Quick Words - 'Out of the Picture'
source: Maple Leaf ESL 2017年11月28日
In this lesson, we look at how to use the very common expression, 'out of the picture' as in 'now that her boyfriend is out of the picture, I can finally ask her out'.
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11 English Words Pronunciation NATIVE Speakers Disagree On
source: Go Natural English with Gabby Wallace 2017年11月10日
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English idioms and expressions - Feeling SAD
source: Crown Academy of English 2017年11月14日
In this lesson, you will learn several English idioms and expressions that describe feeling sad, depressed and upset. For each phrase, there is the definition, meaning and explanation with example sentences. Where relevant, I also give the grammar rules with regards to the past simple form and past participle. This is particularly important for irregular verbs.
The 5 expressions you will learn are:
to be "down in the dumps"
your heart sinks
to have a lump in one's throat
to cry one’s eyes out
to be cut up about something
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Phrasal verbs with GET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgTku...
CNN 10 | December 14, 2017 - English Subtitles
source: Learn English - English Conversation 2017年12月14日
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Advanced English: Conversation about Sleep in Britis...
source: To Fluency 2017年11月20日
SLEEP DEPRIVATION
This means that you're not getting as much sleep as you need.
You can also say that you suffer from a lack of sleep.
GET BY ON LITTLE SLEEP
To get by on four hours of sleep means that you can function normally just by sleeping for four hours.
POWER THROUGH
To power through means to do something even though you're facing difficulty. It suggests that you are determined.
IT MADE ME THINK ABOUT THE TYPE OF SLEEP WE USED TO GET
Two things here:
1. Notice the verb pattern here?: made me think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDPXB...
2. we used to get (a habit or fact in the past): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrAYQ...
LIE IN vs SLEEP IN
In American English, you'll hear to sleep in.
- She slept in and missed her train
- I need a sleep in
- I need a long lie in
PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER
This means to stay up all night. Kate pulled an all-nighter so that she could finish her assignment.
- I think I have to pull an all-nighter
- I used to pull a lot of all-nighters
PAST PERFECT
By the time I met your family, I had been awake for 36 hours."
This is a great example of the past perfect. Learn more here: https://www.tofluency.com/past-perfect
A BIG DERBY
This means a local rivalry. Learn more football/soccer phrases here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYGM...
FIRST CONDITIONAL EXAMPLE:
"If it weighs more, it will help you sleep better"
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I WISH I COULD NAP
Kate used a great example of wish here.
This means that Kate can't nap but she wants that to be different. Learn more about wish and hope here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=981Ho...
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Top 10 Ways to Start Learning English
source: Learn English with EnglishClass101.com 2017年11月25日
If you are an absolute beginner English learner, this video is made for you. We tell you 10 great ways to get started with English!
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Practical English Phrases for Responding to Bad News
source: Espresso English 2017年11月24日
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Phrasal Verbs and Idioms: Advanced Level - Lesson 3
source: Helena Daily English 2017年2月24日
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Multi-word verbs are verbs that combine with one or two particles (a preposition and/or an adverb), for example:
1. We employ extra staff at Christmas.
(take on) We take on extra staff at Christmas.
2. She produced several excellent ideas.
(come up with) She came up with several excellent ideas.
3. He gained control of the company.
(take over) He took over the company.
4. The economy is improving.
(pick up) The economy is picking up.
5. The demand for our product is decreasing.
(fall off) The demand for our product is falling off.
6. The government has withdrawn from the project.
(back out of) The government has backed out of the project.
7. The company has temporarily dismissed three hundred workers.
(lay off) The company has laid off three hundred workers.
8. The plan to build another airport was abandoned.
(fall through) The plan to build another airport fell through.
9. Her ideas have become really popular.
(catch on) Her ideas have really caught on.
Idioms and Phrases with Meanings and Example: Lesson 2
source: Helena Daily English 2017年3月9日
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Some American idioms
1. To tie the knot.
Mean: To get married.
2. To take the plunge.
Mean: To follow through on a big or life-changing decision. On the invitation, it has a double meaning. It refers both to a “plunge” into water at the beach party and to the fact that Matt and Allison will be getting married.
3. To get cold feet.
Mean: To be or become afraid to do something. To have second thoughts. Notice that you can also say “have cold feet."
4. Stuffy.
Mean: Formal. Overly conservative in ceremony and style.
5. To let your hair down.
Mean: To celebrate in a free and uninhibited way
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English @ the Movies: 'Wait For Backup'
source: VOA Learning English 2017年9月8日
Our saying at English @ the Movies today is "wait for backup." It is from a movie called "Wind River" about a girl who dies in a remote part of Wyoming. Watch the video, take the quiz and see if you get the right answer! Originally published at - https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
English @ the Movies: 'It's Not Cool'
source: VOA Learning English 2016年10月7日
Do you know what "it's not cool," means? It is our English @ the Movies saying today, from the movie "Central Intelligence." This is a funny movie about two old friends who get into trouble. Originally published at - http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/...
# cool: (source: https://www.thefreedictionary.com/cool)
adj.
6. Slang
a. Knowledgeable or aware of the latest trends or developments: spent all his time trying to be cool.
b. Excellent; first-rate: has a cool sports car; had a cool time at the party.
c. Acceptable; satisfactory: It's cool if you don't want to talk about it.
7. Slang Entire; full: worth a cool million.
adv.
Informal In a casual manner; nonchalantly: play it cool.
IELTS LISTENING TEST 31.10.2017 with ANSWERS
source: Official IELTS Listening test 2017年10月30日
IELTS ACADEMIC band 9 material.
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The IELTS Listening test will take about 30 minutes, and you will have an extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
The four parts of this practice Listening test are presented over four separate web pages. Make sure you move swiftly from one page to the next so that your practice is as realistic as possible.
Download the question paper and blank answer sheet before you start, and write your answers on the question paper while you are listening. Use a pencil.
Listen to the instructions for each section of the test carefully. Answer all of the questions.
There are 40 questions altogether. Each question carries one mark.
For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers.
When you have completed all four parts of the Listening test you will have ten minutes to copy your answers on to a separate answer sheet.
IELTS Listening test 30.10.2017
source: Official IELTS Listening test 2017年10月30日
IELTS ACADEMIC band 9 material.
(CLICK ON 'CC' UNDER THE VIDEO TO SEE THE SUBTITLES)
The IELTS Listening test will take about 30 minutes, and you will have an extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
The four parts of this practice Listening test are presented over four separate web pages. Make sure you move swiftly from one page to the next so that your practice is as realistic as possible.
Download the question paper and blank answer sheet before you start, and write your answers on the question paper while you are listening. Use a pencil.
Listen to the instructions for each section of the test carefully. Answer all of the questions.
There are 40 questions altogether. Each question carries one mark.
For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers.
When you have completed all four parts of the Listening test you will have ten minutes to copy your answers on to a separate answer sheet.
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