Parts Of A Car
Learn the English words for the parts of a car – and drive carefully! Accelerator – the foot pedal that makes the car go faster. Battery – usually near the motor, this provides a supply of energy to the car, especially when the motor isn’t running. Sometimes if you leave your lights on when the […]
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SPECIALLY or ESPECIALLY ?
ESPECIALLY is used when something stands out from all the others (similar to the meaning of particularly) The whole film was terrible – especially the ending. He loves animals, especially cats. I can’t wait for the trip to California. I’m especially looking forward to seeing Los Angeles. ESPECIALLY can also be used before an adjective with a meaning like very or extremely It’s especially important to arrive […]
Key verb – TAKE
take sb off – copy the way sb speaks or behaves, to entertain people She’s really good at taking people off. take notice of sb – pay (no) attention to what sb says Take no notice of those troublemakers, they’re only trying to provoke you. take (time) off – have a particular amount of time away from work I asked my boss if I could take a […]
10 English Idioms
to hang in there – to keep trying, don’t give up, be patient and things will eventually get better If someone is having difficulties or experiencing a bad situation, it is a good idea to tell them to hang in there. sth rocks / sth rules – sth is really great, awesome, wonderful My new job rocks! to blow someone away – sth completely amazed someone (to […]
Key verb – LOOK
look back on sth – think about sth in your past Do you look back on your childwood as the happiest time of your life? look on the bright side – be cheerful or positive about a bad situation Do you look on the bright side when you’re in a difficult situation? look up to […]
10 verb-based idioms
caught the sun – sb’s face has become red or brown from being in the sun He’s really caught the sun. laying the table – putting knives, forks, etc. on the table for a meal She’s laying the table. stretch sb’s legs – go for a short walk after sitting for some time I need […]
20 ways to say YES
YES is used for telling someone that what they have said or asked is true or correct OK the most common way to say ‘yes’ and even the most frequently spoken and written word on the planet of course used for saying ‘yes’ very definitely, in answer to a question definitely used for emphasizing that you mean ‘yes’ naturally spoken used for saying ‘yes’, especially when that would be most people’s answer I don’t mind if I do a polite and humorous way of accepting something that is being offered to you you bet used for saying ‘yes’ in […]
DO or MAKE ? Common English Collocations
DO is used for actions, obligations, and repetitive tasks MAKE is used for creating or producing something, and for actions you choose to do DO generally refers to the action itself, and MAKE usually refers to the result For example: If you “make breakfast,” the result is an omelet! If you “make a suggestion”, you have created […]
15 Fixed Phrases
come and go – be present for a short time, then go away, then return, and so on… The pain in my leg comes and goes. wait and see – delay action until you knowwhat is going to happen We can’t do anything about it now. We’ll just haveto wait and see what she decides. […]