it is good to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.
Your friend talks about his boss: "She is nuts!" What does he mean?
Answer: "She is crazy!" Apparently your friend is quite upset with his boss.
Be sure to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.
Your friend tries to find her passport in her purse. She says: "Don't tell me I left it at home!" What does she mean?
Answer: She can't believe she left it at home.
Learn new English words with Vocabulary Worksheets. Today's word of the day: Smart. 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 "smart" take? It stands before the noun, it makes it an adjective. Yes? So, Alex is a something guy; he knows how to make a good investment in this economy. What can it be? Maybe he is a clever guy? Let's find it in the dictionary. And it is an adjective. Awesome! The word "smart" means clever and bright. Bingo, we guessed it right! We can use "smart" with a noun. For example, a smart decision and a smart shopper. Here you go: two more new expressions :) Let's see what we can replace "smart" with: clever, wise. The antonyms will be stupid and unintelligent. Here is one more good expression, "a smart cookie". Something like: “I am sure she’ll find the way out. She is a smart cookie.” Now we are going to make some sentences with the word "smart". 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 tell your friend that you quit your job. He says: "I don't blame you." What does he mean?
Answer: He is being supportive. He says he would have done the same.
Learn new English words with Vocabulary Worksheets. Today's word of the day: Diligent. 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 "diligent" take? It stands before the noun, it makes it an adjective. Am I right? So, Mary was a very something student when it came to studying English. What can it be? Maybe a hardworking student? Let's find it in the dictionary. And it is an adjective. Just look at us! The word "diligent" means attentive and persistent in doing something. Wow, we guessed it pretty close! We can use "diligent" with a noun. For example, a diligent search and a diligent worker. Here you go: two more good expressions :) Let's see what we can replace "diligent" with: persevering, tireless, hardworking. What do you know! We are awesome! The antonyms will be negligent. Attentive - negligent. Yes? Here is a good expression, "a diligent student". And we already know it. You can also put down your notes. I wrote “diligent” with the verb to be. Something like “You have to be diligent and more organized!” Now we are going to make some sentences with the word "diligent". 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.
A barista at the coffee place says: "What can I do you for?" What does he mean?
Answer: It's a funny way to say: "What can I do for you?"
Yes, he is just trying to be funny. That is all :) 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. - Is 10.30 going to be good for you? We put pauses after “30” and “good”. “10” is stressed, “30” – intonation goes down. “Going to be” are linked. They are pronounced together, with lowered tone and a bit quicker than the rest of the sentence. “Good” is stressed, intonation goes up. “You” is stressed, intonation goes up. - Yes, that’s fine. “Yes” is stressed, intonation goes down. “Fine” is stressed, intonation goes down. - Please bring your insurance card and your photo ID for your next appointment. Pause is after “please”, ‘card”, and “ID”. “Insurance” is stressed, “card” - intonation goes up. “Photo” is stressed, “ID” – intonation goes up. “Next” is stressed, “appointment” – intonation goes down. - I will. Thank you. Pause is after “will”. “Will” is stressed, intonation goes down. “Thank” 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. Learn new English words with Vocabulary Worksheets. Today's word of the day: Commute. 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 "commute" take? It stands after “have to”, it makes it a verb. Am I right? So, “I had to do something to work by train. What can it be? To get to work, to travel? Let's find it in the dictionary. And it is a verb. Very good. The word "commute" means to travel regularly to and from work. Yes, that’s what we thought it is. “Commute” is intransitive. It means we should use "commute" with a preposition. For example, commute to the city. Here you go: one more new expression :) Let's see what we can replace "commute" with: to travel, to go back and forth, and to shuttle. Here is one more good expression, "to commute by train". Something like: “He commutes by train every day”. 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 "commute". 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 :) |