News Review: Gatlin team doping allegations
source: BBC Learning English 2017年12月19日
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World champion sprinter, Justin Gatlin and his team have become involved in doping allegations as the result of two undercover journalists for the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph.
The story:
Anti-doping officials are investigating allegations against two men linked to the world champion sprinter, Justin Gatlin.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper in Britain, the athlete’s agent, Robert Wagner, offered to supply performance-enhancing drugs to undercover reporters.
Gatlin’s coach, Dennis Mitchell, allegedly said doping was possible because the drugs used could not be detected. Both men deny the accusations.
Vocabulary:
embroiled: deeply involved in a difficult situation
exposé: public report exposing the facts of a situation
bombshell: sudden and unpleasant piece of news
How to Speak Like a Native English Speaker? Ask Alisha
source: Learn English with EnglishClass101.com 2017年11月25日
In this video, Alisha answers 7 questions.
- How do I learn to speak like you?
- How do I get a voice like yours?
- What does the word ""lit"" mean?
- ""I thought you were gone"" vs. ""I thought you are gone""
- ""If I were"" vs. ""if I was""
- It's a/an + [adjective]
- What does the phrase ""don't be a creep"" mean?
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English nouns with only a plural form
source: Crown Academy of English 2017年11月21日
Certain English nouns only have a plural form. Their form is always plural, never singular.
There are 3 types of nouns where the form is always plural:
1) Certain articles of clothing.
trousers
knickers
pyjamas
shorts
tights
pants
Example: I like your trousers.
2) Certain tools or instruments.
headphones
scissors
sunglasses
binoculars
glasses
Examples: Can I borrow your headphones?
We use the following structure for ONE unit (singular) of the clothes and tools previously mentioned:
"pair of" + noun
Example: I need a pair of shorts.
We use the following structure for several units (plural):
"pairs of" + noun
Example: I am going to buy 3 pairs of scissors.
3) Other nouns with only a plural form
belongings
Example: "Do not leave your belongings in the classroom."
savings
Example: "I spent my savings on a new car."
clothes
Example: "His clothes are dirty."
stairs
Example: To go to the first floor, you can take the stairs.
Parts of speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDbhU...
Past simple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ri3Q...
Past perfect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZopc...
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10 Things You'll Hear on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
source: To Fluency 2017年11月23日
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HERE ARE THE PHRASES:
How long will this take?
We’re using the verb take to talk about duration.
- it takes me ten minutes to get to work.
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I left the turkey in too long
Another example: I left my keys in the car
Learn more phrases verbs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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What are you thankful for?
This is similar to asking: what are you grateful for? This is a big part of Thanksgiving - to give thanks.
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Could you pass me the gravy, please?
This is how you ask someone for something. You can also use can.
(Do you love gravy too?)
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Have you seen the line at…?
In British English, you would say: have you seen the queue at…?
This is used to express shock at something. Here are more examples:
- have you seen the size of that guy?
- have you seen how happy she looks?
Here are some more differences between British and American English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rtbv...
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I just got a deal on…
This means that you got something for a great price.
Watch this to learn the difference that I mentioned in the lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4VA...
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I shouldn’t have bought that
We use ‘shouldn’t have’ to talk about regrets in the past.
Here is a lesson on that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlcuh...
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I’m doing all my shopping online this year.
To do your shopping online means that you buy things online.
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What are you buying now?
by adding now - it suggests that she’s been buying a lot of things
Job, Work, or Career? Confusing English Words
source: Espresso English 2017年11月30日
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FCE Reading and Use of English Exam (Part Two) - How to Do Parts 5-7
source: Oxford Online English 2017年11月30日
In this lesson, you’ll see what to expect in the FCE reading and use of English test and how to improve your score.
This is part two of a two-part video on the FCE Reading and Use of English exam. In this lesson, you’re going to learn about parts five, six and seven. If you haven’t seen part one, then go and watch that one first!
See the full version: https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/f....
This lesson will help you:
- Learn the best ways to answer multiple choice questions in the FCE Reading and Use of English Exam.
- Know what kinds of questions to ask yourself to help you take this part of the FCE Exam.
- Understand how to answer FCE Reading missing sentence questions.
- Feel more confident when answering FCE multiple matching questions.
- See example questions from the FCE Reading and Use of English exam so you can be more prepared.
IELTS Listening test 9.11.2017 with ANSWERS | BEST TEST - 2017
source: Official IELTS Listening test 2017年11月08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.
IELTS Listening test 8.11.2017 with ANSWERS | BEST TEST - 2017
source: Official IELTS Listening test 2017年11月07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.
When the TH pronunciation is T in English
source: Go Natural English with Gabby Wallace 2017年11月17日
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Common mistakes 69
source: MrSkypelessons 2017年12月1日
Typical mistakes made by my students when they are speaking English.
Idioms and Phrases with Meanings and Example: Lesson 7
source: Helena Daily English 2017年3月19日
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Some American idioms
1. To come out of nowhere means: To seem to happen without any logical explanation or warning.
2. Couch potato means: A person who sits around and does very little physical activity, often just watching TV.
3. To be crazy about something means: To like something a lot.
4. To be in seventh heaven means: To feel wonderful, to be very happy.
5. To move on means: To begin something else, to stop focusing on one person or thing and to start to think about someone or something else.
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English @ the Movies: 'Hand-outs'
source: VOA Learning English 2017年10月13日
Originally published at - https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
English @ the Movies: 'Fresh Start'
source: VOA Learning English 2016年12月30日
On English @ the Movies today, we talk about the expression "fresh start." It comes from the movie "Max Steel." The story is about a teenager who discovers he has special powers he got from his dad. Watch here to find out if you know what "fresh start."
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