Top 7 Everyday English phrases & Expressions you will use over & over
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2018年3月31日
This English conversation lesson takes a look at everyday English phrases and expressions that can be used in real life English conversation. Your English teacher Sonia brings about 7 such everyday English phrases that would help you speak English confidently and have real live conversations. Learning English with Let’s Talk is always fun and engaging, Have a look at the examples and meanings to understand them well.
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Broke – to have no money
I’m broke; I need to borrow money from my father.
Drop someone a line - to send someone a quick and short message by SMS or email
Please drop me a line the next time you are in town.
To know something like the back of your hand – to know something extremely well
I have been living in this city for a long time; I know the roads like the back of my hind.
To bite off more than one can chew – to take up more work than one can manage
The new boy in my office, he is in trouble. I told him not to bite off more than he can chew.
Fill in for someone – to do someone’s work when they are away
Peter is on a family trip, so I am filling in for him at work.
In ages – in a very long time
Where have you been, I haven’t seen you in a ages
Cut it out – stop doing something irritating or annoying
I don’t like this song that you are singing, cut it out now.
These English phrases can easily be incorporated in everyday English conversation, so practice them well and use them appropriately in your daily English.
Difference between USE TO and USED TO?
source: Learn English with EnglishClass101.com 2018年4月1日
In this video, Alisha answers 6 questions.
- Which one is correct: 'I want rest' or 'I want to take rest?'
- What is the difference between """"use to"""" and """"used to"""" in fast speech? I can't recognize the difference in the pronunciation.
- Which word do you prefer using as an American? America, the United States, the United States of America, the US, the USA, and the States?
- Which one is correct and why? The car keys? The keys of car? The car's keys?
- Is there any difference if we use 'yet' at the beginning or at the end of a sentence?
- How can I distinguish 'in which' from 'at which'?
CNN 10 | May 1, 2018 | The U.S. and Jordan Hold War Games
source: NEWS with Subtitles 2018年4月30日
The U.S. and Jordan hold war games, a telecom merger is planned, and a Positive Athlete helps students with special needs.
18 English Words with Disappearing Syllables
source: Espresso English 2018年4月1日
Some English words have what we can call “disappearing or dropped syllables” – reductions or eliminations of sounds in the middle of the word.
One example is the word favorite: We don’t say FAV-o-rit with three syllables. We say it more like FAV-rit with two syllables – the “o” syllable disappears.
In today’s lesson, you’re going to practice your pronunciation with some of the most common English words that tend to have dropped syllables.
If you're having difficulty with pronunciation, it's very important to practice a lot!
Life in London: Visiting an art gallery
source: Learn English with Gill (engVid) 2018年4月11日
Today we are out and about in the suburbs of London. Come with me and visit a very special shop, an art gallery full of paintings, sculptures, and other art works. But it's an art gallery with a difference, as money made from sales goes to an organisation called Street Souls, a charity for homeless people. We'll be chatting to David, who runs the gallery and chooses the art works to display there. We'll hear about the special opening of the gallery, attended by a famous London-based film star (I'll give you a clue -- he has appeared in Lord of the Rings!). This is a chance for you to listen to real conversation between two native English speakers, as well as to learn about English culture. So, if you're ready, let's go in...
Meghan Markle doesn't understand Prince Harry
source: Learn English with Papa Teach Me 2018年4月29日
Americans just don't understand British people, and Meghan Markle is having communication problems with Prince Harry
Not Gonna Lie: The English We Speak
source: BBC Learning English 2017年12月18日
Neil thinks he's the best presenter at BBC Learning English. Feifei doesn’t agree. How can you use the phrase 'not gonna lie' before saying something very direct, critical or boastful?
(Transcript: from http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...)
Neil
Welcome to The English We Speak. I'm Neil.
Feifei
And I'm Feifei.
Neil
You're a pretty polite person, aren't you, Feifei?
Feifei
Well, thanks. I don't know. I try to be!
Neil
That was a very polite answer! But sometimes we want to say things that are very honest, or that others might not want to hear.
Feifei
For example, I ask you: "Do I look tired today?"
Neil
Well, I could directly say: "Yes, you do look a bit tired."
Feifei
Or you could start with this slang expression: 'not gonna lie'.
Neil
Not gonna lie Feifei, you do look a little tired.
Feifei
I know, I need to get to bed earlier! 'Gonna' of course, is short for 'going to'. Using this phrase indicates that you're choosing to be honest, rather than polite.
Neil
It's not only used for honest criticism; we might also use it before something we're very proud of, or something we boast about. For example: I love recording these programmes. Though I'm not gonna lie, I'm the best presenter in the team.
Feifei
Whoah, that's enough. I'm sure everyone listening agrees that I'm the best presenter.
Neil
Of course you're a fantastic presenter, Feifei. Just an example!
Feifei
Talking of examples, let's hear a few more.
Examples
A: Fancy coming round for dinner tomorrow?
B: Absolutely. If you're making your famous roast?
A: Oh yes. Not gonna lie, it's the best roast in town!
Slow down! You really are a terrible driver Mark, not gonna lie.
Not gonna lie, I absolutely love my job. I feel so happy when I walk through the office door every day.
Neil
That last example sounds just like me. Especially as I'm the best presenter.
Feifei
OK, OK, that joke is getting old now.
Neil
You're right. OK, one more thing. This phrase 'not gonna lie'…
Feifei
Yes?
Neil
Not gonna lie, I think some people use it too much!
Feifei
Yes, it's become a popular phrase on social media. Usually accompanied by a photo of someone on holiday at the beach with a post saying "Not gonna lie, it's stunning here!"
Neil
The kind of post that makes me feel jealous when I'm stuck in the office.
Feifei
But I thought you loved your job?!
Neil
Oh, I do.
Feifei
And yes, you are a very good presenter, Neil.
Neil
That makes me feel much better, not gonna lie.
Neil and Feifei
Bye.
Learn to talk about children going to work in 6 minutes
source: BBC Learning English 2017年12月14日
(materials below: from http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/...)
For some, it's a way of learning valuable lessons about with world of work and earning a bit of money; for others it's a distraction from the important business of education. Schoolchildren in part-time work is something which divides opinion. It used to be normal in the UK but the trend is changing.
Neil and Dan discuss the issue while sharing their own experiences of delivering newspapers and serving fish 'n' chips. You'll also learn six items of vocabulary.
This week's question:
What is the youngest age at which children are allowed to work in the UK?
a) 12
b) 13
c) 14
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
paper round: the job of delivering newspapers to people's homes
Saturday job: part-time work done by schoolchildren, often at weekends and evenings
rite of passage: event or ceremony that forms an important stage in a person's life
bemoan: complain about
detrimental: harmful
hinder: stop from making progress
Transcript
Note: This is not a word for word transcript
Neil
Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil and joining me today is Dan who is a producer at BBC Learning English – that's his job.
Dan
Hi everyone… Yes that is my job, obviously – why are we discussing that now, Neil?
Neil
Well you haven't always been a producer at BBC Learning English, have you?
Dan
No… I used to be a teacher.
Neil
And before that? Way back – your first ever job?
Dan
Ah, I had a paper round when I was 14. A paper round is a job – the job of delivering newspapers to people's homes. It's often done by teenagers.
Neil
14 seems very young to be at work. And that's the topic of this 6 Minute English: Should schoolchildren have jobs? It seems fewer and fewer are these days, according to the statistics. We'll give you 6 job-related words and expressions – and, of course, our quiz question. You Ready?
Dan
You bet!
Neil
What is the youngest age at which children are allowed to work in the UK?
a) 12
b) 13
c) 14
Dan
Well, I'm going to say 14 just because that's how old I was and it seems a long time ago!
Neil
We'll find out at the end of the programme. Let's start by hearing some British teenagers talking about their Saturday jobs.
Dan
A Saturday job is the name we give to part-time work that teenagers do for extra money. As the name suggests, these jobs often take place on Saturdays – but not always.
Neil
That's right - 'Saturday job' is general term we use to describe part-time work done by teenagers. The work might take place on Sundays or any day of the week, in fact! Let's hear from these British children about their Saturday jobs.
Insert Vox
We have to face all the stuff on the shelves and make it look organised and show customers where products are if they need to know.
On the average week I work nine hours, so two hours for two school nights and then I work four hours on a Saturday and two hours on a Sunday. And then in the school holidays I can work more.
Dan
The first kid said the work involves making the shelves look organised. Shop work is a very typical Saturday job.
Neil
Oh yes, I spent many a weekend and evening stacking shelves! The second teenager's Saturday job takes place Saturdays, Sundays and evenings. As we said – A Saturday job's not just for Saturdays.
Dan
A Saturday job is seen almost as a rite of passage in the UK. A rite of passage is the name we give to events or ceremonies that form an important stage in a person's life.
Neil
That's right – like graduating from school, or having children. But according to the latest statistics in the UK, that is all changing. Listen to this BBC report.
Insert BBC reporter
In order to work, they need a permit from the local authority and our data shows the number being issued has fallen from nearly 30,000 permits in 2012 to just 23,000 in 2016. Employers frequently bemoan the lack of work experience young people have. But teenagers are also facing pressure not to take up part-time jobs and to concentrate on their studies instead.
Dan
So, it seems that fewer teenagers are taking Saturday jobs. But there's a conflict here.
Neil
Yes, on the one hand, employers bemoan the lack of work experience young people have. Bemoan, meaning complain about. It's a rather formal word.
Dan
But on the other hand, teenagers are facing pressure not to take part-time jobs and to concentrate on their studies. Some people think working could be detrimental to a schoolchild's academic progress.
Neil
Detrimental - which means causing harm. It's a tricky one, isn't it? I think my Saturdays spend stacking shelves and serving fish 'n' chips taught me valuable lessons about working with adults and also managing my money. I don't think it was detrimental to my education.
Dan
Well, you managed to get a job at BBC Learning English! As for me, my paper round taught me the value of hard work. It didn't hinder me. Hinder means to stop someone or something from making progress.
Neil
Well let's not talk too much in case we hinder our students… On to the answer to our quiz question. I asked this: What is the youngest age at which children are allowed to work in the UK?
a) 12
b) 13
c) 14
Dan
I said c) 14.
Neil
And I'm afraid you are wrong. You are allowed to work from the age of 13 in the UK. Exceptions to this rule include TV, theatre and modelling.
Dan
Oh well – I guess I should have spent more time at school.
Neil
Shall we have a recap of the vocabulary?
Dan
Did you have a paper round as a kid, Neil?
Neil
No I didn't, but I did help my best friend James deliver newspapers - in return for a pound. Big money back in the 80s!
Dan
Did you supplement your earnings with a Saturday job?
Neil
I did. I had a Saturday job in a supermarket and also in a fish 'n' chip shop – but it wasn't always on a Saturday. Free chips! Dan is that a wedding ring on your finger?
Dan
Yes it is. Marriage is a rite of passage in many cultures. It is an important stage in a person's life – talking of which, are those your kids on your screensaver?
Neil
Yep – having children is another example of a rite of passage. See how tired I look!
Dan
Do not bemoan your lack of sleep! Bemoan's a quite formal way of saying 'complain about'.
Neil
I think it's OK to bemoan my lack of sleep – it can have a detrimental effect on my health.
Dan
Detrimental – meaning harmful. As long as your tiredness doesn't hinder your work on 6 Minute English
Neil
Well, I'd never let anything hinder – meaning stop from making progress – 6 Minute English.
Dan
I admire your dedication! Goodbye!
Neil
See ya!
Participate
source: VOA Learning English 2018年2月1日
Participate is a verb and is usually followed by the word "in." Learn what participate means with Caty and Jonathan in this week's News Words.
Learn English with TV Series: The Simpsons and American Valentine's Day
source: Learn English With TV Series 2018年2月15日
In this lesson, we will learn English with the popular American TV Series "The Simpsons" and also explore the culture of Valentine's day in the U.S.
English LOVE Idioms | Time to Fall In Love
source: Interactive English 2017年6月6日
Do you love someone? If yes, then you need to watch this video because we are teaching you to talk about love and relationships using idioms! This will help you improve your vocabulary... and next time you fall in love, you'll know what to say!
Future Forms Part 3: Future Perfect & Future Perfect Continuous
source: Gerry English Expressions 2016年1月6日
Watch Gerry as he explains, with plenty of examples, the future perfect tense and the future perfect continuous tense.
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