dire (adjective) – very negative, difficult or urgent There are also direly (adverb) and direness (noun), but they aren’t used. Here are some examples of how you can use it: The high unemployment among youth predicts dire consequences for the economy. The charity is in dire need of more funds. The refugees have been evacuated to… Continue reading Word to the Wise: dire
Be on everybody’s ____________ – talked about a lot or by a lot of people Choose the right answer: nerves legs lips ears scroll down for the answer scroll some more The right answer is: Keith Williamson lips. Here are some examples of how you… Continue reading Instant Idiom: Be on everybody’s ____________
Czarina Alegre imbibe (verb) – to drink (for formal or comical use) Here are some examples of how you can use it: In many fraternities (= student organizations) students imbibe enormous amounts of alcohol. The patient should not imbibe liquids that are too thin as she has a problem swallowing. It looks as if John has imbibed a… Continue reading Word to the Wise: imbibe
Czarina Alegre imbibe (verb) – to drink (for formal or comical use) Here are some examples of how you can use it: In many fraternities (= student organizations) students imbibe enormous amounts of alcohol. The patient should not imbibe liquids that are too thin as she has a problem swallowing. It looks as if John has imbibed a… Continue reading Word to the Wise: imbibe
steal someone’s _________– (Meaning 1:) do something that takes the attention away from something else, or (Meaning 2): take credit for something that someone else did. Choose the right answer: thunder heart shenanigans coffee scroll down for the answer scroll some more The right answer is: … Continue reading Instant Idiom: steal someone’s _________
indefatigable (adjective) – tireless, not giving up indefatigably (adverb) – tirelessly, not giving up indefatigability or indefatigableness (noun) – be untiring Here are some examples of how you can use it: Our indefatigable reporter was turned away at the border numerous times, but she kept trying to get inside. His indefatigable spirit refused to see… Continue reading Word to the Wise: indefatigable
This is to let you know that I’ve opened a Forum on my website. You can use this forum to talk about all kinds of subjects related to English learning. You can also chat on the forum. Of course, teachers are welcome too. Underneath are some tips for using the Forum. The Forum’s address is:… Continue reading EnglishwithaSmile Forum Opens
Head over to the song and fill in the missing words to this gorgeous song from, um, 1970. Art Garfunkel, half of the famous duo, is now touring the world. He’s been out of the limelight for a while because his voice was broken. Although he’s said in an interview that his higher notes got… Continue reading Gap Song: Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge over Troubled Water
To a ___________– perfectly Choose the right answer: man nose tee vee scroll down for the answer scroll some more The right answer is: tee. (What is this tee? It doesn’t refer to a t-shirt or an area on a golf course, but this tee… Continue reading Instant Idiom: to a ___________
Or: The Best of the British Comedian for ESL By Jacqueline Schaalje Yeah, he looks like Jesus and talks like Karl Marx and he pretends to be as revolutionary as Che Guevara. If you don’t know British comedian Russell Brand yet, in this article I’ve sampled a representative selection of his hugely popular videos. I’ve… Continue reading How About Russell Brand Teaching You English?
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