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#623 Comparatives + Superlatives
2008-01-26 01:42:00
Comparatives + SuperlativesA red bike.A blue bike.A green bike.Compare.Comparative.bigger thansmaller thanfaster thanThe red bike is bigger than the blue bike.The green bike is faster than the red bike.The blue bike is smaller than the green bike.Superlatives.the biggestthe smallestthe fastestThe red bike is the biggest.He blue bike is the smallest.The green bike is the fastest.

#621 Tom Cruise Scientology, Cult, Human Pet
2008-01-24 01:34:00
Cult can have positive and negative connotations. Interesting.Transcript:Hi, I’m Sarah, welcome to The Daily English Show.The video I recommend to study today is a video that has been popular on the internet recently, the Tom Cruise Scientology video.This is a video of Tom Cruise talking about Scientology which was intended to be for members of that group, but was somehow leaked.So I’m going to talk about some language related to that video.First of all, what is Scientology?Wikipedia says it’s: a body of beliefs and related practices.And it says the guy who started it, called it an applied religious philosophy.And some people call it a cult.Journalists, courts and the governing bodies of several countries have stated that the Church of Scientology is a cult.I think it’s interesting that different people call the same group different things.So what is a cult?Cult typically refers to a cohesive social group devoted to beliefs or practices that the surrounding culture considers...
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#620 Cue/Queue, Gay Organs in Canada
2008-01-22 18:02:00
Cue. Queue . Line.
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English Vocabulary - Lesson 6
2008-01-21 05:56:00
Vocabulary for the advanced English language learner. Lesson 6 topic: Idioms and sayings related to Thanksgiving.
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#618 Alistair from England, JET program, "Dead" Man Wakes Up
2008-01-20 18:07:00
Today's guest is Alistair . He's from England (somewhere near London) and is now on the JET program.Are you considering applying for the JET program? You might be interested in what he has to say.
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English Vocabulary - Lesson 5
2008-01-19 05:56:00
Vocabulary for the advanced English language learner. Lesson 5 topic: Idioms and sayings related to colors.
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English Vocabulary - Lesson 4
2008-01-18 05:54:00
Vocabulary for the advanced English language learner. Lesson 4 topic: Idioms and sayings about driving.
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Common Mistakes in English - Lesson 4b
2008-01-17 05:52:00
This is the second part of our lesson on WISH and HOPE. We now focus on the uses of WISH. Level: High Intermediate to Advanced.
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Common Mistakes in English - Lesson 4a
2008-01-16 05:51:00
This is a lesson on WISH and HOPE in four parts. In this first part we consider the basic differences in meaning and focus on the uses of HOPE. Level: High Intermediate to Advanced.
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Common Mistakes in English - Lesson 3c
2008-01-15 01:41:00
This is the third and final part of Lesson 3, in which we focus on making appropriate requests. This segment looks at special requests and written requests. Level: intermediate - advanced.
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Common Mistakes in English - Lesson 3b
2008-01-14 05:39:00
This is the second part of Lesson 3, in which we focus on making appropriate requests. This segment looks at the use of questions and implied requests. Level: intermediate - advanced.
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Common Mistakes in English - Lesson 3a
2008-01-13 05:38:00
This is the first part of Lesson 3, in which we focus on making appropriate requests. This segment looks at the imperative. Level: intermediate - advanced.
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Common Mistakes in English - Lesson 2
2008-01-12 05:37:00
In this lesson we focus on differences in meaning when the verb "think" is used in the simple present and present progressive. Level: intermediate.
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Common Mistakes in English - Lesson 1
2008-01-11 05:36:00
In this lesson she addresses three verbs that often cause confusion: advise, recommend, and suggest. We explore the differences in meaning, usage, and grammar. Level: high intermediate.
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English Grammar - Lesson 3c - prepositions
2008-01-10 01:31:00
This is part 3 of a lesson on prepositions of location and direction. The list of prepositions is long, so this is meant to be a review and not an introduction. Level: high beginner - intermediate.
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English Grammar - Lesson 3b - prepositions
2008-01-09 01:30:00
This is part 2 of a lesson on prepositions of location and direction. The list of prepositions is long, so this is meant to be a review and not an introduction. Level: high beginner - intermediate.
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English Grammar - Lesson 3a - prepositions
2008-01-08 01:29:00
This is a lesson in 3 parts. The topic is prepositions of location and direction. The list of prepositions is long, so this is meant to be a review and not an introduction. Level: high beginner - intermediate.
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English Pronunciation - Lesson 4b (continued)
2008-01-07 01:30:00
This is a continuation of lesson 4b. Topic: /l/ in the middle position. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
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English Pronunciation - Lesson 4b
2008-01-07 01:20:00
Topic: /l/ in the middle position. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
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English Pronunciation - Lesson 4a (continued)
2008-01-05 02:59:00
This is a continuation of Lesson 4a. Topic: /l/ in the initial position. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
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English Grammar - Lesson 2f - Conditionals
2008-01-05 02:54:00
This fifth lesson on conditionals is presented in 2 parts. This is the second part, and we review form and use of unreal conditionals in the past. Exercises invite students to practice using this structure. Level: high intermediate - advanced.
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English Pronunciation - Lesson 4a
2008-01-04 03:02:00
Topic: /l/ in the initial position. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
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English Grammar - Lesson 4a - The Passive
2008-01-04 02:57:00
Topic: The Passive Voice. This is an introduction to the passive in two parts. We talk about what the passive is, how it's formed, and why it's used. Level: high intermediate to advanced.
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English Grammar - Lesson 2e - Conditionals
2008-01-04 02:53:00
This is the fifth lesson on conditionals. It will be presented in 2 parts. This first part is mainly explanation of form and use of unreal conditionals in the past. Level: high intermediate - advanced.
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English Grammar - Lesson 2d - Conditionals
2008-01-03 01:28:00
This is the fourth lesson on conditionals. In this lesson we turn our attention to unreal conditional statements in the present time. Level: high intermediate - advanced.
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100 Most Often Mispronounced Words and Phrases in English
2008-01-02 19:17:00
YourDictionary.com listed the 100 words often mispronounced English words. You can read notice and get the link to this list below.Now that Dr. Language has provided a one-stop cure for the plague of misspelling, here are the 100 words most often mispronounced English words ("mispronunciation" among them). There are spelling rules in English even if they are difficult to understand, so pronouncing a word correctly usually does help you spell it correctly. Several common errors are the result of rapid speech, so take your time speaking, correctly enunciating each word. Careful speech and avid reading are the best guides to correct spelling.Click here to view it.Source: Your Dictionary
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English Grammar - Lesson 2c - Conditionals
2008-01-02 19:15:00
This is the third lesson on conditionals. In this segment we look at conditional statements with "unless." Level: high intermediate.
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English Grammar - Lesson 2b - Conditionals
2008-01-02 19:15:00
This is the second lesson on conditionals. There is a review and expansion on present factual conditionals, and then we move on to look at factual conditionals in the future. Level: intermediate - high intermediate
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English Grammar - Lesson 2a - Conditionals
2008-01-01 19:14:00
This is the first of several lessons on conditionals. In this lesson we begin with factual conditionals in the present. Level: intermediate - high intermediate.
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ABBA Happy New Year
2007-12-31 01:19:00
No more champagneAnd the fireworks are throughHere we are, me and youFeeling lost and feeling blueIt’s the end of the partyAnd the morning seems so greySo unlike yesterdayNow’s the time for us to say...Happy new yearHappy new yearMay we all have a vision now and thenOf a world where every neighbour is a friendHappy new yearHappy new yearMay we all have our hopes, our will to tryIf we don’t we might as well lay down and dieYou and iSometimes I seeHow the brave new world arrivesAnd I see how it thrivesIn the ashes of our livesOh yes, man is a foolAnd he thinks he’ll be okayDragging on, feet of clayNever knowing he’s astrayKeeps on going anyway...Happy new yearHappy new yearMay we all have a vision now and thenOf a world where every neighbour is a friendHappy new yearHappy new yearMay we all have our hopes, our will to tryIf we don’t we might as well lay down and dieYou and iSeems to me nowThat the dreams we had beforeAre all dead, nothing moreThan confetti on the floorItâ€...
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