Bad English: Gay Lesbian Slang
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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Robin teaches useful slang and idioms about gay and lesbian people. These words are used in every day spoken English. Be careful using them.
Warning! These videos contain bad words. If you do not like the videos, then don't watch them.
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Pronunciation: Schwa
source: BBC Learning English 2016年8月12日
English pronunciation is easy, right? Well, maybe it isn't always a piece of cake, but Tim's back in the pronunciation workshop and ready to give a helping hand. This time he's looking at an aspect of spoken English called ‘schwa’. The symbol for the schwa sound looks like this /ə/.
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Transcript:
Tim
Hi, I'm Tim and this is my pronunciation workshop. Here, I'm gonna show you how English is really spoken. It'll help you to become a better listener and a more fluent speaker. You ready? Come on, follow me.
Now, there's an idiom in the English language that means that something is really easy. Any idea what it is? Well, here's a clue.
Do you know now? Let's ask the people of London:
Voxpops: It's a piece of cake
Tim
A piece of cake – an expression that means that something is really easy to do, as well as meaning – a piece of cake.
But listen again to the words 'a' and 'of'. They are actually pronounced the same. What is the sound and are those words stressed?
Voxpops: It's a piece of cake
Tim
The words 'a' and 'of' are both pronounced as /ə/ and they're not stressed.
This sound /ə/ is the most common sound in the whole English language. It's so common that it even has its own name – schwa.
Now, it can be difficult to hear the schwa because it is never stressed. However, it's a vowel sound that's used in many grammar words like articles and prepositions.
Here are some more examples.
Examples
I like a cup of tea in the morning.
Could you get a packet of biscuits?
Can you give it to me?
I had an apple for lunch today.
Tim
So, you've heard the examples, and now it's your turn. Are you ready to start? Listen and repeat.
Examples
I like a cup of tea in the morning.
Could you get me a packet of biscuits?
Can you give it to me?
I had an apple for lunch today.
Tim
Great work. Now remember, if you want to learn more about pronunciation then please visit our website: bbclearningenglish.com.
That's about it from the pronunciation workshop for now. I'll see you soon. Bye bye.
Now, I've got a cup of tea and I've got a biscuit, I'm looking forward to a piece of cake.
That was a mistake, but a tasty one.
Five uses of 'keep' - The Vampyre part 1
source: BBC Learning English 2016年11月24日
Love, death and a blood-sucking vampire
The English word keep has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the tale The Vampyre - and we've found many different ways to use the word keep in it.
Transcript
Hello I'm Darren. Today's story involves love, death and a blood-sucking vampire. It was written a long time ago but is just as good to hear today.
We start with a young English man called Aubrey who's travelling with an older man called Lord Ruthven to the beautiful city of Rome. However, somebody has told Aubrey to watch out for Ruthven as he's not a very nice person and can't be trusted. What can they mean? In Rome, they meet a woman who Ruthven takes an interest in but Aubrey warns her to keep away from him because he's not to be trusted.
Aubrey isn't happy about Ruthven's behaviour and decides to keep travelling but on his own. He ends up in Greece and it's here he meets and falls in love with the beautiful Ianthe. She keeps him company and tells him tales of local legends about a vampire. Then after a while, Ruthven turns up and shortly after Ianthe is killed by a vampire – hmm, a strange coincidence don't you think? But Ruthven just tells Aubrey to keep his eyes open for anyone acting suspiciously.
The two men continue their travels, but the men are attacked by robbers and Ruthven is killed, but before he dies he makes Aubrey promise to keep his death a secret 'for a year and a day'. His body is left on a rock but it disappears overnight – somebody has stolen it.
What a gruesome story, but it's not over yet. Join me again in part two when I'll tell you what happens next. Bye for now.
English Modal Verbs - How to Use 'Would' in English
source: Oxford Online English 2017年5月28日
Would you like to learn more about 'would' and what it means? If I asked you to tell me all the meanings and uses of 'would' right now, 'would' you be able to? Like all modal verbs, 'would' can have many different meanings.
See the full version: https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/w...
In this lesson you can learn:
- How to use 'would' to talk about an imaginary or unreal situation.
- How make polite requests using 'would'.
- Different ways to use would in reported speech.
- How to use 'would' to mean 'refused to do something'.
- Ways to talk about habits in the past using 'would'.
See more free English lessons from Oxford Online English here: https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/
'Cheap Out'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2016年1月7日
In this 'quick words' lesson, we study how to use the common expression, 'cheap out', as in ' he really cheaped out on his vacation'.
Visit www.mapleleafesl.com for more free English lessons, and be sure to go like the Maple Leaf ESL page on Facebook.
3 popular slang words in British English: sorted, innit, and dab
source: English Jade - Learn English (engVid) 2017年5月13日
Learn the most popular slang used in England! I'll teach you the definitions of these words and how you can use them to sound posh, middle class, or childish! We'll be looking at: "sorted", a trendy word that is often used in advertising; "innit", a very common word that you can use in informal conversations; and "dab", which is most often used by children and usually includes a bit of a dance. You won't learn this slang vocabulary in grammar books, so watch this video, then do the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/3-popular-slan...
Present Perfect Tense in daily English Conversation - Using HAVE & HAS Correctly
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2017年6月28日
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It is important to learn how we form Present Perfect sentences – Subject + have/ has + Verb (Third form). Let us now learn some useful English phrases in Present Perfect tense.
1. I’ve known her for ages: To know someone for a very long time.
Example: She is my best friend since school; I’ve known her for ages.
2. I’m having a tough day: Since the day started, until now, I am having a difficult day.
Example: The boss has been nagging me since the morning; I’m having a tough day at work today.
3. This is the first time I have been here: This phrase is used for something that is done for the first time.
Example: This is the first time I’m hearing this song, glad you made me hear it.
4. I haven’t done it yet: This phrase is used for an incomplete activity.
Example: Please don’t ask me about the homework, I haven’t done it yet.
5. I’ve had a great evening/ time: This phrase is used to tell someone about the great time you had with them.
Example: We should catch up more often; I had a great time with you.
6. I’ve had enough: This phrase is used for a situation where you can’t accept a certain behavior anymore.
Example: I can’t bear your conversations with Jack, I’ve had enough.
7. Have you heard? : This phrase is used to break a news which means to share a news.
Example: Have you heard about John and Rachel’s wedding? I’m so excited.
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English Bad Words: Apeshit
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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'Apeshit' is not that bad to say, but be careful saying it. Robin teaches how to use and say 'apeshit'. It will help your English listening skills.
Warning! These videos contain bad words. If you do not like the videos, then don't watch them.
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PRONUNCIATION: Assimilation of /t/ and /p/
source: BBC Learning English 2016年7月8日
What happens when a word ending with a /t/ sound is followed by a word beginning with a /p/ sound? Tim looks at assimilation, with the help of the Learning English team, some Londoners - and a white piece of paper! You can learn more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
Six uses of 'stay' - Jamaica Inn part 1
source: BBC Learning English 2016年11月3日
Strange things are happening on the bleak and windy moors...
The English word stay has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the classic story Jamaica Inn - and we've found many different ways to use the word stay in it.
Learn more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
WATCH PART 2 HERE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
TRANSCRIPT
Hello, I'm Mariam. Today's story is set on the bleak and windy moors of Cornwall and features a young strong woman who witnesses some strange goings on when she goes to live in a pub called Jamaica Inn.
The woman is called Mary and after her mother dies she goes to stay with her aunt at Jamaica Inn. It's a cold and lonely place and is run by her scary and abusive uncle, Joss. Mary's aunt tells her to stay out of his way. Mary soon realises that Jamaica Inn is not a nice place to live but she decides to stay on to look after her aunt – and then things start to happen.
The Inn is a quiet place because nobody chooses to stay over due to its terrible reputation but one Saturday night, a noisy group of Joss's friends come to drink. They're very rude to Mary and she goes to hide in her bedroom. That night she stays up to see what's going on, and out of her window, she sees horses and wagons horses moving in the yard. She also hears Joss arguing with a man who he then hits – knocking him to the floor. Mary doesn't like what she sees and the next day, she tells the local magistrate, Squire Bassat. He searches the Inn for any clues but finds nothing. She then meets the local vicar, Mr Davey, who she confides in – but he tells her that she doesn't know enough about Joss and shouldn't involve the law.
Later, Mary meets a man called Jem who turns out to be Joss's brother. She is suspicious of him and decides to stay away from him but after a while she realises he can be trusted and they spend some happy time together at a horse fair, where Jem sells ponies. However, at the end of the fair, Jem disappears and Mary is worried he's been arrested for selling stolen ponies. She runs back to the Inn across the dark and wet countryside. When she gets back, she is met by Joss and his gang of drunken men – they are up to no good.
I'll leave the story there for now. But join me in again in part two to find out what Joss and his friends are up to. Bye for now.
5 English Expressions you've been saying wrong!
source: Learn English with Papa Teach Me 2017年6月28日
If you have a problem, should you nip it in the BUTT or the BUD?!
Here are 5 expressions you've been using wrong!
'End Up'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2016年2月2日
In this 'quick words' lesson, we look at how to properly use the often used expression 'end up'.
Visit www.mapleleafesl.com for more free English lessons, and be sure to go like the Maple Leaf ESL page on Facebook.
Verb "to BE" | English grammar lesson & exercises
source: Crown Academy of English 2017年6月27日
In this lesson, you will learn the affirmative form (positive), question form and negative form of the verb BE in both the present simple tense and past simple tense. I also explain the contracted forms for the affirmative and negative.
The verb "to be" is an irregular verb in English. Its form is therefore different to all other verbs. This verb is used a lot in the English language. It is therefore very important to learn the form by heart.
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MAKE or DO?
source: JamesESL English Lessons (engVid) 2017年5月16日
"Stop making mistakes" or "stop doing mistakes? "Do" and "make" are some of the most used verbs in English, but they are regularly confused by English learners. I'm going to teach you the logic of when to use "make" and when to use "do". Watch this lesson and you'll understand how to use these verbs correctly. You'll also learn collocations: words that often go with "make" and "do", like "do the dishes", "do your homework", "make dinner", "make a call", and many more. Learning to use these two simple words correctly will make you sound much more fluent to native English speakers, so don't miss out!
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Business English 168 (market share, company image)
source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年2月6日
Company image, public opinion, market share, gaining market share, losing market share, giving up market share.
News Review: Money spent on time makes you happy
source: BBC Learning English 2017年7月25日
Using money to get chores done makes you happier. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
The story:
Money which is used to free up your time makes you happier than money which is spent on material things, such as shoes, Canadian scientists have reported.
Key words and phrases:
chores: boring but necessary tasks
underrated: not given the high level of approval it deserves
outsourcing: paying someone else to do your tasks for you
[Image: Getty Images]
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How to Request an Email Reply - Learn to Write Well in English
source: JenniferESL 2017年6月8日
Learn to write appropriate and effective emails by learning common phrases and studying models. I'll share both personal and business email messages.
Index:
0:01 Introduction
0:20 Lesson title
0:28 Model 1 - personal email to friend
1:55 Tips on stating the urgency of a message
2:11 Useful phrases for requesting a response
2:49 Model 2 - sending a second email to follow-up
3:43 Tips on confirming receipt
4:06 Useful phrases for confirming receipt
4:51 Tips for writing business email messages
5:12 Model 3 - business email to confirm receipt
5:58 Tips for handling a late response
6:12 Model 4 - business email to apologize for a delayed response
6:47 Useful phrases to apologize for a late response
7:08 Lesson ending
Learn Funny English words for Everyday sounds
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2017年5月31日
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Click: Have you ever ordered anything online at the click of a mouse? I ordered online proofreading services with the click of a mouse..
Zip!: What’s a zip? You’re never ready until you dress is fastened. ZIP and then you’re finally ready.
Tweet – It’s an amazing feeling when I wake up to the tweet of the birds outside my bedroom window…
Twitter – to utter a succession of small, tremulous sounds, as a bird. The social media website is called after the sound of bird’s twitter.
Sizzle: Sound produced when the meat or the veggies are roasted over open hearth/ open fire.
The steaks sizzled on the barbecue.
Fizzle: I dropped the medicine into the glass and it fizzled until it dissolved.
Murmur: He murmured the words, “I’m sorry,” but I didn’t believe he really was.
Gargle: I gargled the mouthwash as the dentist had instructed.
Please do not gargle with your water like that; drink it properly.
Kerplunk: As she sat in the chair, kerplunk it collapsed.
Vroom: There was a loud vroom as he revived the engine.
Gobble: I gobbled down my food as quickly as I could so that I could go and join my class.
Moan: I took her shopping but she moaned throughout the day.
Knock: I heard a knock at the door
Tap: Someone tapped loudly on the windowpane
Hoot: The owl hooted.
Whir: The machine whirred to a standstill.
All these words are nouns (as name of the sound) as well as verbs (actions). Use these everyday sounds to make your conversations more fun.
English Bad Words: The Bird, The Finger
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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Molly teaches what 'the bird' and 'the finger' mean in English. It is a bad gesture and you should never do it.
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Pronunciation: The words 'was' and 'were'
source: BBC Learning English 2016年9月30日
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Transcript:
Tim
Hi. I'm Tim and this is my Pronunciation Workshop. Here, I'm going to show you how English is really spoken. Come on, let's go inside. Oh dear, excuse me. I’m a bit tired: I was out late last night, with the lads. I know, yeah, we didn't get back until 9.30. In the evening. It was a wild night. I know, I know, I am a party animal. Anyway, while I get myself together a bit, let's ask some other people in London what they got up to last night.
Voxpops
At 9 o'clock last night I was watching a movie.
I was laying in bed.
I was invited to a dinner at my friend's house.
I was playing football
I was out drinking.
Tim
Well well, what interesting lives we all lead. Now they all used the past form of the verb 'to be' – was. Now the word was is made of the sounds /w/, /ɔ:/, / z/, isn’t it? Or is it? Listen again. What sound can you actually hear?
Voxpops
At 9 o'clock last night I was watching a movie.
I was laying in bed.
I was invited to a dinner at my friend's house.
I was playing football
I was out drinking.
Tim
When the word was is unstressed, as in the examples we’ve just heard, then the vowel sound changes to a schwa - /ə/. So was becomes /wəz/, and also were becomes /wə/. These are called weak forms. Here are some more examples.
Examples
I was there when it happened.
We were delighted with the results.
We were having a good time until it rained.
He was feeling much better last night.
Tim
Right, now you've heard the examples, and now it's your turn. Listen and repeat.
Examples
I was there when it happened.
We were delighted with the results.
We were having a good time until it rained.
He was feeling much better last night.
Tim
Great work. Remember, if you want to learn more about pronunciation, then please visit our website, bbclearningenglish dot com. And that is about it from the Pronunciation Workshop for now. I'll see you soon. Bye bye! Now… oh look! Hey, you know what this is? This is WAS backwards. Get it? WAS backwards… it's a SAW. Now, I know what you were thinking. You were thinking that I was going to have some terrible accident. Well don’t worry – it’s not even switched on – look! Wooahhhhh!!!
5 uses of 'see' - Moby Dick part 1
source: BBC Learning English 2016年11月17日
The English word 'see' has many meanings and uses. We bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the classic novel Moby Dick - and we've found many different ways to use the word 'see' in it.
For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
YOU'LL FIND PART 2 HERE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
TRANSCRIPT
Hello I'm Mariam. Today's story is about the experiences of a man who goes on an epic adventure. He sails on a ship whose captain is determined to seek revenge on a whale called Moby Dick.
The man is called Ishmael. He's heading to Nantucket to see if he can find work on a whaling ship. On the way he meets Queequeg, a rough and dangerous-looking man who works as a harpooner. They become friends and together they find work on a whaling ship called The Pequod.
It sets sail, but it's not until a few days into the journey that they first see the ship's captain, Ahab. He is a bitter and twisted old man with a long white scar down his face. He also has a false leg made from a whale's jaw. You see, his real leg had been bitten off by a whale on a previous voyage. He tells the crew "this whale was the famous Moby Dick" and he makes them all promise to help him hunt the whale down and kill him.
It's a long and hard voyage – they sail across the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean – they encounter a huge typhoon and their navigational instruments break. Ishmael could not see how they would ever find Moby Dick in such a massive ocean. Then Queequeg the harpooner gets a bad fever and a coffin is made for him in anticipation of his death. But, he recovers and the ship sails on into the Pacific Ocean. Although they catch and kill other whales on the way, there is no sign of Moby. Where can he be?
You'll have to wait and see. Join me in part two to see if Captain Ahab finally gets his revenge on Moby Dick. Bye for now.
Using 'THE' before 'NEXT' & 'LAST'
source: English Lessons with Alex 2017年6月23日
English articles are tough. When was the last time you watched a lesson about them? In this video, I try to erase the confusion between "next", "the next", "last", and "the last". The rule on using the article "the" before "next" and "last" is much simpler than you think. If you're having a hard time with this topic, you should definitely watch this video, and next time you're wondering whether to add a "the" before one of these words, you'll be much more certain. Don't forget to check your understanding by doing the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/english-gramma...
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Business English 166 (OEM, MRO)
source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年2月6日
OEM (original equipment manufacturer), MRO (Maintenance, repair and operations).
Business English 165 (xpense account, mileage logging, reported expenses)
source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年2月6日
Today's words: expense account, mileage logging, reported expenses
Learn all about the British political system & elections
source: Learn English with Gill (engVid) 2017年6月2日
When I made this video in early 2017, I thought that the next UK General Election would not happen until 2020 -- how wrong I was! So here is the video, just a few days ahead of a surprise General Election in June 2017. In this lesson I will explain a little about how the UK political system works, and introduce you to some of the vocabulary. You'll learn about the major parties, local councils, constituencies, and more. So, welcome to the unpredictable world of UK politics! This is a great lesson to help you understand the news, even if you don't live in the UK. Listening to British news is a great way to practise your English, and understanding what they are talking about will really help! Don't forget to do the quiz afterwards, to test your knowledge, at https://www.engvid.com/uk-politics-el...
English Bad Words: Shut the Fuck Up
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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'Shut the Fuck Up' is a bad English expression, but many native English speakers use it. We hope our students don't say it, but you should know it.
Warning! These videos contain bad words. If you do not like the videos, then don't watch them.
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5 uses of 'sleep' - The Princess and the Pea part 1
source: BBC Learning English 2016年11月10日
The English word sleep has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the classic fairy tale the Princess and the Pea - and we've found many different ways to use the word sleep in it.
Learn more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
Watch PART 2 here http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
TRANSCRIPT
Hello, I'm Mariam. Today's story is a fairy tale about a young woman whose identity is put to the test using just a little green pea. Yep, this is the story of The Princess and the Pea.
Our story begins a long time ago – there's a handsome prince who desperately wants to marry a princess. He travels the world to find one and there are plenty available – but he loses sleep over how genuine they really are.
So there he is, back at home, in his castle, feeling lonely and worried about the situation. That night, there's a big storm – thunder, lightning and torrential rain but the prince sleeps through it. He doesn't hear someone knocking at the door. But his mother, the Queen, does and she goes to see who it is.
She opens the door and finds a young woman, soaking wet and wind-blown. "Who are you?" she asks. "I'm a princess and I need a place to sleep," the princess said. "Hmmm," the Queen thinks, "are you really?" She lets her in and then rushes up to one of the spare bedrooms – the castle can sleep hundreds so there are plenty to choose from! She takes all the covers and sheets off the bed and places just one green pea at the bottom. Then the Queen gets twenty mattresses and piles them up on top of the pea. The King gives her a hand because they are rather heavy. Despite all the noise, the prince is sleeping like a baby and has no idea what they're up to.
Strange! What is the Queen up to? Well, join me again in part two to find out. I'll see you then. Bye for now.
Asking Questions in English | Question Structure | Fix Your Grammar Mist...
source: mmmEnglish 2017年6月11日
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Asking Questions and giving answers are the basics of great English conversation - or conversation in any language!
But are you asking questions correctly, in English?
Many of my students can get their message across, even without the correct word order and intonation… But it makes for a bumpy, awkward conversation!
In this lesson, I'm going to help you improve the STRUCTURE of your questions, so they flow smoothly, clearly and automatically!
And you can start enjoying English conversations!
The good news is that English questions are fairly consistent and follow a clear structure. There are four main parts that you need to keep in mind.
1. Question word (who/what/where/when/how/why) - question phrase (how long, how often)
2. Auxiliary (or helping) verb (be/do/have … also modal auxiliary verbs = can/should/may/will)
3. Subject (I/you/we/they/he/she/it)
4. Main verb (eg: play, eat, buy etc)
'Screw Up'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2016年2月23日
In this lesson, we take a look at two different meanings for the casual and commonly used expression, 'screw up'. For instance, 'Tim got fired yesterday because he screwed up with an important client'.
Visit www.mapleleafesl.com for more free English lessons, and be sure to go like the Maple Leaf ESL page on Facebook.
Tenses
source: MrSkypelessons 2017年6月26日
Here we examine the four aspects of the present tense: I do, I am doing, I have done, I have been doing.
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How to… chat someone up
source: BBC Learning English 2015年9月24日
Listen to some chat up lines with Finn and learn all about making people interested in you. Extra practice activities for this ‘How to…’ are on our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
Common & Silly mistakes made in spoken English
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2017年6月25日
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Sonia will discuss with you some common examples of the mistakes made while speaking English and help you understand the correct usage of some common everyday English conversation words.
Amount v/s number
Amount how much – uncountable
I’ve reduced the amount of tea I drink.
Number – countable
The number of participants is high.
Among – more than two
We divided the money among ourselves
Between – 2 or 2 groups
Tom was sitting between John and Maria.
Bring – to the speaker
Please bring the documents here.
Take –away from the speaker
Please take the files away from my desk
Further –more or longer time for example
Do you have any further questions?
Farther – far away
The shopping complex is farther away from here
Fewer- countable
I have fewer projects than her
Less – uncountable
The memory on the smartphone is quite less.
English Bad Words Alternatives
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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If you do not like to say bad words, then this is the perfect video for you! Robin teaches how to say bad words in a polite or good way that nobody will be upset or angry.
Warning! These videos contain bad words. If you do not like the videos, then don't watch them.
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8 uses of 'long' - Orpheus & Eurydice part 1
source: BBC Learning English 2016年10月27日
Orpheus & Eurydice: Greek lovers who were tragically lost to each other because of a terrible mistake.
The English word long has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the Greek legend, Orpheus and Eurydice - and we've found many different ways to use the word long in it.
Learn more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
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TRANSCRIPT
Hello I'm Mariam. Today I'm going to tell you about Orpheus and Eurydice, Greek lovers who were tragically lost to each other because of a terrible mistake.
Orpheus was the son of Apollo, Greek god of the Sun. Orpheus had a wonderful gift. When he played his lyre, any animal or bird nearby would stop to listen, spellbound. All day long Orpheus would play, enchanting every creature who heard him, including the woodland nymphs who gathered in the trees.
One day Orpheus was playing when he glanced upwards. There in the branches was a beautiful wood nymph with dazzling long hair, looking down at him with dark dreamy eyes. Orpheus was in love. Before long Eurydice, the nymph, was in love, too. The pair became inseparable and soon they were married.
They were blissfully happy, but their happiness didn’t last long. It came to an abrupt and cruel end one summer’s day…
It was unbearably hot so Eurydice went to the river to cool down. Suddenly …out of nowhere… a swarm of bees came and attacked her. She clambered out of the water to escape but the bees followed. 'Orpheus, help!' she screamed but Orpheus was a long way off playing his lyre.
Eurydice ran quickly. Suddenly a sharp pain pierced her foot and she fell. A deadly snake had bitten her. It didn’t take long for the poison to take its fatal effect. When Orpheus finally arrived, the snake had long gone and Eurydice was lifeless. Orpheus was heartbroken! ‘As long as I live,’ he swore. ‘I’ll never play music again…' But he was wrong.
Top 50 Mispronounced English words
source: Learn English Lab 2017年6月18日
Learn the TOP 50 MISPRONOUNCED English words. These words are common mistakes made by many English learners. I will show you how to avoid these incorrect pronunciations and say all of these words correctly in this pronunciation lesson.
'Slack Off'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2016年1月27日
In this lesson, we look at how to use the common and casual phrasal verb, 'slack off', as in the sentence 'the boy's grades are getting lower because he slacks off too much.'
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How to use CAN, COULD and MAY to ask for permission
source: Simple English Videos 2017年6月30日
Can, could and may are modal verbs and we use them all to ask if it's OK to do something. So how are they different and how do we respond when we want to agree to a permission request, and also to refuse? In this video you'll find out.
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HOW TO: Say ‘no’ to invitations
source: BBC Learning English 2015年12月3日
What do you do when someone invites you to do something, but you don’t want to do it? Here’s William with some handy phrases for declining invitations politely. There’s more explanation about this on our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/lea...
Business English 162 (deception, misleading, divulging confidential information, withholding information)
source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年2月6日
deception, misleading, divulging confidential information, withholding information
Effective expressions to express your personality
source: English Jade - Learn English (engVid) 2016年5月14日
In this lesson, I will teach you verbs, expressions, and idioms you can use to bring out your unique personality and communication style. For example, there is a lot more you can say other than "I think that..." Using other expressions such as "it looks as if", "it sounds like", "I sense that", or "I feel that" makes your language richer and helps you build relationships with others. Watch this video to discover more about your own personal style and how you can express yourself more like a native speaker. This video goes into the theory of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). If you want to go even further with the idea of representational systems within NLP, you can then use your knowledge of language and behaviour to build stronger relationships and to influence people. For example, if you observe that your friend is a strongly visual person, you can adapt your language and the expressions you use to be more visual. This will help the two of you connect and interact better. Test your knowledge afterwards by doing the quiz athttp://www.engvid.com/expressions-idi...
Talking about your personality – Ambivert | Extrovert | Introvert
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2017年6月23日
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Extrovert: Extroverts are those people who gain energy by being around people. They are extremely friendly and who love discussing their ideas with others or simply love spending time socially.
I’m really outgoing – Someone who is socially confident
I’m a gregarious person – Gregarious means you are sociable and you love being around people. Someone who love discussing ideas openly.
I’m a social butterfly – This means you are friendly and love being socially active and are easily approachable.
I’m very friendly – You could be friends with anyone, anytime.
Introvert: Introverts are those people who are not very confident about themselves, they are not shy but they avoid interactions with others and are very emotional.
Phrases you could use to say you are an introvert –
I’m kind of reserved – This means you are a very private person; you share things with limited people.
I like to spend time with close friends – You restrict yourself from making many friends and are very choosy about making friends.
I usually listen more than I speak – You generally like to listen carefully and won't share your opinion or ideas openly and socially.
Ambivert: Ambiverts are generally who have a balance of extroverts and introverts in their personality.
Phrases you could use to say you are an ambivert
I alter my personality based on the situation – You are able to adjust with extroverts and introverts based on the situations.
When a topic of interest comes up, I’m more than happy to talk about it – If it’s your subject of conversation you would display the qualities of an extrovert and vice-versa.
Spending too much time with other people can be exhausting – You like spending time with people but can’t hold on to it for long, you are social but not a social butterfly.
We hope you have liked this lesson and you would use the English phrases you just learned in your daily English speaking. Thanks for watching, come back for new lessons.
English Bad Words: Bullshit
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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Bullshit is a bad word in English, but not very bad. Many English native speakers use it every day. You should not say it, but you should know it.
Warning! These videos contain bad words. If you do not like the videos, then don't watch them.
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BBC News Review: Sexist advertisements to be banned in the UK
source: BBC Learning English 2017年7月18日
Adverts which show men and women in 'old-fashioned' gender stereotypical roles, for example a woman cleaning a house alone, are to be banned from the UK for maintaining gender inequality.
Dan and Neil teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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5 uses of 'dead' - The Hound of the Baskervilles
source: BBC Learning English 2016年10月13日
The English word dead has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles - and we've found many different ways to use the word dead in it.
You can watch part 2 of this story here http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
TRANSCRIPT
Hello, I'm Darren. I'm sure you've heard of Sherlock Holmes - Britain’s most famous sleuth. Well I'm going to tell you about The Hound of the Baskervilles - perhaps one of his strangest cases.
One day Holmes and Dr Watson are visited in London by Dr Mortimer, whose friend, Sir Charles Baskerville, has been found dead in mysterious circumstances.
Close to his body was a gigantic paw print! Mortimer is dead certain that a huge dog is responsible for the death. According to legend, an enormous black hound has haunted the Baskerville family for centuries. Intrigued, Holmes agrees to help protect the new heir to the estate – Sir Henry Baskerville - who Mortimer believes is in deadly danger. Sir Henry has been warned in a note to stay away from Baskerville Hall. And … bizarrely, two of his shoes have gone missing.
Watson is sent on ahead to Baskerville Hall. On arriving in deepest Dartmoor, Watson’s suspicions are raised by the strange behaviour of the butler and his wife. He also learns that a convict, Selden, has escaped from a nearby prison. Watson sees Barrymore, the butler, signalling to someone on the moor in the dead of night.
Watson also meets the Stapletons, a brother and sister who are neighbours. Beryl Stapleton – thinking he is actually Sir Henry - warns Watson to leave the area immediately. The plot thickens! Walking outside one night, Watson stops dead in his tracks. A bloodcurdling howl comes from the moor. The hound! Then Watson spies a strange figure standing on a hilltop.
The mystery deepens – and where has Sherlock Holmes got to? You can find out in the next part of our story – I'll see you then. Bye for now.
How to Use 'To', 'In', and 'At' Correctly (English Grammar)
source: Oxford Online English 2017年6月20日
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A good way to understand and learn the difference between English prepositions is to look at them in groups. That way you can compare and contrast them. We’re going to look at to, in and at together because they can be used to talk about place.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
- Use 'to' when you want to talk about movement.
- Correctly use 'in' to explain being surrounded by something.
- Find ways to use 'at' when you want to describe the opposite of movement.
- Recognize differences between 'to', 'in', and 'at'.
- Understand grammar exceptions to these rules.
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'Ahead of the Curve'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2016年3月8日
In this lesson, we look at the common expression, 'ahead of the curve'. Learn how to use it properly in sentences like, 'I.T. companies are always looking to stay ahead of the curve'.
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How to show interest
source: BBC Learning English 2015年9月3日
Are you having an informal conversation with someone? Do you want to show you are interested in what they are saying? We teach you some expressions.
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Business English 160 (sales presentation, brochure, pamphlet, business card)
source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年2月6日
Today's lesson words: sales presentation, brochure, pamphlet, business card.
Sound like a native speaker: Delete the 'H'!
source: JamesESL English Lessons (engVid) 2017年6月21日
Have you noticed that when native speakers talk quickly, they often shorten their words or even completely delete some sounds? This makes it challenging for English learners to understand fast speech, because the words are not pronounced in full. In this lesson, I will teach you about the silent H and how to recognize it to understand fast speech. I will also show you how to cut out the H at the beginning of certain words in order to sound more like a native English speaker. Improve your pronunciation by using the silent H, and see how much of a difference it can make!
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Definite Frequency Adverbs
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月25日
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6 uses of 'pay' - The Piper of Hamelin part one
source: BBC Learning English 2016年10月6日
This is a story of broken promises and revenge. The English word ‘pay’ has many meanings and uses. In this video, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of The Piper of Hamelin - and we've found many different ways to use the word ‘pay’ in it. For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
You’ll find part two here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
Transcript:
Hello, I'm Darren. The story I’m going to tell you is one of broken promises and revenge… How a town, saved from a terrible plague of rats by a mysterious stranger, refuses to pay up, and so pays a heavy price.
Hamelin was a peaceful town on the banks of a wide, deep river. People were wealthy and life was comfortable. For some, like the mayor, it was too comfortable – he grew greedy on the town’s profits and neglected his duties. Bins overflowed in the streets and alleyways as rubbish wasn’t collected. People were so busy making money that they didn’t pay much attention… until one day when the rats arrived.
They came out of the gutters and sewers in droves. They were huge and black with red, bulging eyes. And there were hundreds of them… everywhere. They scurried across the pavements… swarmed through the gardens… and then they entered the houses.
"Do something!" the people asked the mayor, but he was a bit stupid as well as greedy, and didn't have any ideas. He was in a meeting at the town hall, when suddenly the door was flung open and a young girl strode in.
Her velvet jacket was threadbare and covered in patches. Around her neck she wore a pipe. "I can help you", she said in a strange accent. Everyone looked at her, astonished. "I can get rid of the rats", she said. But you will have to pay me well - and in gold coins!" The mayor laughed – he didn't believe her.
And then something quite extraordinary happened. She picked up her pipe and started to play… a simple tune, but mesmerizing. And from behind the curtains, from under the floorboards, came the rats, drawn as if by magic.
The girl stopped playing and turned to go. The mayor hesitated. He hated parting with money. "It’s a gamble," he thought, "but it could pay off." "Wait", he said. "Get rid of the rats, and we’ll pay you handsomely." The piper nodded. "It’s a deal."
We’ll leave the story there. In the next part, find out if the strange piper does get rid of the rats - and if the mayor keeps his side of the bargain. Bye for now.
'Take (Something) to Heart'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2016年3月29日
In this lesson, we learn an often used phrase, to 'take something to heart'. For example, 'I really took it to heart when the university rejected my application'.
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Business meeting (part 2) | English speaking lesson
source: Crown Academy of English 2017年6月20日
Part 2 of the business meeting between 2 native English speakers, Mr Lewis who is British and Mrs Jones, who is American.
In this meeting, Mrs Jones asks for detailed information about the pricing as well as the business proposal being offered by Mr Lewis.
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How to show annoyance
source: BBC Learning English 2015年12月10日
Oh no! I can't believe you haven’t listened to this episode of How To… before. Not to worry, now's your chance to get annoyed and to find out how to tell people that you are annoyed. Jackie will give you some useful English expressions for when you want to show you’re angry or annoyed. For more programmes to hep you learn English visit our website: http://www.bbclearningenglish,com
Business English 158 (features, benefits, sales pitch/value message, needs assessment)
source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年2月6日
features, benefits, sales pitch/value message, needs assessment
Get a better job: Power Verbs for Resume Writing
source: Learn English with Emma [engVid] 2017年6月16日
Need to find a job? Writing a resume? Then you need to know about power verbs. These verbs will improve your resume and make you appear more professional. In this lesson, You will learn what power verbs are and how we use them in resumes. You will also see many examples of common power verbs, and I'll give you some of my best tips on resume writing in general. I will also teach you about weaker verbs like "did" and "make", which should often be avoided on resumes. After watching this video, you can take my quiz on power verbs and check out our helpful power verb resource page, which lists many common power verbs for different jobs. Good luck with your job hunt!
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Indefinite Frequency Adverbs
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月25日
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6 uses of 'set' - Far from the Madding Crowd part one
source: BBC Learning English 2016年9月29日
The English word ‘set’ has many meanings and uses. In this video, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the story of Far from the Madding Crowd - and we've found many different ways to use the word ‘set’ in it.
For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
You’ll find part two here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
Transcript
Hello, my name's Mariam. Today's story is set two hundred years ago in the beautiful English countryside. It's about the life and relationships of a young woman called Bathsheba who works hard on her uncle's farm, where she attracts the attention of three men who all set their sights on marrying her.
Let me tell you about the first man. His name is Gabriel Oak and he is also a farmer – so you would think they have a lot in common. She saves his life and then he asks her to marry him. However, she is dead set against the idea and so says 'no.'
Later, Gabriel's flock of sheep is destroyed and he sets off to find new work and he finds a job as shepherd on Bathsheba's farm, which she has now inherited from her uncle. She sets out to manage this farm by herself despite some people saying that, as a woman, she won't be able to cope.
Anyway, one day, for fun, she sends a valentine card to her neighbour – a wealthy landowner called Mr Boldwood. This sets him off thinking that she's keen on him, so he asks her to marry him. But once again she says 'no'. However, he becomes obsessed by her and pursues her, hoping that one day she will say 'yes'.
Now enter the third man, Sergeant Francis Troy – a charming military man who attracts Bathsheba's attention and eventually they get married.
But things don't run smoothly. Let me tell you what happens next in the second part of the story. See you
Is it TO or ING? - Learn English Grammar
source: Learn English with Papa Teach Me 2017年6月4日
Is it try TO do, or try doING? Remember TO go or remember goING?
Some verbs change in meaning depending on if you use TO or ING!
Today's lesson will show you all the differences!
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'Win (Someone) Over'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2016年5月3日
In this lesson, we take a look at the commonly used phrasal verb, 'win over'. For example, 'he won her over with his charming smile'.
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How to answer –“How much money do you make?”
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2017年6月21日
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Hello, everyone, this is Ceema, I have a quick question for you. How much money do you make? How much do you earn every month? Now did you think this question was rude? Did this question make you feel a little awkward? Or maybe you think that I am plain stupid because I'm asking you a question like that. Well, probably all of the three. Now when I have to answer a question like that, believe it or not, I pretty much feel the same way. So I'm gonna show you what you can say to people who ask you a question like how much do you make?
How to ask for directions and how to give directions
source: BBC Learning English 2015年7月16日
Let Jackie explain to you how to ask for and give directions. For more audio and video programmes to help you learn English visit our website: http://www.bbclearningenglish.com
12 English expressions using 'THINK'
source: Learn English with Gill (engVid) 2017年6月28日
Native English speakers love to use expressions to show how they feel and think. In this lesson, I will teach you 12 common expressions that use the verb "think". Some examples include "It's later than you think", "Don't think better of it", "Don't think twice", and "think big". Watch the video to add some useful expressions to your English. You will think the world of this lesson! https://www.engvid.com/12-think-expre...
8 uses of the word 'turn' - Hansel & Gretel part one
source: BBC Learning English 2016年9月15日
You may have heard the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel when you were younger. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of this classic fairytale - and we've found many different ways to use the word turn in it.
For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
You’ll find part 2 of the story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
Transcript:
Mariam
Hello I'm Mariam. Today's story is one you may have last heard when you were very young. It involves two children who head off into a forest where things take a turn for the worse.
These children are a boy and a girl called Hansel and Gretel. When they were very young their mother died but their father remarried. Of course, as is always the way in fairy tales, the children's new stepmother turns out to be cruel and evil.
This is how cruel she is – one day she takes the children deep into the forest. They're very scared especially as their father has told them never to go there. But she turns a blind eye and leads them deeper into the forest, turning this way and that. And then she leaves them there all alone, apart from the birds and the squirrels and other wildlife. But that smart-thinking Hansel has used some breadcrumbs that he had in his pocket, to lay a trail so that they can find their way home. Simple!
Unfortunately, when they turn back to follow the breadcrumb trail they realise that those birds I just mentioned, have eaten all the crumbs and so the children are stranded in the deep dark forest. Then to make matters worse, they walked deeper and deeper into the forest. By now they are hungry and tired – and there's no fast-food burger bar to be seen. Then there's an interesting turn of events. They suddenly turn up at a beautiful and colourful little cottage. Amazingly the cottage is made of sweets and cakes – imagine that! So without delay, they start eating it – hmm, it tastes delicious.
We'll leave the story there for now. But join me next time to hear how this 'sweet' story turns into a sour one. Bye for now.
Conversation Study – Ben Franklin Analysis
source: Rachel's English 2017年6月20日
In just a few lines of English conversation, there is so much to study about how Americans speak. See why everyone loves my Ben Franklin videos as you unlock the secrets to how Americans speak.
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'Run-of-the-Mill'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2016年4月19日
In this lesson, we look at examples of how to use the expression, 'run-of-the-mill', as in 'that cafe is pretty run-of-the-mill'.
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DO phrasal verbs
source: MrSkypelessons 2017年6月14日
When was the last time you did up your flat? What exactly did you do?
Which possession could you not do without?
Have you ever been done out of your change by a shop assistant?
What could you do with, at the moment?
Which laws would you do away with?
How to react to bad news
source: BBC Learning English 2015年11月12日
Life’s not always perfect and from time to time we will get some bad news. But what do you say to your friend who has just received a piece of bad news? Join William to find out some of the things you can say to make it better. Find more programmes to help you learn English visit our website: http://www.bbclearningenglish.com
How to Express English Past Present Future
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月25日
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This video will teach how to say different time expressions using the past, present and future tenses in English. Robin gives many examples of how to say these common time expressions in his video.
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Business English 153 (inside sales, sales desk, inside sales reps, inside salesperson)
source: TeacherPhilEnglish 2010年2月6日
inside sales, sales desk, inside sales reps, inside salesperson.
6 uses of 'make' - Frankenstein part one
source: BBC Learning English 2016年9月8日
The English word ‘make’ has many meanings and uses. In this video, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the story of Frankenstein - and we've found many different ways to use the word ‘make’ in it.
For more, visit our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
You’ll find part 2 here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
Transcript:
Mariam
Hello, my name's Mariam. Today's story is a little scary and involves a scientist who makes a monster that he can't control. Any ideas what this story might be? Let's find out.
The man in this story is called Victor Frankenstein. As a boy he loved science and went on to study it at university. He has made a name for himself by doing impressive experiments - but his biggest idea is to bring a dead body to life. Using a mixture of chemistry, alchemy and electricity he finally succeeds and a creature – a monster - rises from the dead.
But the consequences of creating such a creature makes life very hard for Victor. His initial success turns to guilt and he starts to worry about who will look after this creature. To make matters worse, he almost goes mad and, unable to deal with the situation, he runs away, leaving the monster to roam freely in the countryside.
Then Victor gets terrible news that his younger brother, William, has been murdered. Nobody can catch the suspect but Victor assumes that the murderer is his self-created monster, but he can't tell anyone so he makes for the mountains to hide. It's here he meets the monster he's created. The monster - who by now can read and understand language – confesses to the crime but he wants to tell Victor his life story.
The monster tells Victor he is lonely and being a strange-looking creature, nobody accepts him. He tells Victor that he is angry for creating him and has killed his younger brother out of revenge. Victor is shocked but the monster then demands that he creates a female companion. Victor makes a start on creating monster number two but then thinks this would bring about destruction to humanity, so he destroys it. The monster isn't happy.
I'll leave the story there for now. Join me later to see what happens to the monster and its creator, Victor Frankenstein. See you soon.
'In the Clear'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2016年6月7日
In this lesson, we look at the expression, 'in the clear', as in 'just when I thought I was in the clear before my vacation, I caught a cold'.
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How to use GROW and the phrasal verb GROW UP
source: Simple English Videos 2017年6月23日
Fix some common mistakes with the verb grow and the phrasal verb grow up. What are their different meanings and are they transitive or intransitive? In this video we explain the differences.
And another question. Should Jay grow a beard?
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Learn 10 English Vocabulary Words Starting with J
source: Espresso English 2017年6月18日
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I have two courses to help you get better at pronunciation: the American English Pronunciation Course and Shadowing with Shayna.
In both of these courses, you'll do a lot of listen-and-repeat exercises, and at the end of each one there's an opportunity to get an evaluation of your pronunciation.
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