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Hacks and scams!

5/5/2022

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Have you ever been the victim of a scam? I was recently targeted by a group of hackers. They said they were trying to help me but it was a vishing scam and they were trying to hack into my bank account! I always thought I would never fall for something like this but they were very convincing! Read on and you will learn some useful vocabulary to talk about this topic.

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Spring vocabulary

29/3/2022

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I think spring is my favourite time of year! The weather is warmer and the evenings are lighter. I love seeing the spring flowers and hearing the birds sing. Today's post will give you some useful vocabulary to talk about this time of year and at the end, you'll find some spring idioms!

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Television vocabulary

21/7/2021

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How do you like to watch TV? Do you stream? Does anyone still buy DVD box sets?! Do you binge-watch your favourite show? Do you prefer subtitles or dubbing? Are you a couch potato? Keep reading to learn what these words mean and more.

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Phrasal verbs for relationships

28/6/2021

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Today's lesson is about phrasal verbs we use to describe relationships. Keep reading to learn how to talk about family relationships, friendships and romance. 

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Phrasal verbs for telephone calls

16/6/2021

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Do you find it difficult to learn and remember phrasal verbs? A lot of students say it's one of the most difficult things about learning English. One way to learn them is by topic so here is a list of phrasal verbs which are useful for talking about telephone calls.

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Prepositions of time

6/4/2021

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Numbers quiz

10/2/2021

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Do you know what these numbers are?
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Body idioms

12/1/2021

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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning that isn't always obvious and can't always be translated directly into another language. Do you know what it means to have two left feet or itchy feet? Have you ever put your foot in your mouth? Read this post to learn some common idioms about parts of the body.

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Winter weather vocabulary

7/1/2021

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I think today is the coldest day we have had so far this winter! It's only just above zero degrees but the sun is shining and it looks beautiful outside. I still wish I didn't have to go out and could stay inside in the warm! Anyway, here is some winter vocabulary for you!

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Japanese words in English

6/1/2021

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Did you know that there are quite a lot of words in English which are actually Japanese? I didn't realise until today that there are quite so many. You probably know emoji and ninja but did you realise they were Japanese words? Do you know the meaning of tsunami, origami and kamikaze? Keep reading to learn more!

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Australian English

10/10/2020

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I've watched a few Australian TV programmes recently and have picked up some differences between Aussie and British English. If you want to practise your listening skills or familiarise yourself with the Australian accent, I recommend "A Place to Call Home", "The Doctor Blake Mysteries", "800 Words" or "The Heart Guy" (also called "Doctor Doctor". Here are a few of my favourite Aussie words.

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Car Vocabulary in Britain and America

13/9/2020

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Here are a few differences between British and American English:

driving licence / driver's license = the paper or card that says you have passed your test and are allowed to drive. Notice the different spelling of licence / license. I still have to check this one in the dictionary sometimes!
tyre / tire = the black rubber part of the wheel
boot / trunk = the space in the back of the car where you can put shopping or suitcases.

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Dog vocabulary

26/8/2020

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Today is International Dog Day so I thought I would give you some useful vocabulary to talk about dogs.
kennel = a shelter for a dog, usually outside
bark = the loud sound a dog makes
growl = the sound a dog makes when it is angry

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Dog idioms

20/8/2020

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In this post, you can learn the most common dog-themed idioms in English. I was surprised to discover that there are so many! Read on to learn more!

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Cat idioms

18/8/2020

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Do you prefer cats or dogs? I like both but think I'm probably more of a cat person. In this post, I'm going to teach you some cat-themed idioms we use in English. 

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