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Much, many, a lot of, lots of: quantifiers We use the quantifiers much, many, a lot of, lots of to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. We can use them with a noun (as a determiner) or without a noun (as a pronoun). Much, many with a nounWe use much with singular uncountable nous and many with plural nouns:[talking about money]I haven't got much change. I've only got a ten euro note.Are there many campsites near you? Questions and .. 더보기
Is modern life making us tired? Is modern life making us tired? Vocabularyprimate - BIOLOGY an animal belonging to the same group as humans, which includes monkeys and apes- the name in some religions or churches for a priest of the highest rank in a particular region or country - apechimp- INFORMAL- a chimpanzee: an African animal with black or brown fur that lives and hunts in groups. It belongs to the ape family, which is t.. 더보기
Intensifiers Intensifiers We use words like very, really and extremely to make adjectives stronger: It's a very interesting story. Everyone was very excited. It's a really interesting story. Everyone was extremely excited. We call these words intensifiers. We also use enough to say more about an adjective, but enough comes after its adjective: If you are seventeen you are old enough to drive a car. I can't w.. 더보기
Writing Tips Answer all parts of the questionPlan your timePlan your structure before you start writingStart each paragraph with a topic sentenceUse synonyms rather than repeating wordsParaphrase if you can't think of a synonym Marking criteria:How completely you answer the questionHow clear and organised your answer isAccuracy and range of vocabularyAccuracy and range of grammar Task1 Task2 Read a task and .. 더보기
Form of Speaking test The sepaking test is a one-to-one interview which assesses how well you can communicate in English. The intrview lasts for 11-14 minutes and has three parts. Phase 1: Introduction and interview You answer general questions about yourself, your life and interests. Examiner introduces him/herself and confirms candidate's identity. Exmanier interviews candidate using verbal questions based on famil.. 더보기
A bitter pill to swallow A bitter pill to swallow SummaryHelen's not happy about a decision that's been made and Rob tries to offer some sympathy with a strange idiom that involves swallowing something that doesn't taste very nice. Find out what he means in the programme.TranscriptFeifei Hello and welcome to The English We Speak. I'm Feifei and joining me today is Rob.Rob Hello everybody… errr, Feifei are you OK? You do.. 더보기
Sample questions of part 1 YOUDescribe yourself. FAMILYDescribe your family?Do you have a large or small family?How much time do you spend with your family?What do you like to do together as a family?Do you get along well with your family?Are people in your country generally close to their families?WORKWhat do you do?What are your responsibilities?How many hours do you work each day?Do you enjoy your work?Is there some ot.. 더보기
The way we look The way we look Vocabularyget in shape get fit through physical exerciseoverindulge have too much of something niceNew Year's resolution a decision you make to do or stop doing something at the beginning of the New Yearresolution a resolve or determination related word: decision, determination, conclusionappearance the way we lookgenes parts of the DNA in a cell that control the physical develop.. 더보기
I really have to go now. A. Do you have your plane ticket? B. Yes. A. Do you have enough money? B. Yes. A. Do you have your toothbrush and toothpaste? B. Yes. I really have to go now. A. Alright. Bye! Have a safe trip! A. 비행기 표는 챙겼니? B. 네. A. 돈은 충분히 있고? B. 네. A. 칫솔이랑 치약은 챙겼니? B. 네. 저 이제 그만 가야 해요. A. 알았어. 안녕! 안전히 여행 잘하고 오렴. 관련단어 plane ticket : 비행기표 toothbrush : 칫솔 toothpaste : 치약 I really have to go now : 저 이제 그만 가야해요.Wh.. 더보기
Where do you want to eat? A. Let's eat out tonight. B. Where do you want to eat? A. Wherever you want. B. Really? How about the new Japanese restaurant near my house? A. Great! What time do you want to go? B. Whenever you want. A. 오늘 저녁은 외식하자. B. 어디에서 식사하고 싶어? A. 네가 원하는 곳이면 어디든 괜찮아. B. 정말? 그럼 우리 집 근처에 새로 생긴 일식당은 어때? A. 좋아! 몇 시에 갈래? B. 언제든지 네가 좋을 때 가자. 관련단어 eat out : 외식하다 wherever : 어디에나, 어디든지 whenever : 언제든지 whaterver : .. 더보기