Nov 25, 2015
There are 3 different ways to pronounce the -ED ending in
English:
1) -ED is pronounced like ED (with an extra syllable)
2) -ED is pronounced like T (NO extra syllable)
3) -ED is pronounced like D (NO extra syllable)
You'll learn and practice them in today's lesson!
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Nov 18, 2015
Let’s begin our study of collocations by learning some common
expressions about the family. Your parents and siblings (brothers
and sisters) are your immediate family – and your extended family
includes all your relatives – uncles, cousins, great-aunts,
etc.
You can use a family tree to diagram the
relationships...
Nov 11, 2015
These slang words are common in spoken American English, but you
probably won’t find them in English textbooks.
Why not? Well, some of them are slightly offensive and others are
just extremely informal. But they are part of the English language,
so here are examples and definitions to help you understand!
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Nov 4, 2015
#1 - get out of hand (v.) = To get out of control.
My uncle’s drinking problem got out of hand, and eventually he
became an alcoholic.
#2 - experience something first-hand (v.) = To experience something
yourself.
I didn’t realize how hard it was to be a parent until I experienced
it first-hand.
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