In the future, I might skip most (not all) videos that only feature the function of "listening" unless they also contain certain training tips or practices (or other functions) because most teaching videos embedded here are spoken in English and therefore already require listening participations. I'm sorry (I don't mean to be rude) but I really have very limited time and energy while there're so many web-chores and daily editing routines to take care of.
BBC News Review: UK to start Brexit process
source: BBC Learning English 2017年3月21日
Nine months after British people voted to leave the European Union, the Brexit process is about to begin. Neil and Dan look at the language the world's media is using to discuss this story - and show you how you can use it in your everyday English.
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The story
The British government has confirmed a date when it will officially begin the process of leaving the European Union following a referendum vote to do so last year.
The spokesman for the Prime Minister Theresa May said she would trigger the relevant treaty clause, known as Article 50, on the 29th of March.
Key words and phrases
trigger: make something start
kicking off: starting
invoking: using a law to achieve something
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Complaining – 26 – English at Work tells you how to complain
source: BBC Learning English 2016年12月27日
Mr Socrates, the big boss from America, is in town and everything must be just right. Unfortunately the hotel room Anna booked for him isn't right so it's up to her to sort it out and that involves some complaining.
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TRANSCRIPT
Narrator: Welcome back to Tip Top Trading where everyone seems a bit flustered.
Paul: …and we really need the best biscuits there are.
Denise: Yes, and I’ve made sure there’s tea and coffee…
Paul: …and the carpets?
Denise: Uh?
Paul: …have they been cleaned.
Denise: Don’t panic Paul, all taken care of.
Narrator: You see, the big boss from America, Mr Socrates, is in town and everything must be just right. What’s he like Anna?
Anna: Well, so far he seems OK. A bit bossy, quite short and… a bit smelly!
Narrator: Well, he did just fly in from the States. But you booked him into a good hotel so hopefully he’s had a chance to clean up.
Anna: I hope so!
(Phone rings) Oh, I had better get that. Hello? Ah hello Mr Socrates, did you sleep well? Oh! I see… I see… erm… well… oh, I don’t know… Tom said it was five-star… well… OK… goodb- Oh, he’s hung up.
Paul: Everything OK Anna? You look a bit pale.
Anna: It was Mr Socrates. He’s not happy.
Paul: Golly gosh, oh dear. What’s the matter?
Anna: It’s his hotel room. He doesn’t like it. The bed’s too soft, too small and it’s a single room not a twin room.
Paul: Oh yes, he likes to have two beds in the room for some reason.
Anna: But Tom said he only likes a single bed in the room.
Paul: Really? Oh no, he insists on a twin – something to do with business partners he says. Anything else?
Anna: Yes. He says he wanted freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast, not the stuff out of a carton.
Denise: Anything else?! A view of Mount Everest perhaps?
Paul: Yes, thank you Denise. Well, we really must sort this out. We can’t afford to upset Mr Socrates. Now Anna, you chose this hotel, I really think you need to sort out this mess.
Anna: It was Tom’s suggestion…
Paul: Just sort it, quickly. Oh golly gosh, golly gosh.
Narrator: Uh oh Anna. Time to do some complaining. What are you going to say?
Anna: Oh... I don’t know. I’m not very good at complaining.
Narrator: Well, Anna. Keep your cool and politely tell the hotel why you’re not happy. You could say:
I’m very disappointed with your service.
The standard of service is not good enough.
The room I booked did not meet my expectations
Good luck Anna!
Anna: OK. Here goes. (Dialling phone and ringing)
Receptionist: Hello. Royal Imperial Hotel.
Anna: Erm... hello… I want to… I want to complain.
Receptionist: Really? About what exactly?
Anna: Your hotel… Well, I mean, a room I booked for my boss. Room 101. I’m very disappointed with your service.
Receptionist: And why’s that then?
Anna: Well, the room isn’t like the one I booked. It’s just not good enough.
Receptionist: Hmm. Let’s have a look at the booking… well your boss got a bed… and breakfast too… a continental breakfast in fact.
Anna: But the room just didn’t meet his expectations… hello?
Denise: Give me the phone Anna, I’ll deal with this. Now hello Miss…?
Receptionist: Miss Fit.
Denise: Miss Fit? This is the office assis- I mean Manager here. This isn’t good enough. My colleague has made it quite clear that the room did not meet our requirements and I would like you to resolve this matter as quickly as possible or I will have to cancel our reservation.
Receptionist: Sadly, we have no other twin rooms available and anyway…
Denise: Alright, I’d like to speak to your manager please. Really!
Narrator: Good old Denise. I can tell she’s done this before but will talking to the manager really sort things out? Let’s remind ourselves of some of the phrases you can use when you need to complain:
I’m very disappointed with your service.
The standard of service is not good enough.
The room I booked did not meet my expectations.
And to get things sorted you could say:
I would like this matter resolved as quickly as possible.
Or:
I would like to cancel my reservation and get a full refund.
Let’s see if Denise has sorted things out?
Paul: So have you managed to sort out Mr Socrates?
Denise: Oh yes, Anna’s got him a new room.
Paul: Thanks Anna, I’ll let him know. And what about the orange juice?
Anna: Errr…
Denise: Freshly squeezed, every morning!
Paul: Oh golly gosh, that reminds me, we need some here in the office. He’s going to be here any minute and he says he’s got some important news for us.
7 ways to say “I Miss You” (with Niharika)
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2017年3月10日
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1) I can't wait to see you again.
Example - Hey Sam I had a wonderful time with you and now I can’t wait to see you again.
2) I wish you were here.
Example - I am having a good time here, however, it's not the same without you, I wish you were here.
3) I have been thinking of you and it made me smile.
Example - How are you? I have been thinking of you and it made me smile.
4) You have been on my mind.
Example - I had a wonderful time with you this evening and since then you have been on my mind.
5) I crave for you.
Example - Every time I go for movies, I crave for you.
6) I miss you so much that it hurts.
Example - It’s been such a long time hasn't seen your beautiful face. I miss you so much that it hurts.
7) All I do is think of you, Your absence is more irritating than your presence.
Example - Since the time you have gone all I do is think of you and your absence is more irritating than your presence.
English Dictation Practice: Advanced Listening Skills
source: Speak English With Vanessa 2017年3月17日
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How to teach reading with phonics - 2/12 - CVCs (3 Letter Words) - Learn...
source: EnglishAnyone 2011年3月20日
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Lesson 2 - Building Words
Learn how to connect short vowel and consonant sounds to create words. Learn to spell, pronounce and read basic words.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to make basic words, remember how to spell them and continue to improve your pronunciation.
Building simple words in English is easy! Let's start by connecting one vowel and one consonant. Remember to use the short vowel and consonant sounds you learned in Lesson 1. Don't use the names of the letters. Please repeat after me. (Repeat letter pairs)
Now, let's try three letters and learn some words!(Repeat words.)
Excellent work! Making simple words, and remembering how to spell them, is pretty easy.
In your next lesson, we'll move on to more complex words.
Phrasal Verbs - BEAT UP
source: Espresso English 2017年2月22日
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How to Talk About Love and Relationships (with Mia)
source: Oxford Online English 2016年10月31日
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In this lesson, you can learn how to talk about relationships in English. How can a wingman help you talk to people you like? If someone leads you on, should you be happy or annoyed? And what does it mean if someone tells you, “I’m out of your league?” In this lesson, you can learn what all of these words and expressions mean and more.
You can learn:
- How to talk about having crushes and dating.
- Idiomatic, natural vocabulary to talk about dating, relationships and love.
- How to talk about a relationship when it's going well...
- ...and when it's going badly!
English Slang / Idioms: Bummer (with Molly)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月28日
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'Ugly' Expressions (Vocabulary with Robin)
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月27日
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"You're ugly!" Robin will teach some important and funny English expressions and phrases for you to learn. These vocabulary words will help you improve your English speaking.
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Religion (Learn English 68)
source: EF podEnglish 2008年3月27日
Learn how to talk about beliefs and religion in English. In this advanced English lesson you will hear two people discussing their religions and some other world religions they have encountered. You will learn some useful vocabulary for describing religious practice and faith.
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Talking About Your Car Problems
source: Twominute English 2013年5月7日
You bought a new car and it started giving you trouble from the start? Or your car broke down in the middle of your way to journey. In this lesson, we will learn phrases you may use to talk about your car and related problems.
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0:07 In this lesson, we will learn phrases you may use to talk about your car and related problems.
0:18 Hey Kevin! Where were you in the morning?
0:21 Don't even talk about my morning.
0:24 Why? What happened? Is everything alright?
0:27 My car broke down today and I had to miss such an important meeting.
0:32 Whoa! What happened to your car?
0:36 The mechanic said that there was a problem with the radiator.
0:40 So, what now? Did you get it repaired?
0:46 Not yet, but the mechanic is taking care of it. I'll get it back by Tuesday.
0:52 So, I wouldn’t worry. It’s not a major problem. But how will you commute till Tuesday?
0:58 Haven't thought about it yet.
1:01 Why don't we share a taxi until you get your car back?
1:05 Thanks. I think that's a good idea.
1:14 Where are you Mary?
1:16 I'm home. My car just won’t start.
1:19 I used to have the same problem with my old car. Did you check the battery?
1:24 Yeah. It was dead in the morning. I called the mechanic to give my car a jump.
1:29 Well, I guess if you need to jump-start your car, you probably need to buy a new battery.
1:35 What are you saying? I bought this battery just a couple of months ago.
1:38 I don't think I should have a problem with it every second day.
1:42 I guess the dealer sold you an old one. Did he give you any warranty card with it?
1:47 Yes. I suppose.
1:49 Then call the dealer and ask him to replace it. You are still eligible to claim the warranty
1:55 All right. Thanks for your help. I'll call the dealer right now.
2:04 Hi Burt. How is it going with the new car?
2:06 Unfortunately, not too good.
2:09 Why? What happened?
2:11 My brand new car turned out to be a piece of junk.
2:15 What do you mean?
2:17 I got the top model and now it just doesn't run.
2:21 Didn't you take a test drive before buying it?
2:24 I did. But at that time it was running just fine. It's just been a month and it’s given me so many headaches.
2:33 You must contact the dealer. Did you try telling him about the situation?
2:38 I have been trying his number for the past 2 days, but I can’t reach him.
2:44 I'm sorry to say this, but I think you bought a lemon.
2:53 Carlson, here. How can I help you?
2:55 My name is Burt Andrews. I got a car from your showroom a month ago.
3:01 Yes, Mr. Andrews. How can I help you?
3:04 The car has been giving me trouble from the start.
3:07 I’m really sorry for the inconvenience Mr. Andrews. Can you please confirm the make and model of the car?
3:13 It’s a YWZA Sports.
3:16 All right. I’ll send our mechanic to your place in the evening today.
3:20 He’ll check your car and fix it up, if possible. Otherwise, we’ll replace it.
3:26 Ok, thank you.
3:31 My car broke down today and I had to miss such an important meeting.
3:41 The mechanic said that there was a problem with the radiator.
3:50 My car just won’t start.
3:55 I used to have the same problem with my old car. Did you check the battery?
4:05 I bought this battery just a couple of months ago. I don't think I should have a problem with it every second day.
4:19 Then call the dealer and ask him to replace it. You are still eligible to claim the warranty.
4:31 My brand new car turned out to be a piece of junk.
4:39 The car has been giving me trouble from the start.
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