Looking up the same word in the dictionary over and over? But still not able to remember what it means? You don’t know in what situation it is appropriate to use it, and where to put it in the sentence? Can you spell it correctly? Do you know how to pronounce it? I hear your pain.
My memory is not that great. I forget things easily. Nevertheless, I can speak 5 languages! Was I using Vocabulary Worksheets myself? Yes, I was. I went from a complete beginner to a high intermediate level just in one year with my Norwegian. It was my 5th language. Everyone said it is impossible. However, they didn’t know it that I had an experience, and I knew some strategies for learning foreign languages. Using Vocabulary Worksheets was one of them. Vocabulary Worksheet is a great tool to help you memorize new English words. What is so great about those Vocabulary Worksheets? They contain everything you need to know about the new word. I mean not only what it means and how to spell it J It’ll help you to remember: - How to say it correctly - In what situations to use it - Where to put it in the sentence - What it can be replaced with - Some good and useful expressions with this word Moreover, you will get to practice using it in the sample sentences Be sure to review often your Vocabulary Worksheets that you have already filled out, to see how well you remember them. You can also make new sentences each time you are going over them.
Keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.
You ask your group mate whether the test was hard. She says: "A piece of cake!" What does she mean?
Answer: The test was easy.
English intonation and rhythm. I'm sure you've been wondering "Why people don't understand me! I say all the right words, I put them in the right order in the right form." This is all because of the English intonation and rhythm. You have to sound like them. Let me show how they do it.
Ready? Here you are. I marked all pauses and the stressed words, showed the intonation going up and down. Let’s look closer. - I need to give you a checkup. Pauses are after “need” and “you”. “Give” is stressed, “you” - intonation goes up. “To give you” are linked. They are pronounced together, with lowered tone and a bit quicker than the rest of the sentence. “Checkup” is stressed, intonation goes down. - Could you take a seat right over here? Pause is after “seat”. “Could you” are linked. “Take” is stressed, “seat” - intonation goes up. “Right” is stressed. “Here” - intonation goes up. - Does it hurt when I touch you? Pause is after “hurt”. “Does” is stressed. “Hurt” – intonation goes up. “Touch“ is stressed, “you” – intonation goes up. - What about now? Let me have a closer look. “What “ is stressed. “What about” are linked. “Now” – intonation goes down. Pause is after “have”. “Let me” are linked. “Have” is stressed, intonation goes up. “Closer look” are linked. “Closer” is stressed, intonation goes down. - When did it start to hurt? Pause is after “start”. “When” is stressed. “When did it” are linked. “Start” – intonation goes up. “Hurt” is stressed, intonation goes down. - Like two days ago. Pause is after “Like”. “Like” is stressed. “Two” is stressed. “Days ago” are linked. “Ago” - intonation goes down. If you are interested in learning more about English intonation and Rhythm, you can download free English Intonation and rhythm checklist. I put the link below the video. Please like, comment and share. Thank you.
it is good to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.
You are pouring milk into your friend's coffee cup. She says: "That's good." What does she mean?
Answer: That's enough.
Learn new English words with Vocabulary Worksheets.
Today's word is "Remedy". Now we are going to grab our blank Vocabulary Worksheet and prepare to take notes. You can download your free copy. Just click on the link below the video. Let's imagine, this is the very sentence where you've found this word. What position does the word "remedy" take? It has “to” in front of it, it makes it a verb. Am I right? So, our management team is working to do something with the recurring problem. What can it be? To solve it, to straighten out? Let's find it in the dictionary. And it is verb. Very good! The word "remedy" means to correct or resolve something. Wow, just look at us! We can use "remedy" with a noun. For example, to remedy the situation. Here you go: one more new expression :) Let's see what we can replace "remedy" with: repair, correct, solve, and straighten out. The antonyms will be worsen, damage, harm. Here is one more good expression, "to remedy the problem". Something like: “You have to remedy this problem by Monday!” You can also put down your notes. I wrote its Russian translation, for example. Now we are going to make some sentences with the word "remedy". And, of course, you should write your own sentences. We learn better when we do things ourselves. Right? That is why I included the link for you to download your own copy of Vocabulary Worksheets. Just click the link below the video, and have fun filling it out :)
Keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.
You ask your friend how she is doing. She says: "I've seen better days." What does she mean?
Answer: She is not doing good.
English intonation and rhythm. I'm sure you've been wondering "Why people don't understand me! I say all the right words, I put them in the right order in the right form." This is all because of the English intonation and rhythm. You have to sound like them. Let me show how they do it.
Ready? Here you are. I marked all pauses and the stressed words, showed the intonation going up and down. Let’s look closer. - What medication are you on? Pause is after “medications”. “What” is stressed, “medications” - intonation goes up. “Are you on” are linked. They are pronounced together, with lowered tone and a bit quicker than the rest of the sentence. “On” - intonation goes down. - I don’t take anything, except for Advil. Pauses are after “anything” and “except”. “I don’t” are linked. “Take” is stressed, “anything” - intonation goes down. “Except” is stressed, intonation goes up. “For Advil” are linked, intonation goes down. - When was the last time you took it? Pause is after “time”. “When was” are linked. “When” and “last” are stressed. “Time” – intonation goes up. “You took it” are linked. “Took” – intonation goes down. - Like 4 hours ago. Pause is after “Like”, “like is stressed. “Four” is stressed. “Hours ago” are linked. “Ago” - intonation goes down. - Are you allergic to any medications? Pause is after “allergic”. “Allergic” is stressed, intonation goes up. “To any” are linked. “Any” is stressed. “medications” – intonation goes up. - Not that I’m aware of. Pause is after “Not”, “not” is stressed. “I’m” and “aware of” are linked. “Aware” is stressed. Intonation goes down. If you are interested in learning more about English intonation and Rhythm, you can download free English Intonation and rhythm checklist. I put the link below the video. Please like, comment and share. Thank you. Learn new English words with Vocabulary Worksheets. Today's word is "Achieve". Now we are going to grab our blank Vocabulary Worksheet and prepare to take notes. You can download your free copy. Just click on the link below the video. Let's imagine, this is the very sentence where you've found this word. What position does the word "achieve" take? It has “to” in front of it, it makes it a verb. Am I right? So, we need to work hard to do something with these goals. What can it be? To reach these goals? Let's find it in the dictionary. And it is verb. My goodness we are good! The word "achieve" means to accomplish something. Awesome, we guessed it right! We can use "achieve" with a noun. For example, to achieve success. Here you go: one more new expression :) Let's see what we can replace "achieve" with: reach, finish, gain. The antonyms will be fail, lose, give up. Here is one more good expression, "to achieve a balance between work and personal life". Something like: “Only after hiring an assistant, I was able to achieve a balance between work and personal life. Now we are going to make some sentences with the word "achieve". And, of course, you should write your own sentences. We learn better when we do things ourselves. Right? That is why I included the link for you to download your own copy of Vocabulary Worksheets. Just click the link below the video, and have fun filling it out :)
it is good to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.
You ask your friend if she wants to go to the concert with you. She says: "Sure!" What does she mean?
Answer: Yes, she wants to go to the concert.
Keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.
You have a dinner with your friend. You go to the kitchen to get something to drink. She says: "Can you grab a fork?" What does she mean?
Answer: She asks you to bring her a fork.
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