Can you complete this English expression? It means “to work for very little money”.
Work for……
a) almonds
b) raisins
c) candy
d) peanuts
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Answer: d) peanuts
Work for peanuts
Work for….
study languages
Wrap up…..
Can you complete this English expression “wrap up….”? It means to wear many clothes or thick clothes in cold weather.
Wrap up….
a) hot
b) comfortable
c) thickly
d) warm
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Answer: d) warm
Wrap up warm
In vogue
Do you know the English expression “in vogue“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Mary: I’m going to get some red high heels.
Helen: So am I. They are in vogue.
Does it mean:
a) popular and fashionable
b) out of fashion
c) look expensive
d) easy to wear
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Answer: a) popular and fashionable
Go on a shopping spree
Do you know the English expression “to go on a shopping spree“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Ted: What did you do at the weekend?
Linda: My friend and I went on a shopping spree on Saturday. We got some great bargains.
Does it mean:
a) buy many things in a short time
b) buy many things in a long time
c) buy expensive things
d) go to a special shop called spree
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Answer: a) buy many things in a short time
Be in a ……..
Can you complete this English saying? It means to be in a difficult situation which is not easy to solve.
Be in a ……..
a) cucumber
b) pickle
c) cake
d) toast
The answer is below!
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Answer: b) pickle
Be in a pickle
[Easy English Blog] Where are the Kereru?
New Zealand worries about its native birds. So many, very special birds were lost because people from other countries came to NZ and brought dogs, rats, pigs, cats and other animals that attack birds.
Every year, at the end of September, there is a kereru count. These are large, crazy, fun birds. Everyone is asked to look around their house, their garden or their farm. Everyone is asked to record the number of kereru they see, on a special site on the Internet.
We always look for kereru around this time.
Last year, there were many kereru in our garden the week before the count. There were many kereru in our garden the week after the count. But we didn’t see one kereru during count week!
I thought they are crazy birds. But maybe they are smart. Maybe they don’t like being counted.
This year we have seen no kereru. I think there is a lot of food in the mountains, so the kereru are not coming down to gardens in the town. I hope so.
NZ has lost so many birds – I would be very sad if we lost these crazy fat, funny birds.
By Patricia @ I Talk You Talk Press
….. with envy
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to be jealous”.
…… with envy
a) red
b) green
c) orange
d) purple
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Answer: b) green
Green with envy!
Teacher’s pet
Do you know the English expression the “teacher’s pet“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lily: Who is the teacher’s pet in your class?
George: It’s Mandy. She always does her homework on time, and the teacher is always praising her.
Does it mean:
a) the teacher’s favourite student
b) a student the teacher doesn’t like
c) a student who never fails a test
d) an animal which lives in the school
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: a) the teacher’s favourite student
[Easy English Blog] Studying languages
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I love studying languages. My plan this year was to study Chinese, French and Russian, but I have changed my mind. I think it is better for me to focus on one language at a time. So I decided to focus on Chinese and try to pass the HSK level 3 exam.
I think focussing on one language at at time works well for me. When I was studying Japanese, I focussed on Japanese, and didn’t study any other languages. It took me three years to get level 1 on the Japanese proficiency test. So maybe this method works for me.
Some people can study many languages at the same time. I would like to, but I don’t think I can. So, I will focus on Chinese until I can pass level 4 on the HSK exam, and then I will start to study French. I might take a French test to keep me motivated. Once I have reached a high level in French, I will start to study Russian.
I wonder how long this will take? I guess it depends on how much time I can study every day. I’ll try to do at least an hour. My goal is to speak 5 languages fluently.
How many languages are you studying? Do you study them all at the same time? Or do you study them one at a time?
By Heather @ I Talk You Talk Press
[Easy English Blog]Fitting in study
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I am going to take the Chinese proficiency test HSK in September, so I have to study Chinese every day. Some days, I am so busy that it is difficult to fit in study. When I studied Japanese, I used to study for three hours every day after work. Now, my life has changed, and I don’t have that time any more.
So, I try to fit my study into my days in other ways. Every morning, I ride my exercise bike for 15 minutes. While I am riding, I read my Chinese textbook. I listen to YouTube videos while I am putting on my makeup and getting ready. I listen to the audio for my textbook in my car while I’m driving.
I write new words in a small notebook and carry it with me when I go out. If I am waiting somewhere, or waiting for someone, I take out the notebook and review the words.
It is not ideal, and I need to study more if I am to pass the test, but it is better than nothing. Still, I need to make more time in my life for serious study. I will try to do that this month!
Heather @ I Talk You Talk Press
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