BBC News Review: British Airways' embarrassing mistake
source: BBC Learning English 2017年6月6日
Dan and Neil teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story:
The head of British Airways' parent company has blamed human error for the computer problems that caused chaos for tens of thousands of passengers over the bank holiday weekend.
The chief executive of IAG, Willie Walsh, said an engineer had disconnected the power supply to a data centre, and then reconnected it without following the correct procedure.
Key words and phrases:
human error = a mistake made by a person
meltdown = the complete failure of a system
fiasco = a complete and embarrassing failure
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Vocabulary with astrology! Personalities and Professions
source: EnglishLessons4U 2017年5月20日
In this lesson, we'll use ASTROLOGY to learn English! You'll learn vocabulary to talk about people, personalities, and professions. Are you outgoing? Detail-oriented? Ambitious? Sensitive? Based on astrology, you'll learn what types of jobs are best suited to you. This fun lesson will help you learn lots of adjectives that will make your English conversations richer. So check it out!
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How to think in English
source: Simple English Videos 2017年5月12日
Do you want to think in English? Of course you do. It will help you speak more fluently and structure your thoughts like a native speaker. But how can you think in English? Follow these five simple steps and you'll learn how to develop the habit. Practice every day and you might even find you can dream in English.
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ON phrasal verbs part 1
source: MrSkypelessons 2017年5月15日
Here is an English lesson on some of the most common phrasal verbs used with the preposition ON. Please answer the following questions:
Who can you count on when you are in a difficult situation?
What does the success of your business hinge on?
Do you think that a rise in interest rates would bring on a recession?
Which past events are you prone to dwelling on?
Is anything weighing on your mind at the moment?
How long did your last meeting go on for?
Do you think our use of fossil fuels has any bearing on the change in climate?
If someone set their dog on you, would you be able to call on your strength to overpower the animal?
Do you think that the behaviour of your president/prime minister borders on insanity?
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How to use acronyms
source: BBC Learning English 2015年11月2日
FYI this programme is all about organisations and phrases that we know in English by their initial letters. FBI, BBC, UN and WHO are some of the acronyms you’ll learn about with Catherine and Peter in 6 Minute Vocabulary. Check out the website for more practice activities: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...
30 English collocations with the word "country"
source: Espresso English 2017年5月28日
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In today's lesson, you'll learn 30 different collocations with the word "country."
At the end of the lesson, I also clarify the difference between "country" and "countryside."
Slang Expressions with the letter 'F'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2017年3月7日
In this lesson, fluke/fluke out, flunk/flunk out, funky, fall for, flip out/freak out, fart around, full blast, and full of it/full of shit.
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phrasal verb PSYCH
source: Rachel's English 2017年1月16日
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Asking Family Questions in English
source: Shaw English Online 2014年1月25日
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At a bookstore
source: Twominute English 2013年2月17日
In this lesson you will see live English conversations between people who are shopping for books at a bookstore. Master the English phrases and common words that are used when you shop for books.
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0:06 In this lesson we will learn the phrases you can use when you shop for books at a store.
0:17 Hello! How can I help you?
0:19 I was wondering whether you have any of Jane Austen’s books here.
0:23 Yes, of course. Do you want to buy some?
0:26 Yeah. One of my friends is a big fan of hers, so I want to buy them as her birthday present.
0:32 I think you should buy the complete works set. It will not cost you much.
0:38 That’s perfect. I’ll take it.
0:43 Hey! I need to purchase these books, could you make the bill, please?
0:48 Sure ma’am. Can I see the books, please?
0:50 Sure. Here they are.
0:53 That makes 40 dollars. Would you like to pay by cash or by card?
0:57 I will pay through debit card.
1:00 No problem. Can I have your debit card so that I can swipe it?
1:04 Of course.
1:06 Here’s your card payment receipt. Thank you for shopping here.
1:13 I am looking for ‘A Wanted Man’ by Lee Child. Do you have it?
1:18 Sorry, but we ran out of that book. I sold the last book half an hour ago.
1:23 Oh! That’s sad to hear. I really wanted that book.
1:28 You can make a preorder for the book. The shipment is about to reach here in a day or so.
1:33 That’s great. I would like to make the order.
1:37 Alright. Write down your name and address here and we will deliver it at your place.
1:41 The amount is 20 dollars.
1:43 That would be perfect, here you go. Thank you so much.
1:51 Excuse me, I want to buy David Walsh's new book but I can't remember its title.
1:57 That would be his 3rd novel: Seven Deadly Sins. Here you go.
2:01 Oh, that's it. I read some good reviews about it!
2:06 Yes,ma'am.This book is among the best new seller of the month.
2:10 Oh, wow! So it must be really good. Do you have his other books as well?
2:16 I'm sorry but not at the moment, we don't. They sold out.
2:19 Oh, I see... I'm gonna take this one then. How much does it cost?
2:25 It's $18.00. Should I have it wrapped as a gift?
2:29 That won't be necessary, thank you.
2:32 You're welcome.
2:37 I think you should buy the complete works set. It will not cost you much.
2:46 I need to purchase these books, could you make the bill, please?
2:54 Can I have your debit card so that I can swipe it?
3:01 Sorry, but we ran out of that book. I sold the last book half an hour ago.
3:12 You can make a preorder for the book. The shipment is about to reach here in a day or so.
3:23 Write down your name and address here and we will deliver it at your place.
3:32 This book is among the best new seller of the month.
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