Compilation of 10 Dual Meaning English Words (Homonyms)
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2017年11月10日
Homonyms are words that have the same spelling and pronunciation but have different meanings.
A study of homonyms will enhance the capability of a learner to both speak as well as interpret English in a better manner. Let us look at the 10 very simple and basic examples:
1.Bank: Is a place where we deposit our cash/jewellery etc
Sentence: I will go to the bank today.
The other meaning of the word bank is trust or Vishwas.
Sentence: I can bank on you.
2.Book: Book can be a storybook or a recipe book or a book that we read in school or colleges
Sentence: This is my favourite storybook.
The word book is also used to express reservations, such as :
Sentence: I have booked two movie tickets today.
3.Can: Can is a word used to express the capability of a person to do something
Sentence: I can sing OR I can dance.
the word Can is also referred to as a container to contain liquids.
Sentence: This can of oil is very heavy.
4.Lie: Lie is a word that most popularly means to refrain from the truth
Sentence: Do not lie to me.
This word also means to relax
Sentence: I want to lie down now because I am very tired.
5.Light: This word not only means light however it also means the opposite of heavy i.e something which is easy to carry or hold
Sentence: It is very dark here, please switch the light on for me.
Sentence: My school bag is very light.
6.Like: This word is primarily used to express affinity
Sentence: I like to eat pizzas.
The other use of this word is to express the similarity between things.
Sentence: He dances like a movie star.
7. Kind: The first meaning of this word is someone who is compassionate.
Sentence: My mother is very kind.
The other meaning can be to express the various kinds of items/objects.
Sentence: There are various kinds of pizzas available in the market.
8.Fair: this word means someone who is of a lighter complexion.
Sentence: This girl is very fair.
The other meaning of this word is to be just right.
Sentence: The honourable Judge made a fair judgement.
9.Lose/Loose: This is a tricky one because a lot of them make a mistake.
Lose: this word is used when we lose something or misplace something,
Sentence:. Do not lose your book.
And the word Loose is used when something does not fit well.
Sentence: This shirt is very loose.
10.Will: Will is used very often in simple sentences to express desire.
Sentence: I will go to watch a movie today.
The other meaning of this word is a legal document that talks about inheritance.
Sentence: This is my grandfather's will.
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Past Simple vs Present Perfect
source: To Fluency 2017年11月13日
# The past simple is used for actions that finished in the past and have no connection to the present.
The present perfect is used for actions that haven't finished.
The example I gave is this:
- My grandma never went to Madrid
- Paul has never been to Madrid
My grandma died a long time ago. Therefore, the action of her (possibly) going to Madrid is over.
Paul is still alive. The action of him going or not going to Madrid continues.
We use the simple past with past time expressions. This includes:
- I went there YESTERDAY
- She told me TWO HOURS AGO
- They went to London IN 2002
# Present time expressions are more difficult. What tense you use depends on what you're talking about.
For example:
- I've had a great day (in general)
- I had a great day today (talking about work that has now finished)
The present perfect is stricter in British English. For example:
- Did you have breakfast yet? (you'll hear this in American English)
- Have you had breakfast yet? (only in British English)
USING THE PRESENT PERFECT WITH JUST
- I just saw her (American English)
- I've just seen her (British English)
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English @ the Movies: 'Get Yourself Lawyered Up'
source: VOA Learning English 2017年1月13日
Today on English @ the Movies we teach you about the saying "get yourself lawyered up." It comes from the movie "Denial," which is based on a true story. A woman calls a man a liar and ends up in court. Watch here to find out what "get yourself lawyered up means."
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# lawyer up: to retain legal counsel.
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3 Ways to Say Thank You in English
source: Learn English with EnglishClass101.com 2017年11月14日
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Learn English Vocabulary: The Dark Side of Politics
source: Learn English with Benjamin [engVid] 2017年11月17日
It is important to know what is going on in the world, but reading an English newspaper can be scary for learners. Watch this video to learn important vocabulary that you will find in newspapers, on news websites, and on TV. In this lesson, I'm focusing on words that have to do with the negative side of politics and power. These are words that you'll come across all the time, but it seems like they are being used currently even more than usual. So watch this video and learn the words and phrases. Once you do, go read some news stories.
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IELTS Listening test 13.11.2017 with ANSWERS | BEST TEST - 2017
source: Official IELTS Listening test 2017年11月12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 12.11.2017 with ANSWERS | BEST TEST - 2017
source: Official IELTS Listening test 2017年11月11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.
Learn Vocabulary Through Conversation: RIGHT
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Perfect Pronunciation! L and R sounds
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Adjective Order - Learn English Grammar
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1h English Phrasal Verbs and idioms with detail Explanation: Advanced ...
source: Helena Daily English 2017年3月8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:
The letters BBC stand for British Broadcasting Corporation.
(verb + preposition)
This milk tastes awful. 1 think it’s gone off (verb + adverb)
She couldn't attend the meeting so Helen stood in for her.
(verb + adverb + preposition)
If the addition of the particle(s) changes the meaning of the verb in some way, it is usually called a phrasal verb, because it has an idiomatic meaning - the phrase means something different from its component parts.
Phrasal verbs Examples:
1. I've repaid all my debts.
(pay off) I've paid off my debts.
2. I save a little money every week.
(put by) I put by a little money every week.
3. He inherited a fortune when his father died.
(come into) He came into a fortune when his father died.
4. She survives on a very small income.
(get by on) She gets by on a very small income.
5. She gets all her money from her parents.
(live off) She lives off her parents.
6. My salary isn't rising as fast as inflation.
(keep up with) My salary isn't keeping up with inflation.
7. We thought her bad behaviour was the result of stress.
(put something down to) We put her bad behaviour down to stress.
8. I know I can always ask my parents for help if I'm ever in trouble.
(fall back on) I know 1 can always fall back on my parents if I'm ever in trouble.
9. She intended to become the best tennis player in the world.
(set out to) She set out to become the best tennis player in the world.
Idioms and Phrases with Meanings and Example: Lesson 9
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Some American idioms
1. To be under the gun means: To be under pressure or stress.
2. To be up to one's eyeballs in something means: To have a lot of or too much of something.
3. To try one's hand at something means: To try something for the first time.
4. To bite off more than you can chew means: To commit yourself to more than you can handle.
5. To burn the midnight oil means: To be awake and doing something late at night
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English @ the Movies: 'Take Back'
source: VOA Learning English 2017年10月27日
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