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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
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ESL: this group of videos breaks down speech into small chunks and then loops them so you can start to identify the melody and rhythm of American English.

American English Imitation Exercise: Thanksgiving! 7:28
Meet Tom! + Imitation Exercise 7:29
American English Imitation Exercise: Don't Keep a Secret 4:49
American English Imitation Exercise: Big Love 9:03
American English Imitation Exercise: What's going on? 4:01
American English Imitation Exercise: 500 Days of Summer 5:54
American English Imitation Exercise: The Art of Getting By 6:42
American English Imitation Exercise: New Moon 5:35
American English Imitation Exercise: Midnight in Paris 7:41
American English Imitation Exercise: Modern Family 2:23
American English Imitation Exercise: A Christmas Story 4:59
American English Imitation Exercise: Everything Must Go 9:18
American English Imitation Exercise: Brooklyn Neighborhoods 3:34
American English Imitation Exercise: Terminator 5:13
American English Imitation Exercise: He's Just Not That into You 9:25
American English Imitation Exercise: Bored to Death 6:41
American English Imitation Exercise: Away We Go 8:32
American English Imitation Exercise: I shouldn't be bragging 3:30
American English Imitation Exercise: Lunch 2:32
Reduction in Presidential Speeches -- American English Pronunciation 5:11

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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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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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.
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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?