture - Shopping for Furniture

source: Twominute English 2013年5月31日
Shopping for furniture is a very difficult job, because you are going to be stuck with it for a very long time. That's why you need to make sure you select the design that looks good in your home.
Exercises for this lesson: http://twominenglish.com/video/77-Buy...
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0:07 In this lesson, we will see phrases and words we may use when buying furniture.
0:17 Hello Tracy.
0:19 Hello Pauline. I came as soon as I could. What’s the hurry?
0:23 Thank you. You see, I have to buy a new bed and since you’re a pretty good interior designer, I wanted to get your opinion.
0:31 Okay but tell me, what do you have in mind?
0:34 I want to know if I should get a high back bed or a low one.
0:39 The back wall of your bedroom is plain, I think you should go for a high back bed.
0:44 Won’t it look overdone?
0:47 Definitely not! The other furniture in your room is straight and light so it will fit right in.
0:53 That’s right! Thank you for your help Tracy.
0:56 Pleasure Pauline!
1:03 I need to buy a low height sofa. Can you help me with it?
1:07 Sure. I’ll show you some of our 3-seat ones.
1:12 I’d prefer an L-shaped six seater sofa.
1:17 Oh, okay. You can look at our catalogue for designs.
1:21 Do you provide the customization option?
1:25 Yes we do. You can select any design you like from our catalogue and we will make it according to your requirement.
1:34 I like this design here. But I want you to make it in leatherette.
1:39 Sure. When can I send someone to measure the space in your room?
1:44 How about Sunday?
1:46 Sure. Thank you.
1:54 Hi! I want to buy a mattress. Can you guide me?
1:58 Sure. What is the size of your bed?
2:02 It’s a king size bed.
2:04 What kind of mattress do you want to buy?
2:08 Something quite comfy, but it should support my back.
2:13 Alright. This section displays all kinds of double comforter king size mattresses. You can check them and choose the one you like.
2:21 What is the price range of these mattresses?
2:25 They are from $150 to $300.
2:29 Is there any guarantee on them?
2:32 Yes. The guarantee period differs from brand to brand. You can get up to 7 years guarantee on most brands.
2:42 Alright. Thanks for your help. I will come back with my husband on the weekend.
2:47 Sure. You are always welcome.
2:53 I have to buy a new bed.
2:57 I think you should go for a high back bed.
3:04 I need to buy a low height sofa. Can you help me with it?
3:13 I’d prefer an L-shaped six seater sofa.
3:22 Do you provide the customization option?
3:29 Hi! I want to buy a mattress. Can you guide me?
3:36 What is the price range of these mattresses?
3:43 Is there any guarantee on them?

I HATE ENGLISH! 12 things that don't make any sense

source: Learn English with Ronnie! 2017年2月24日
Is English hard for you to learn? It's not your fault! This language doesn't make sense! In this video, I talk about twelve things in English that don't make sense, and that can be confusing, especially for English learners. Does your alarm clock "go on" or "go off"? It "goes off". But why do we say "off" when it is actually turning "on"? What does it mean to "sleep like a baby"? Have you "taken a dump" today? Where did you take it? To your mom's birthday party? It's weird. It doesn't make sense. It's English. Learn these words and expressions so that you can use them correctly, even if they are illogical! Watch this lesson and receive a free gift!
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Questions Tags

source: mmmEnglish 2017年4月3日
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'Do' vs 'Make' - Learn the difference with Ceema

source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2017年2月19日
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DO is used as follows:
DO is used when talking about work, jobs or tasks, taking care of your body and general actions.
• Do the Dishes
• So the laundry
• Do a report
• Do a course
• Do your hair
• Do your makeup
• Do well
• Do everything or Do nothing

We sometimes use DO to replace a verb when the meaning is clear or obvious. This is more common in informal spoken English:
• Do I need to do my hair? (do = brush or comb)
• Have you done the dishes yet? (done = washed)
• I'll do the kitchen if you do the lawns (do = clean, do = mow)

When do you use MAKE?
Make is for food, money, relationships and communication
• Make breakfast
• Make a reservation
• Make a fortune
• Make $100 an hour
• Make friends
• Makeup ( to patch up with someone)
• Make a pass
• Make a point
• Make a confession
• Make an excuse

We also use Make for producing an action or reaction:
• Onions make your eyes water.
• You make me happy.
• It’s not my fault. My brother made me do it!

How to Pronounce Numbers (with Rachel)

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How to Pronounce Numbers 20 - 1 Billion: American English How to pronounce Cardinal Numbers in American English 7:01
How to Pronounce Numbers 11 - 19 5:24
How to Pronounce the Numbers 1 - 10 5:56

Business English 36 (firm, business, NGO)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn four phrases: Firm, business firm, non-government organization (NGO) and non-profit organization.

Business English 35 (sales, expenses, expenditures and profit)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn four phrases: sales, expenses, expenditures and profit.

Pie Idioms

source: BBC Learning English 2009年6月23日

BBC News Review: Remembering Orlando victims

source: BBC Learning English 2016年6月15日

How To Use Songs To Learn English

source: Oxford Online English 2013年8月13日
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Using songs can be a great way to improve your English - it's fun, it's free, and the results can be amazing. In this short lesson, I'll show you how to use songs effectively to improve your English faster.
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Phrasal Verbs in Daily English Conversations - Lesson 7

source: Anglo-Link 2014年2月12日
Lesson 1: http://youtu.be/WHwxdtT302I
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Lesson 4: http://youtu.be/90CxBxnKqtw
Lesson 5: http://youtu.be/-gGqhGaV5Lk
Lesson 6: http://youtu.be/pb59X5YuoVw

Complimenting A Woman in English

source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月26日
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You should be a gentleman and compliment a woman. Robin will teach some good ways to compliment a woman in English. These work!
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Business English: Income vs Outgoings

Talking about Twitter

source: Twominute English 2013年5月31日
Twitter is one of the leading social media platforms. It's very popular because it has a vast reach, and you have to express yourself very briefly. In this lesson we will see people talking about twitter and social media.
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0:07 In this lesson, we will talk about Twitter.
0:15 Hi Paul, how are you doing?
0:18 I’m good Jason. What’s up?
0:21 Nothing much. I want to create a Twitter account. Do you have one?
0:26 Yeah, I do. And creating one is very easy.
0:30 Can you help me out with it?
0:32 Sure, no problem. Go to twitter.com and click on Sign up.
0:37 What else?
0:39 Nothing much. You’ll be asked to fill out a simple form
0:43 Enter some basic info and your Twitter account will be created in a few minutes.
0:48 Oh, that sounds really simple. I think even I can do it. Thanks a lot for your help.
1:01 Hey, you know what?! I recently created a Twitter account.
1:07 Oh! That’s great. I’ll definitely start following you. Are you enjoying it?
1:12 Yep, it’s amazing. I can follow my friends and celebrities.
1:17 I get to know everything that’s going on with them.
1:20 That’s cool, right ? I’ve been on Twitter for a while now. It’s already part of my routine to check my friends’ tweets.
1:28 Well, I just don’t wanna become some sort of Twitter junkie who tweets all day long.
1:34 Hmm...Good luck with that!
1:43 Hey, man! Are you on Twitter?
1:46 Sure thing I am. Why do you ask?
1:49 I was wondering if you’re following Christian Bale.
1:52 Nah! I don’t follow many celebrities.
1:55 You should follow him. The guy’s amazing. I never miss his tweets.
2:00 Is that so? I guess I can follow him then. No big deal.
2:05 Man, I’m sure you won’t regret it. His tweets are inspirational!
2:09 Wow..I see somebody is a great fan huh?!
2:13 I never denied that I am!
2:21 Hey Jason. Where have you been?
2:24 Just busy with work. What happened?
2:27 Nothing much. I usually follow your tweets and they’re great.
2:30 You make my day with your funny and ironic remarks.
2:34 Really?! Well, I simply write what I feel. So its not tough. Thanks for the compliment though.
2:41 You should tweet more often. Trust me, a lot of people will be following you soon.
2:46 That would actually be cool. I like the idea of being a Twitter celebrity.
2:51 You can expect new tweets later today.
2:54 That’s great!
2:59 I want to create a Twitter account.
3:04 I usually follow your tweets and they’re great.
3:10 You should follow him. The guy’s amazing. I never miss his tweets.
3:20 I can follow my friends and celebrities. I get to know everything that’s going on with them.
3:32 You should tweet more often. Trust me, a lot of people will be following you soon.

Places Around Town | Where Are You Going? | Vocabulary

source: Mark Kulek 2017年3月25日

Common English Mistakes: When NOT to use the word "to"

source: Espresso English 2017年3月26日
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Expressing PREFERENCES

source: Crown Academy of English 2017年4月3日
1. prefer A to B
2. would prefer + infinitive form of the verb
3. would prefer + infinitive + rather than + base form
4. would prefer + object pronoun + infinitive

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How to Pronounce TH Consonants [θ] + [ð]: Ameircan Accent

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This playlist goes over how to pronounce the TH consonants as well as how to link this sound with other sounds. Also included, the common words 'that' and 'the'.

How to Pronounce TH Consonants [θ] + [ð]: Ameircan Accent 5:25
How to Link the TH Sound 8:38
How to Pronounce TH after N or Z 2:50
How to Reduce 'THAT' 3:37
The Word 'the' 6:28
How to Pronounce 'to the' in a Sentence 3:24
How to Pronounce "THS" sound 0:54
Unvoiced vs. Voiced 1:18

Business English 34 (range of customers, market depth, scope and diversity)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn four phrases: range of customers, market depth, scope and diversity.

Business English 33 (tangible, intangible, end user, product user and utility)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn five phrases: tangible product, intangible product, end user, product user and utility.

Bean Idioms

source: BBC Learning English 2009年6月16日
To be full of beans
I haven't got a bean
To spill the beans

BBC News Review: Colombia rejects deal to end conflict with rebels

source: BBC Learning English 2016年10月4日
Voters in Colombia have narrowly rejected a peace deal with Farc rebels in a referendum. Join Neil and Sian to discover the language the world's media is using to talk about this story.
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The story
The Colombian president, Juan Manuel Santos, has met opposition leaders to find a way to salvage the peace process after voters rejected a deal that was four years in the making.
He's appointed senior officials to discuss ways of amending the landmark peace agreement with the Farc rebel group.
Leonardo Rocha - BBC News
Two cabinet ministers and the man who led the negotiations with the Farc, Humberto De La Calle, have been appointed by Mr Santos to talk to the opposition.
They will try to find some common ground to save the peace process. The leader of the 'no' campaign, the former president Álvaro Uribe has demanded changes to the terms of the agreement if he's to support it. Like many Colombians Mr Uribe believes the government gave the rebels too many concessions. He wants those who committed serious crimes to serve time in jail and more compensation for the victims of five decades of conflict.

Key words and phrases:
common ground: something people agree about, especially when they disagree about other things
pick yourself up: recover from a difficult situation
scramble: try very hard to do something in a hurry, often when competing with other people
Farc: Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia

Using Movies and TV to Learn English

source: Oxford Online English 2014年3月10日
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Watching TV shows or films in English can be a great way to learn - but you need to know how to use them effectively. In this lesson, we'll show you some simple ways you can use films and TV to improve your English quickly and easily.

Phrasal Verbs in Daily English Conversations - Lesson 6

source: Anglo-Link 2014年1月20日
Lesson 1: http://youtu.be/WHwxdtT302I
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Rude English Diet Question

source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月26日
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Don't be rude! Sarah talks about some rude English expressions about dieting. Men and women can be sensitive about their weight, so be careful asking direct questions.
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Business English: 'You're Fired!' Expressions

Talking About Credit Cards

source: Twominute English 2013年5月30日
The credit card is the biggest convenience or the worst curse ever depending on how you use it. In this lesson we'll see several conversations in which people talk about credit cards.
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0:07 In this lesson, we will learn phrases you may use when talking about your credit card.
0:18 Citibank Cards, good afternoon.
0:21 Hello. My name is Jason Stewart.
0:25 Hello Mr. Stewart. You are talking to Frank. How can I help you?
0:30 I didn’t receive my credit card statement. Can you help me out with this ?
0:35 Okay. I’ll need your credit card number so that I can access your account.
0:40 Sure. Its 4323 5764 6354 6912.
0:52 Alright. I’ll also need to ask you a couple of verification questions.
0:57 Yes, no problem.
1:00 What’s the month of your birth?
1:03 January
1:04 And your mother’s first name?
1:06 Its Helen.
1:08 Perfect. Do you want it sent through email or regular mail?
1:12 I need that as soon as possible so please mail it to me.
1:17 Sure. Your credit card statement will be sent to you within 24 hours. Is there anything else I may help you with?
1:23 No. Thank you.
1:32 Hi Paul, how are you?
1:35 I’m good Jason but you look stressed out. What happened?
1:39 Man, I’ve just received my final credit card statement. Gosh, it’s ugly. I don’t know if I’ll be able to pay all of it.
1:49 You should have used it carefully Jason. How much is it ?
1:52 Almost $3000!
1:56 Gee... that’s too much indeed!
1:59 I know. But it wasn’t me. It was my wife. She used it a lot when she traveled.
2:06 Well...It seems she bought everything she put her eyes on!
2:10 Tell me about it. Anyway, I’ll talk this through with the bank and see what can be done.
2:18 Good luck, man. You’ll need it.
2:25 I’ve made up my mind already. I’m taking the blue one.
2:30 Great choice. Are you paying in cash as usual, Mr. Jason?
2:35 Actually Kate, I would like to pay through my credit card this time.
2:39 Sure, no problem.
2:41 Are there any specific banks you deal with or any bank would do?
2:46 We accept credit cards from all leading banks in the States and abroad.
2:51 In that case, I’m sure my Citibank one will do then, right?
2:55 Absolutely!
3:02 Hi Frank. I want to use my credit card online. Can you help me out with it ?
3:08 Sure Jason. When you click the credit card payment option, you will see a form asking for your credit card information
3:14 Type your credit card number and CVV number.
3:17 Okay. But what’s the CVV number ?
3:21 Its a 3-digit number given at the back of your card.
3:25 Flip your card t and you’ll see it.
3:27 Yeah, I got it.
3:30 When you fill in the information, your bank will send a confirmation code to your cell phone.
3:35 Use that code to authorize the payment.
3:38 Okay. Thanks a lot man. I’m sure I’d have messed this up if I had tried it on my own.
3:44 I’m glad I could help!
3:50 I want to use my credit card online.
3:56 I didn't receive my credit statement. Can you help me out with this?
4:07 Your credit card statement will be sent to you within 24 hours
4:16 I'll need your credit card number so that I can access your account.
4:24 We accept credit cards from all leading banks in the States and abroad.

Learn First Aid Vocabulary in English – It could save your life!

source: English Lessons with Adam 2017年3月1日
Watching this video could help you save a life, maybe even your own! In this video, I'll be teaching you first-aid vocabulary. Beyond that, I'll teach you what to do in case of a medical emergency. You'll learn who to call, what you can do while waiting for paramedics, and a little bit about treating injuries yourself. I'll also talk about First Aid kits and what your kit should should have in it. You'll learn vocabulary such as EMS, first responders, paramedic, stabilize, assess, defibrillator, CPR, and more. You'll learn to describe different medical emergencies and treatments, in case you or someone you know ever needs to be treated by a doctor or paramedic. Stay safe, and take care of yourself. But if an emergency arises, please be prepared. In addition to watching this lesson, I also recommend that you take a first aid course.
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10 Verbs to describe different ways of eating - Advanced English with Niharika

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To Binge: To indulge in excessive eating. It is also a disorder.

Masticate
To chew or bite food with teeth several times before swallowing it.
The meat was so tough that it took a lot of chewing.

To guzzle: To eat or drink a lot, with greed.
You guzzled my dessert! What a pig!

To gobble /gulp (down): to swallow something quickly.
John gulped/gobbled down his beer quicker than anybody else.

To bolt: to eat quickly, because one is in a hurry.
He bolted down the burger in just a minute!

To nibble: to eat small amounts of food, by taking small bites.
You have to nibble sweet corn.

To peck: eat sparingly, without enthusiasm, because you are not interested or not hungry.
Sally didn't like the fish. She only pecked at it.

To gnaw: to keep biting something hard.
I watched my dog gnawing at the large bone.

To munch: to chew, eat noisily.
We all munched on the cookies as we watched the movie.

To quaff: to drink a lot of something quickly, knock back.
Guests quaffed champagne while waiting for the bride to arrive.

I hope you found this English lesson useful and learned some useful vocabulary that you could use the next time you want to talk about eating or the way someone eats food.

Are You Using These 7 Words Incorrectly?

source: EnglishAnyone 2017年3月8日
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The Dark L (pronunciation with Rachel)

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The Dark L is different from other sounds in American English in that its placement is further back, into the throat. Mastering this sound will add a very American quality to your English.
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Business English 32 (micromarketing, macromarketing, personal demand, aggregate and aggregate demand)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn five phrases: micromarketing, macromarketing, personal demand, aggregate and aggregate demand.

Business English 31 (ethics, social responsibility, values and morals)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This free lesson helps you learn four phrases: ethics, social responsibility, values and morals.

Bean Idioms

source: BBC Learning English 2009年6月16日
To be full of beans
I haven't got a bean
To spill the beans

BBC News Review: Muhammad Ali's funeral plan

source: BBC Learning English 2016年6月8日
Preparations are taking place for Muhammad Ali's funeral this week. Neil and Sian look at how the world's media is reacting and pick out the words and phrases you need to talk about the story. For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...

How To Learn New Vocabulary

source: Oxford Online English 2014年5月30日
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In this lesson, we'll show you some important questions to ask yourself when you want to learn new words in English. Do you often forget words after you learn them, or find that you can't use the English words you learn? Learn more about the vocabulary-learning process in this class, and see how to learn English vocabulary effectively and easily.

Phrasal Verbs in Daily English Conversations - Lesson 5

source: Anglo-Link 2014年1月7日
You will first listen to and repeat a dialogue with examples of phrasal expressions, and then practise these in a gap filling exercise. This lesson will improve both your listening and speaking skills.
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Nature's Call

source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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If you need to go to the toilet, then this is the idiom to use.
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Business English: Asking About Hotel

source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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After a long journey, you want to ask a customer or client about their hotel. This is a great video to learn proper business expressions.
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Discussing Current Affairs or Talking about the news

source: Twominute English 2013年5月30日
Things that happen in far off places of the world can have an impact on every one of us, that's why it is important to know what is going on in the world and have an opinion about it. In this lesson we will listen to some phrases and words that talk about the news and what's going on.
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0:07 In this lesson we will discuss current affairs or what’s happening in the world right now.
0:19 Hey Sam, did you check out what happened in Connecticut recently?
0:24 No Jack. I’ve been busy. I couldn’t keep track of the news.
0:29 Oh, but you must’ve heard about the shootout in Newtown last month.
0:33 Pres Obama is taking some solid steps to reduce gun violence.
0:38 I’m glad our government is getting serious about that. Lunatics shouldn’t be allowed to buy guns!
0:50 It’s been a long time since I watched the news. Do you know what’s happening on the NASDAQ?
0:56 Well, you should keep yourself updated Sam. You have a lot of money in the stocks.
1:01 You’re right. I know I do. But I’ve been very busy lately.
1:06 Well, there’s some good news for you.
1:08 I know you put money in Citibank, and today’s bulletin says it’s up by 5%.
1:14 That’s great news Jenny! I think I will sell those shares and exit Citibank.
1:24 Hey Sam, let me tell you something good I saw on the news tonight.
1:29 Something good on the news? That’s a change! What is it?
1:34 Well, I heard that Polio is eradicated from the world. I think there are only a handful of new cases.
1:42 Yeah, I heard that! It’s an incredible thing. I think we should all thank Bill Gates.
1:48 Bill Gates? What for?
1:51 Well, I saw on the news that it was him who financed most of the polio vaccination drive in the world from his own fortune.
1:59 That’s an amazing thing Sam. I didn’t know that!
2:09 Jack, turn on the TV and go to CNN.
2:12 Why? Is there something important going on?
2:16 Well nothing new, but there’s a documentary on Japan’s earthquake
2:20 which talks about how the old people there volunteered to work in radioactive areas.
2:25 Really? They came up on their own to work on containing the leak?
2:31 Yes. They helped contain it, and they checked the entire system
2:35 while exposing themselves to radiation so that the young people don’t have to.
2:40 That’s amazing Jenny. Maybe that’s why Japan has done well.
2:45 You are right, Jack. When people put the country’s interest before their own, progress is fast.
2:52 Yep! I just hope those guys are okay.
2:56 Me too Jack.
3:00 I’ve been busy. I couldn’t keep track of the news.
3:08 Do you know what’s happening on the NASDAQ?
3:15 Let me tell you something good I saw on the news tonight.
3:22 Something good on the news? That’s a change! What is it?
3:33 When people put the country's interest before their own progress is fast.

10 Very Short Conversation | Set 19 | English Speaking Practice | ESL | EFL

source: Mark Kulek 2017年3月22日

CAE Use of English Lesson 3

source: MrSkypelessons 2017年3月29日
A detailed look at a sample Use of English paper for the CAE (Cambridge Advanced Exam). Lesson 3

Minimal Pairs (pronunciation with Rachel)

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American English Pronunciation: EH [ɛ] vs. AA [æ] Vowels 2:46
How to Pronounce AH vs UH 2:31
How to Pronounce EE vs. IH, leave vs. live 3:54
EE vs. IH, Long and Short Vowels 4:56
ZZ vs. JJ (buzz vs. budge) Sounds 3:55

Business English 30 (store owner, clerk, stock keeper, commission)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This lesson studies: store owner, store clerk, stock keeper and commission.

Business English 29 (manufacture, reseller, wholesaler)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
This lesson covers manufacture, manufacturer, reseller and wholesaler.

Vegetable Idioms

source: BBC Learning English 2009年7月1日
It's a hot potato
A carrot and a stick
Like two peas in a pod

BBC News Review: Gassy cows and global warming

source: BBC Learning English 2016年12月13日
Measures to reduce greenhouse gases often target carbon dioxide. But a sudden increase in methane from farm animals could be even more dangerous than CO2. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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How To Improve Your English Listening

source: Oxford Online English 2014年7月4日
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How is your English listening? Think about some situations:
1) You talk one-on-one with a native speaker, who uses simple language because they realise it is more difficult for you.
2) You talk one-to-one with a native speaker, who uses simple language, but you are talking on the phone.
3) You talk one-on-one with a native speaker, who speaks at full speed and uses idioms or slang.
4) You listen to a group of native speakers talking among themselves.
How much do you think you could understand in these three situations? Even when you've studied a language for years, situations like (3) and (4) can still be difficult. In this lesson, we're going to look at some simple ways you can make English listening easier, and improve your ability to understand spoken English.

Phrasal Verbs in Daily English Conversations - Lesson 4

source: Anglo-Link 2013年12月11日
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It's Raining Cats and Dogs

Business English: Asking About Flight

BBC News Review: Prince says: talk about your feelings

source: BBC Learning English 2017年4月18日
Neil and Catherine teach you how to use the language the world's media is using to discuss this story:
Prince William has said that the traditional British value of not showing your feelings should not be allowed to affect people's health.
William's mother, Princess Diana, was killed in a car crash when he and his brother Prince Harry were young.
Yesterday Prince Harry revealed he'd had counselling after spending 20 years "not thinking" about his mother's death.
Vocabulary:
stiff upper lip: quality of not showing feelings in a difficult situation
opens up: starts to talk about feelings
went off the rails: started to behave in a way that's not socially acceptable
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Common English pronunciation mistakes

source: Espresso English 2017年3月19日
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Confusing WORD PAIRS

source: EnglishAnyone 2017年3月15日
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How to Pronounce the TR Consonant Cluster (with Rachel)

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TR souding like CHR, DR like JR, and STR like SDR 5:19

Business English 28 (customization, mass-production and mass-customization)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
Today's words: customization, mass-production and mass-customization.

Business English 27 (Customer satisfaction, customer service, to retain, and customer retention)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
Learn free Business English with this lesson. Words: Customer satisfaction, customer service, to retain, and customer retention.

Egg Idioms

source: BBC Learning English 2009年7月22日
He's a bad egg
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket
He's got egg on his face

Phrasal Verbs in English Conversation - Lesson 3

source: Anglo-Link 2013年11月18日
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Gut Feeling

Business Small Talk: How's business?

source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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The most common small talk questions: How's business? . Learn it and use it for all formal business situations.
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Difference between Good & Well

source: Twominute English 2013年5月28日
'Good' and 'Well' are two English words that people might often confuse. They are similar in meaning, but have different applications and should not be used in place of each other.
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0:07 In this lesson we will learn how to use ‘good’ and ‘well’.
0:17 The basic difference between ‘good’ and ‘well’ is that ‘good’ is an adjective, and ‘well’ is an adverb.
0:25 ‘Well’ almost never comes before a noun.
0:27 Well’ can be an adjective, as in ‘all is well’, or when talking about someone’s health,
0:35 as in ‘she is well’, but it is more often used as an adverb.
0:42 Hi, everyone! Today we’ll talk about ‘good’ and ‘well’.
0:45 They are different because ‘good’ is an adjective, and ‘well’ is more commonly used as an adverb.
0:51 Right, Eva. Here is an example: ‘It’s good to look at the ancient manuscripts which are preserved well in the Museum.’
1:01 That’s right. ‘Good’ is used to describe a thing, a person or an object. For example: ‘The Alchemist is a good book.’
1:11 Yes. And ‘Kennedy was a good man.’
1:15 Good example. On the other hand, ‘well’ is used to speak of a verb.
1:20 That’s it, Eva. When someone does something that is correct or positive, we say: ‘Well done!’
1:28 Yeah. That’s why I can say that ‘Adele sings very well.’
1:32 Good example! The adjective ‘good’ is used in general to describe that someone or something is pleasant,
1:39 enjoyable, is of high quality, is successful, is kind, or to show satisfaction, like when we say: ‘Oh good! You’ve arrived!’
1:53 I think that’s it! Good job, Joe. Let’s listen to conversations with different examples and contexts.
2:06 How you doing Nancy?
2:08 I am doing well! What about you Thomas?
2:11 I am good!
2:13 How was the expo?
2:15 It was good! The oil paintings were painted very well.
2:20 I knew it! The students from the School of Design are brilliant!
2:24 Yes. Their teachers are very good. I’d say they’re the best professional painters.
2:36 Good professionals are hard to find.
2:39 You’re right. I have to hire an assistant and can’t find a good candidate.
2:45 Really? What kind of person are you looking for?
2:50 Well, I need someone who is good at math, and has good computer skills.
2:55 Eva, I’m your man! I’m very good at math and I work well with others!
3:03 I think that’s a good idea! I know you well, and I can trust you. Let’s schedule an interview. What’s a good time for you?
3:11 How about tomorrow morning?
3:11 How about tomorrow morning?
3:20 How are you, Thomas?
3:22 I’m good. The hospital is well equipped with the latest in technology.
3:27 How are the doctors? Do they treat you well?
3:30 The doctors are good, too. They’re very good to me.
3:34 That’s good Thomas. Hope you feel well soon.
3:38 Thanks, Nancy. I’ll probably be here another week.
3:42 Do you want me to bring you a good book?
3:44 Nancy! You’re such a good friend!
3:48 Thanks, but I can’t read very well without my glasses…
3:53 If you want, I can read to you a little every day. I read really well!
3:59 Oh good! That’s a good idea! Thanks, Nancy!!
4:09 It’s good to look at the ancient manuscripts which are preserved well in the Museum.’
4:22 ‘The Alchemist is a good book.’
4:29 ‘Adele sings very well.’
4:35 ‘Oh good! You’ve arrived!’
4:43 I am doing well!
4:47 It was good! The oil paintings were painted very well.
4:58 I’m very good at math and I work well with others!
5:09 I think that’s a good idea! I know you well, and I can trust you.
5:20 I’m good. The hospital is well equipped with the latest in technology.
5:33 I read really well!

Learn 10 Easy 3-Word Questions in English

source: Learn English with Rebecca 2017年3月3日
"What's the catch?" "Care for another?" "Have you met?" Improve your English conversation skills easily and quickly using these ten short questions. Once you start to use these in your speech, you will sound more like a native speaker, because they are all so commonly used. Since they are short, they are easy to learn too! We use these questions at home, at work, and in social situations. If you have been in an English speaking country or watch English television, you've probably already heard these questions, but you might not understand what they mean. I'll explain each expression, give you examples of how they are used, and let you practice them in a short exercise with me. I believe that by the end of this short video, you'll be able to use these standard questions yourself. Have fun learning these and good luck with your English learning!
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Idiom Practice: It Didn't Cross My Mind

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Get your English in shape - Fitness English with Michelle

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Fit - fitness is shortened to fit – refers to a person who is healthy

Bad shape - However, someone who gets out of breath running up the stairs might admit to being in bad shape

Toned - The word tone has to do with sound waves in music (tone) and something similar to exercise. Muscle tone has to do with how tight or lose muscles appear. Someone with good tone has those defined muscles. Someone with weak muscle tone does not have much strength. To say someone is toned is a more formal way to describe someone as muscular.

Abs – Abdomen is the belly area between your chest and hips, just below your navel. Abs is simply short for it.

Six pack abs- Here’s an idiom for you: six-pack abs. That means someone whose belly muscles are so well defined that his or her abs look like the top of a six-pack of soda (or beer). The muscles are so tight that they ripple.

Ripped - Ripped means very clear muscle definition.

Spare tyre- The fat around the side of your body is sometimes called a spare tire. In other words, you look like you are wearing a tire around your middle. If you are trying to lose weight, you might say you are trying to get rid of my spare tire.

Some Phrasal Verbs for exercising/ staying fit:
Warm up - At the beginning of your workout, you do stretching exercises to loosen tight muscles. These are called warm ups because you literally are warming your body. To do light exercise/ stretches before playing a sport or doing more intense exercise

I stretch before playing soccer. It’s important to warm up!

Cool down - At the end of the workout when you are very heated, you do more stretches to cool down your hot muscles

Workout– means physical training or exercise especially to improve your health/body – Joe works out nearly every day.

- He swims, runs or lifts weights.
Work off(something) – separable: to lose or get rid of something by exercising
Ben’s party was yesterday, and I ate a lot of ice cream. I need to go for a run today and work off the ice cream.

Workout gear- Your workout gear includes all the tools you need for your exercise.

Doing Pilates or yoga: your gear includes a mat. Doing weightlifting: your gear might be barbells. Playing tennis: you will need a racquet. A water bottle should always be part of your gear.

Reps/sets – (rep means repetitions - sets – groups) If you are going to repeat an exercise like a crunch, you are doing reps. Reps are just short for the word repeat. You might repeat an exercise 10 times, take a break, then do another ten. You might do two sets of ten reps. Sets just mean group.

American English: T Pronunciations

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American English has an interesting sound -- the Flap T.
American English: T Pronunciations 10:32
Examples: how to pronounce T 9:57
English Pronunciation: T after R like in PARTY 4:54
The Flap T! American English Pronunciation 2:58
Flap T: Really a D Sound? 4:21
How to Practice the Flap T 2:49
Using Flap T to Link Words 3:27

Business English 26 (product, price, promotion, place)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年1月30日
Learn the marketing mix: product, price, promotion and place.

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