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source: Daily Listening    2017年1月24日
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Visual Vocabulary - A Method to the Madness

source: EnglishAnyone    2016年11月18日
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Today’s expression is “a method to the madness.” This is a very common idiom meaning that though something may look chaotic or disorganized, it has an underlying structure or reason for being.
Imagine walking into a science lab with lots of instruments. You see a scientist running from table to table carrying different chemicals, and performing different experiments.
His lab may look like “madness,” or crazy disorganization, but there’s a clear purpose behind what he’s doing that makes sense to him.
Like the scientist’s lab, any situation that has underlying structure despite looking problematic can be described as having a “method to its madness.”

# “A method to the madness” can use used in both professional and casual situations:
A: Why are all of the dishes, cups and silverware on the floor?
B: There’s a method to my madness. I’m just reorganizing my kitchen.

A: The boss must be crazy! He’s going to sell the most profitable division of the company!?
B: Don’t worry! There’s a method to his madness.

A: The hockey coach’s plays look very confusing.
B: But he always wins! There must be a method to his madness.

A: Are you sure you’d rather go to school than to the beach on such a beautiful day?
B: I know it seems like there’s no method to my madness, but I really enjoy the class!

How to use "AS FOR" in professional English: Advanced English Vocabulary

source: Teacher Vanessa    2017年1月20日
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English Food Idioms | How to SAY & USE them!

source: mmmEnglish    2017年1月14日
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British Manners | English Lesson

source: ETJ English   2016年11月25日
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Pronounce Popular British NAMES

source: British English Pro    2016年1月18日
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What to Say When You Have to Cancel

source: Go Natural English    2017-01-25
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English at University: 6 - Learn phrases about saying you don't understand

source: BBC Learning English   2016年10月19日
Mary's a new student who has just arrived at the University of Studies and now after settling in, her studying can finally begin but she's a bit nervous.
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Narrator
Hello and welcome to English at University - the series that teaches some English phrases to help you through your first year of study abroad. Mary's a new student who has just arrived at the University of Studies and now after settling in, her studying can finally begin.

Mary, it's time for your first lecture - but you look like a bundle of nerves...

Mary
...well I am a bit nervous, I couldn't sleep last night.

Narrator
Don't worry, you're not alone - everyone's in the same position. Everything will be fine - good luck!

Mary
OK, well it's time to go in...

Prof. Not
Ah Mary - we meet again. How's your head today?

Mary
Better thanks - I see you managed to err... clean your shoes.

Prof. Not
Yes, I did - they still smell a bit but I'll survive. Shall we get down to business - Business Studies - now that most of us are here?

Mary
Yes, of course.

Daniel
Oh... err... sorry I'm late. I went to the wrong room.

Prof. Not
Hmmm... the first rule of business is punctuality. As T.C. Haliburton once said "Punctuality is the soul of business." Now, what is business and why do we study it? Business is an economic system... A company transacts business activities...

Mary
Daniel, what's he talking about?

Daniel
Haven't a clue... have you got a spare pen by the way? Look, you're going to have to ask him to explain.

Mary
Me!?

Prof. Not
What was that Mary?

Mary
Oh, nothing. Sorry.

Narrator
I think Daniel's a nervous wreck - he's not going to help you so I will! If something doesn't make sense, put your hand up and say 'excuse me, could you say that again please?' or 'I don't understand, can you explain that again please?' - or maybe 'could you explain that in a different way please?'

Mary
OK.

Prof. Not
Errr, yes Mary, what is it?

Mary
Prof. Not... it's all very interesting but could you say that again please? Sorry, I don't understand what you mean...

Prof. Not
Oh!

Mary
I'd appreciate it if you could explain it in a different way... please?

Daniel
I think what Professor Not means is you have to have a soul to be in business.

Prof. Not
No... Daniel isn't it? What I mean is...

Narrator
Daniel's got a nerve, pretending he knows it all - perhaps it's just nervous energy that makes him such an idiot! Anyway, well done Mary - you spoke up and asked for clarification. It's a good idea to ask if you don't understand something. Don't pretend you know something when you don't - like Daniel did! Here's a reminder of the questions Mary asked...

Could you say that again please?

Sorry, I don't understand what you mean.

Could you explain that in a different way please?

You can practise these phrases, pick up a few more plus learn some top tips for studying in the UK on our website at bbclearningenglish.com. Now, the lecture is over, I wonder if things are a bit clearer for Mary?

Mary
Thanks Professor. Everything's much clearer now.

Prof. Not
Well I recommend you get my book from the library - 'Mind Your Own Business' - oh and Mary... I hold a seminar every Monday at the local pub should you wish to join us sometime?

Mary
Yes Professor... thanks, I will.

Prof. Not
You can call me Robert.

Daniel
Ok Robert! It's a date!

Prof. Not
Oh, it's you. Well, don't forget to bring your notes.

Daniel
Oh no, my notes! I left them in the classroom.

5 rules to smart business card etiquette - Personality Development Video

source: Skillopedia - Skills for the real world   2016年2月1日
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Buying a Gift For a Friend

source: Twominute English    2013年2月26日
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0:03 In this lesson we will learn the phrases you can use when buying a gift for a friend.
0:14 Hey man, how are you doing ?
0:17 Hey Jason, I’m good buddy. What’s going on ?
0:21 I could use some help. You see... I want to buy Jenny a birthday gift. Any suggestions?
0:21 I could use some help. You see... I want to buy Jenny a birthday gift. Any suggestions?
0:27 Sure, Jason. Why don’t you give her something that she’s crazy about? Like Jimmy Choo shoes or a designer handbag, for example.
0:38 That’s a great idea. It’ll cost me a lot but she deserves it!
0:48 Hello. I want to buy a gift for my friend. Can you help me out ?
0:53 Sure thing. Anything specific? I mean do you have something in mind ?
0:58 Yeah, I’m looking for something sleek and trendy. Something that would impress a college girl.
1:04 Oh, I see...Well...Handbags would be a good choice. Do you have a preferred color?
1:10 How about some girlie colors, like pink, red or maybe beige?
1:16 Sure. Just follow me. I’ll show you our best selling handbags.
1:21 Oh, that would be perfect! Let me just take a look at them closely.
1:26 Absolutely. Take your time.
1:33 Hey Lisa, what’s up?
1:36 Not much Jason. You say.
1:38 Well...You buy almost everything online, right? Can you help me out ‘cause I have no idea how to do it?
1:46 Oh, you’re definitely asking the right person. What exactly do you want to buy?
1:53 I want to give Jenny a Gucci bag. It’s her birthday this month. Are there any websites that offer discounts and special deals?
2:02 For a Gucci?! The right place to shop online for that is at gucci.com!
2:09 Is that so? I hope I can find some good deals there then. Thanks Lisa.
2:20 Hey,man. I bought this bag last week but I would like to get it replaced.
2:26 No problem. I would just need the invoice or bill.
2:29 Yeah, sure. Here it is.
2:32 May I ask why you are exchanging it?
2:35 It was a gift to my friend but she didn’t like the color. I just want the same bag in a different color.
2:43 Sure. Which color do you want ?
2:45 Black would be fine.
2:47 Okay.We have it in stock. I’ll be right back.
2:51 Thanks a lot.
2:56 I want to buy a gift for my friend. Can you help me out ?
3:06 I bought this bag last week but I would like to get it replaced.
3:16 Why don’t you give her something that she’s crazy about?
3:24 Are there any websites that offer discounts and special deals?
3:34 I’m looking for something sleek and trendy. Something that would impress a college girl