VOCABULARY BUILD UP

DON’T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU

A bad-tempered squirrel quite literally bites the hand that feeds Вздорная белка в буквальном смысле кусает руку, которая её подкармливает. to bite the hand that feeds one – отплатить чёрной неблагодарностью В подстрочнике: кусать руку, […]

CONVERSATIONAL FORMULAS

КАКОВ вопрос? КАКОВ ответ? (На вечеринке)

Как вы спросите кого-то на вечеринке, как человек себя ощущает, весело ли ему? Как вы сформулируете такой вопрос на английском? А если спросят вас, как вы ответите на такой вопрос? Как сформулировать ответ?     […]

GRAMMAR STORIES

SUCCESSFUL PUFFIN

At least one Atlantic puffin seems to have had a successful time hunting for fish in Scotland, UK. Source GRAMMAR The puffin seems to have had a successful time. Тупик, похоже, неплохо провёл время. Интересно, […]

EFFECTIVE LISTENING

SLUGS ARE… BORN SURVIVORS!

Australia is home to some of the most strange-looking slugs on Earth! Some slugs are even fluorescent. This species of fluorescent slug is only found in a small Australian habitat. It has survived bushfires. It […]

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LOST FOR WORDS

I have a problem talking with people. I do not always get what they say. Also, I am often lost for words when I am trying to say something. I am afraid of making a […]

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WHERE DO I START?

To improve my English, I need to set clear goals. But where do I start? Grammar? Oh, no! In point of fact, I understand even a long sentence… if I have enough time to read […]

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VOCABULARY BUILD-UP

I need to build up my vocabulary. I need to learn new words. The question is – which words? Time is money. So, first, I shall invest time and effort in the most common and […]