I’ve had a lot of fun week this week at the World of Words. I hope you all liked the new Travel Thursdays section. I really enjoy writing it because I love travelling. I wonder where to write about next week? Anyway, it’s Friday now. I have that Friday feeling and I’m looking forward to …
For the first part of my ‘Travel Thursdays’ series, I’d like to look at studying English in London. Every year, thousands of students from all over the world come to London to study English. Why is London such a popular place to study English, though? 1. Quality of schools. Lots of famous multinational English school …
to keep an eye on something Meaning: to watch something carefully Example: Will you keep an eye on the baby for me while I go to the shops? to eye something up Meaning: to look at something and want to own it Example: I was eyeing up a new iPhone last week. to get some …
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One of the characteristics of an advanced language learner is having dreams in his or her second language. I can remember my first dream in my second language. I was a chat show host in the dream and I was interviewing guests and playing the piano for an audience. It was a very strange experience! …
Do you have a smartphone? I’d really like one but they are a bit too expensive for me! I’m interested in finding out about them, though and that’s why this article on the Reuters (U.S. Edition) website caught my attention. There’s lots of interesting English vocabulary in the article, too. The first expression I spotted …
It’s been a busy week at the World of Words. We’ve seen new vocabulary and looked at the phonemic chart. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, remember to get your free phonemic chart and worksheet before the weekend. I’ve got time to take on some new private students over the next few weeks so if …
1. face the music Meaning: to deal with the (usually negative) consequences of an action Example: That deal went horribly wrong so I’ll have to face the music when I tell my boss this afternoon. 2. fit as a fiddle Meaning: to be very fit and healthy Example: Dave is as fit as a fiddle …
I love watching Alain Robert’s amazing climbing adventures in the news. He’s well-known all over the world now for climbing up some of the world’s tallest buildings. Although lots of people enjoy watching him, he often gets arrested by the police when he gets to the top. There was an article about Alain Robert’s future …