Learn Useful Expressions in English | International House Bristol
Check out IH Bristol’s extensive list of over 1000 of the most useful expressions in English, available for free for Beginner/Elementary students to Advanced speakers. Learning English is one of the best ways to improve your life and the prospects of getting a good job. English is used all over the world as the language of education and business and it is becoming normal to expect everybody to be able to speak it. IH Bristol has more than 30 years’ experience of teaching English as a foreign language, of helping students to pass Cambridge Exams, to achieve the right score in IELTS or OET or just to learn to communicate more effectively in the language. Whatever your reasons for learning English, we know the kind of language you need to learn. However, not everybody can come to Bristol to learn in person. How to use the Useful Expressions 1. The more you use them, the more you will improve!
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UK slang for international students | Education UK (Global)
By Sophie Cannon at Education UK, 27 January 2014 'Hiya mate, fancy a cuppa and a chin-wag?' 'I can't sorry pal, I'm skint. Gutted!' When you first arrive in the UK for your studies, you might be mystified by some of the words and phrases local people use. Don't worry, this is completely normal and you will soon be fine! People here often use slang – especially with friends. To help you cotton on (slang for 'understand'), here are some common words you may hear. Greetings, please and thank you Alright? People, friends and family Don't be confused if someone calls you pet, duck, sweetie, love, chicken, chuck, chucky-egg or sunshine. Other common slang and dialect terms you will hear are: Bairn = Baby or young child. Descriptions and exclamations There are lots of slang and dialect words to say something is good or cool – for example, in Wales you might hear people say tidy or lush, while in Birmingham you might hear bostin. If something is uncool, people may say it is naff or cheesy. Money
English Vocabulary with Pictures: 15 Words for Hairstyles
Image source Bangs are short hairs that cover your forehead. Image source Image source Image source Buzz cuts are commonly used in the military Cornrows are multiple braids that stay close to the head Image source Hair with layers is shorter in some places and longer in others Image source Hair with a “part” is divided in the middle or on one side Image source Hair with a perm has been chemically treated to change its shape Image source Many women put their hair in a ponytail when playing sports Image source Image source Image source An “updo” is any style in which the hair is pulled up and back. Image source
Online English Vocabulary Size Test
Ever wonder about your vocabulary size? Even if you are a daily English speaker or a native English speaker, you still might find this test challenging! We conducted academic research and looked at online resources to design the model of this quiz. Loading...
English Vocabulary for Getting a Haircut
I don’t know about you but getting a haircut makes me really nervous. Now imagine not knowing the words you need in English to get your hair cut and looking nice and exactly how you want it again. Below is English vocabulary that you can use when you are getting your hair cut or planning a trip to the hair salon. Where do you get your hair cut? Barber: Person that cuts men’s hairHair Stylist or Hair dresser: Person that cuts hair (Women and Men) Scheduling your haircut appointment: Say: I need to get my haircut. After arriving at the hair salon, the hairstylist that is going to cut your hair usually comes and gets you from the waiting area. Common Questions Hair Stylists Ask Clients Before the Haircut: What are you looking to do today? Possible Responses to the Hairstylists Questions: • I would like a trim. After getting your hair cut the stylist may use the blow-dryer to dry your hair and may use different products (gels, mousse, spray, etc) to style it.
Seven steps to vocabulary learning
You might expect that, after having been exposed to a word in ten, twenty, or maybe at the very most thirty, contexts, a learner will gradually piece together the word's meaning and start to use it correctly, appropriately and fluently. Classroom context Seven steps to vocabulary learning Conclusion Classroom context Of course we cannot expect a learner to acquire difficult words in the same way as a young child acquires their first language, but, perhaps as teacher we can somehow help learners to arouse their 'learning monitor' by, for example, providing rich contexts containing the target language and by giving our learners time to reflect on what the language item means. Seven steps to vocabulary learning Here are some practical steps that I have used to help my students. Step 1 I get my students to listen to the word or phrase in authentic-sounding dialogues Here are the dialogues I use for 'actually': Do you want a chocolate? Step 3 I discuss the meaning in plenary. Paul Bress
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Question words with the verb to be
Many students struggle with the basic question words even when they are at pre-intermediate level. That is why I have come up with the following post. There is a mind map explaining the meaning of the question words with examples. Question words – mind map Study the question words and examples. I think that students should translate the question words into their mother tongue too. Both of the following quizzes will play on your mobile device, however, you will not be able to play the games in the first quiz. In the first quiz you should complete and create the questions. The second quiz is fully in HTML5. Question words – Quiz (HTML5) There have been several requests from people who wanted to share the games on their website. Learn Vocabulary – envocabulary.eu You can learn some new vocabulary at our new site
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