Learn English And Enjoy Cooking
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Learn English And Enjoy Cooking
on Friday, December 2, 2011
Las Vegas Part 2 Conversation
Key Words
like a kid in the candy store: to be very excited about something
run into a lot of temptation: to have a lot of things that you would want to do
hangin’ out: casually passing time
caught up in the moment: to become completely involved in something
hittin’ the ATM: to take money out of the bank
threw their lives away: destroyed (or ruined) their lives
a little bit: a small amount
the/that kind of money: a lot of money
I got you: I understand
lose their cool: to get angry or upset
flip out: to get angry or upset; same as lose your cool
would have killed me: would have been very angry at me
break down and cry: to cry
bang out: to do quickly
when in Rome: behaving the same way as a certain group of people
(a)round the clock: all the time
lose track of time: to forget what time it is
game over: the end; to be finished
get hitched: to get married
tyin’ the knot: getting married
a pretty big deal: very important
Fish Are Everywhere
A: The ocean is so big.
B: You can’t see the end of it.
A: It goes on and on forever.
B: And it’s deep, too.
A: I think it’s five miles deep.
B: Are there fish at the bottom?
A: There are fish at the top and the bottom.
B: Are there more fish or more people?
A: I think there are more fish.
B: I hope so. I love to eat fish.
English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It is an important official language across various government organizations of the world and also a status symbol in many countries. A knowledge of English language throws open various opportunities in some of the biggest corporates of the world. The knowledge of English can help you to interact with the most knowledgeable people in the world.
If your English lessons are based only on text books then chances are that you will struggle with speaking English. In fact this has been the problem with the traditional English speaking lessons. The traditional method pays very less attention to the importance of providing sufficient exposure to the students. This lack of practical knowledge can become a big hindrance in your ability to speak fluent English.
To increase your chances of speaking fluent English, fortunately institutes across the world have come up with new and innovative ideas. The modern day English speaking lessons concentrate more on providing practical experience to the students. It provides an opportunity to students to go out into the open market place and interact with the people in English. This is a truly amazing experience which boosts the confidence of the students and help them to improve their spoken English.
Even the syllabus of these courses have been designed in a special manner. The syllabus is based on constructivist and psycholinguistic principles which is based on the use of certain symbols which help the students to associate with the language and create a 'memory map'. This speeds up the the entire learning process and helps the students to grasp the pronunciation in a batter manner. The students can also communicate in English as soon as the classes gets over.
The communicative and interactive approach towards speaking English lessons offer various advantages. It instills a confidence in the students by allowing them to converse in English. It adopts an active approach by giving you a chance to converse in English with the native people and hence drives away all the fear.
English is the official language of communication across the major government bodies and International conventions in the world. Knowledge of English language surely gives new wings to your career and helps you to explore new horizons.
Best Lectures to Listen and improve your Language
on Monday, November 14, 2011
Best Lectures to Listen and improve your Language
Relevant Links
Oxford’s
English Faculty will offer students the opportunity to undertake a
Master’s in English Language for the first time from October 2012. Learn
more about this brand new course and gain an insight into the area from
some of Oxford’s experts, including one of the conveners of the new
course Professor Deborah Cameron. Find out more about the course at the
English Faculty’s website: http://www.english.ox.ac.uk/ Photograph taken by Joseph Caruana, DPhil Astrophysics (Christ Church) as part of a students’ photography competition.
| # | Episode Title | Description | Duration | People | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Commons | Shakespeare and the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) | Professor Charlotte Brewer introduces the methodology behind the creation of the OED and how current activity to update the Dictionary may reveal new evidence about Shakespeare's impact on the English Language. | 0:13:23 | Charlotte Brewer | 08 Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Creative Commons | English and Gender | Professor Deborah Cameron explores some of the key theories surrounding the use of language by women and men. Are we really so different? | 0:16:15 | Deborah Cameron | 21 Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Creative Commons | Introduction to the MSt in English Language | Professor Deborah Cameron introduces the new Master's course in English Language offered by the University of Oxford. | 0:03:43 | Deborah Cameron | 21 Oct 2011 |
Ruskin Art Show
Relevant Links
Recent graduates of the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford talk about their Final Year Projects.
| # | Episode Title | Description | Duration | People | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Commons | Rebecca Logan | Rebecca Logan describes her Belfast influenced pieces piece at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:57 | Rebecca Logan | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 2 | Creative Commons | Priyesh Mistry | Priyesh Mistry describes his square hole piece at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:03:11 | Priyesh Mistry | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Creative Commons | Natasha LaForce | Natasha LaForce decribes her screen projection and two overlapping images at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:02:19 | Natasha LaForce | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Creative Commons | Joseph Fuller | Joseph Fuller describes his video projection at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:19 | Joseph Fuller | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Creative Commons | Jocelyn McGregor | Jocelyn McGregor describes her glass resin piece and bent metal at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:22 | Jocelyn McGregor | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 6 | Creative Commons | Heather Bignall | Heather Bignall describes her adult sized replica rocking duck at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:45 | Heather Bignall | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Creative Commons | Flo Ray | Flo Ray describes her flat pack aluminium composite lectern at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:28 | Flo Ray | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 8 | Creative Commons | Claire Poulter | Claire Poulter describes her ski lift projection at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:02:18 | Claire Poulter | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Creative Commons | Ali McInnes | Ali McInnes describes his installation at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:02:18 | Ali McInnes | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Introduction to the 2009 Degree Show | Final Year students discuss the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show | 0:03:56 | Oliver Beer, Jasmine Robinson, Andrew Gillespie | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 11 | Oliver Beer | 2009 Ruskin Art School graduates Oliver Beer and Jasmine Robinson talk about Oliver Beer’s work at the Ruskin Degree show. | 0:02:00 | Oliver Beer, Jasmine Robinson | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 12 | Andrew Gillespie | 2009 final year student Andrew Gillespie talks about his artwork with Oliver Beer and Jasmine Robinson at the Ruskin Degree Show | 0:02:25 | Andrew Gillespie, Oliver Beer, Jasmine Robinson | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 13 | Min-Young Kwon | 2009 final year student Min-Young Kwon talks about her artwork submitted for the Ruskin Degree Show | 0:02:01 | Min-Young Kwon | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 14 | Hannah Meszaros-Martin | 2009 Final year student Hannah Meszaros-Martin talks about her artwork submitted for the Ruskin Degree Show | 0:02:38 | Hannah Mezsaros-Martin | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 15 | Jasmine Robinson | 2009 Final year student Jasmine Robinson talks with other final year students Oliver Beer and Andrew Gillespie about her artwork submitted for the Ruskin Degree Show | 0:01:45 | Jasmine Robinson, Oliver Beer, Andrew Gillespie | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 16 | Natalia Rodionova | 2009 Final year student Natalia Rodionova talks about her artwork submitted for the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show and her work in general | 0:01:57 | Natalia Rodionova | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 17 | Emily Vicary | 2009 Final year student Emily Vicary talks about her artwork submitted for the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show. | 0:02:11 | Emily Vicary | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 18 | Jacob Wolff | 2009 Final year student Jacob Wolff talks about his artwork submitted for the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show | 0:01:29 | Jacob Wolff | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 19 | Richard Wentworth in Conversation | Ruskin Master Richard Wentworth in conversation with 2008 graduates | 0:11:40 | Richard Wentworth, Tiff Chan, Tom Hardiman, Helen Marten | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 20 | Tom Hardiman | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:01:44 | Tom Hardiman | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 21 | Konstanty Czartoryski | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:00:32 | Konstanty Czartoryski | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 22 | Jon Aye | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:01:51 | Jon Aye | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 23 | Jim Allchin | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:02:11 | Jim Allchin | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 24 | Helen Marten | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:01:08 | Helen Marten | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 25 | Grace Exley | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:01:12 | Grace Exley | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 26 | Amy Jackson | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:02:15 | Amy Jackson | 12 Sep 2008 |
| # | Episode Title | Description | Duration | People | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Commons | Rebecca Logan | Rebecca Logan describes her Belfast influenced pieces piece at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:57 | Rebecca Logan | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 2 | Creative Commons | Priyesh Mistry | Priyesh Mistry describes his square hole piece at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:03:11 | Priyesh Mistry | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Creative Commons | Natasha LaForce | Natasha LaForce decribes her screen projection and two overlapping images at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:02:19 | Natasha LaForce | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Creative Commons | Joseph Fuller | Joseph Fuller describes his video projection at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:19 | Joseph Fuller | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Creative Commons | Jocelyn McGregor | Jocelyn McGregor describes her glass resin piece and bent metal at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:22 | Jocelyn McGregor | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 6 | Creative Commons | Heather Bignall | Heather Bignall describes her adult sized replica rocking duck at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:45 | Heather Bignall | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Creative Commons | Flo Ray | Flo Ray describes her flat pack aluminium composite lectern at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:01:28 | Flo Ray | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 8 | Creative Commons | Claire Poulter | Claire Poulter describes her ski lift projection at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:02:18 | Claire Poulter | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Creative Commons | Ali McInnes | Ali McInnes describes his installation at the Ruskin Degree Show 2010. | 0:02:18 | Ali McInnes | 25 Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Oliver Beer | 2009 Ruskin Art School graduates Oliver Beer and Jasmine Robinson talk about Oliver Beer’s work at the Ruskin Degree show. | 0:02:45 | Oliver Beer, Jasmine Robinson | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 11 | Min-Young Kwon | 2009 final year student Min-Young Kwon talks about her artwork submitted for the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show | 0:02:14 | Min-Young Kwon | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 12 | Hannah Meszaros-Martin | 2009 Final year student Hannah Meszaros-Martin talks about her artwork submitted for the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show | 0:01:27 | Hannah Mezsaros-Martin | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 13 | Natalia Rodionova | 2009 Final year student Natalia Rodionova talks about her artwork submitted for the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show and her work in general | 0:02:12 | Natalia Rodionova | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 14 | Emily Vicary | 2009 Final year student Emily Vicary talks about her artwork submitted for the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show | 0:04:35 | Emily Vicary | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 15 | Jacob Wolff | 2009 Final year student Jacob Wolff talks about his artwork submitted for the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show | 0:01:46 | Jacob Wolff | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 16 | Introduction to the 2009 Degree Show | Final Year students discuss the 2009 Ruskin Degree Show | 0:04:12 | Oliver Beer, Jasmine Robinson, Andrew Gillespie | 27 Jul 2009 | |
| 17 | Richard Wentworth in Conversation | Ruskin Master Richard Wentworth in conversation with 2008 graduates | 0:11:40 | Richard Wentworth, Tiff Chan, Tom Hardiman, Helen Marten | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 18 | Tom Hardiman | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:01:44 | Tom Hardiman | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 19 | Konstanty Czartoryski | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:00:32 | Konstanty Czartoryski | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 20 | Jon Aye | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:01:51 | Jon Aye | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 21 | Jim Allchin | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:02:11 | Jim Allchin | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 22 | Helen Marten | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:01:08 | Helen Marten | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 23 | Grace Exley | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:01:12 | Grace Exley | 12 Sep 2008 | |
| 24 | Amy Jackson | 2008 Graduates of the Oxford University Ruskin School of Art discuss their final year projects | 0:02:15 | Amy Jackson | 12 Sep 2008 |
Rhetorical Questions - Special Language Forms - ESL British English Pron...
on Sunday, November 13, 2011Song for Practicing Second Conditional courtesy GetEnglishLessons.com
on Sunday, October 30, 2011Change - Eric Clapton Change - Eric Clapton
Fill in with the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses. Fill in with the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses.
Then listen to the song and check: Then listen to the song and check:
If I [1] ___________ (can) reach the stars If I [1] ___________ (can) reach the stars
I [2] ___________ (pull) one down for you I [2] ___________ (pull) one down for you
Shine it on my heart so you could see the truth Shine it on my heart so you could see the truth
That the love inside is everything you see That this love inside is everything you see
But for now I find it's only in my dreams But for now I find it's only in my dreams
CHORUS: CHORUS:
That I can change the world That I can change the world
I [3] ____________ (be) the sunlight in your I [3] ____________ (be) the sunlight in your
universe universe
You [4] ___________ (think) my love was really You [4] ___________ (think) my love was really
something good something good
Baby if I [5] __________ (can) change the Baby if I [5] __________ (can) change the
world world
If I [6] __________ (be) a king even for a day If I [6] __________ (be) a king even for a day
I [7] __________ (take) you round my queen I [7] __________ (take) you round my queen
I [8]___________(have) it no other way I [8]___________(have) it no other way
And our love [9] _________ (rule) in this And our love [9] _________ (rule) in this
kingdom we have made kingdom we have made
Till then I [10] __________ (be) a fool wishin' Till then I [10] __________ (be) a fool wishin'
for the day for the day
CHORUS: CHORUS:
That I can change the world That I can change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe I would be the sunlight in your universe
You will think my love was really something You will think my love was really something
good good
Baby if I could change the world Baby if I could change the world
Baby if I could change the world Baby if I could change the world
- GUITAR SOLO - - GUITAR SOLO -
CHORUS: CHORUS:
That I can change the world That I can change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe I would be the sunlight in your universe
You will think my love was really something You will think my love was really something
good good
Baby if I could change the world Baby if I could change the world
Baby if I could change the world Baby if I could change the world
Baby if I could change the world Baby if I could change the world
From GetEnglishLessons.com GetEnglishLessons.com
Answer key:
1. could
2. would pull/’d pull
3. would be/’d be
4.would think/’d think
5.could
6.were
7.would take/’d take
8.would have/’d have
9. would rule/’d rule
10. would be/’d be
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