Movie Take Ben and Hana talk about the various types of movies they like. Vocabulary Movie Take blossoms A relationship kind of blossoms from them. Here, the world blossoms means to develop or grow into something special. Notice the following: He has blossomed into a nice young man. She really blossomed when she got to college. …
Kids and Boredom Angela talks about how to remedy boredom in kids. Vocabulary Kids and Boredom pocket money They work for their pocket money. Pocket money is a small amount of money people use to buy everyday things. Notice the following: He used his pocket money to buy a candy bar. Do you …
Going to Mars John and Sarah look at the good and bad points of trying to go to Mars. Vocabulary Going to Mars I see what you mean I see what you mean The phrase, I see what you mean, is nice way to say you understand a person’s opinion, even though you …
A Typical Day Aimee and Todd talk about how their routines differ slightly. Vocabulary A Typical Day every I have coffee every morning. Every means very high frequency. It modifies a noun. Notice the following: I eat breakfast every morning. I try to sleep eight hours every night. most What time do you …
Love and Relationships in France France is famous for being a romantic country. Marianne talks about changing opinions about marriage in her country. Vocabulary Love and Relationships in France stable relationship They care more about like having a stable relationship. A stable relationship is a relationship that has little conflict or problems and …
Sun, Sea, and Skin Paul and Amy discuss getting some sun and how it affects their skin and body. Vocabulary Sun, Sea, and Skin fair-skinned So being fair-skinned, do you burn easily? If you are fair-skinned, you light colored skin. Notice the following: People from Ireland are fair-skinned. He likes getting tan to …
Talent Wish Two college students talk about talents they wish they had. Vocabulary Talent Wish envious It’s something I’m very envious about. When you are envious of people, you are jealous of things they have. Notice the following: I am envious of her success. photographic memory I really wish I had photographic memory. People with a …
Favorite Todd and Aimee talk about their favorite things. Vocabulary Favorite Honestly Honestly! We use the phrase “honestly” to show we are surprised by a statement. Notice the following: I think cows make great pets. Honestly! Classic Classic We use the phrase “classic” to show we think something is funny for being …
Learning English Hana gives some tips about learning any language, especially English. Vocabulary Learning English work on That’s why I start working on listening first. When we work on something, we do it with the intention of improving it. Notice the following: I need to work on my writing and my vocabulary. idiom I found …
Breaking Bad Habits Olga talks about stopping behavior that is bad for your health. Vocabulary Breaking Bad Habits break a habit What about breaking bad habits? When you break a bad habit, you stop doing it on a regular basis. A bad habit is something you do often that is not healthy or productive. Notice …