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Football Vocabulary (English - English)
2008-04-09 14:25:00 BASICS a matchtwo teams playing against each other in a 90-minute game of football a pitchthe area where footballers play a match a refereethe person who makes sure that the players follow the rules. Normally wears a black shirt and shorts, and has a whistle a linesman (referee's assistant)the person whose main duty it is to indicate with a flag when the ball has gone out of play or when a player is offside a goalkeeperthe player in goal who has to stop the ball from crossing the goal-line. The only player who is allowed to handle the ball during open play a defendera player who plays in the part of the football team which tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals, e.g. 'Kolo Touré is a defender and plays in defence for Arsenal and Ivory Coast'. a midfieldera midfielder ? a player who plays mainly in the middle part of the pitch (or midfield), e.g. Michael Essien is a midfielder and plays in midfield for Chelsea and Ghana an atta... More About: Football , English , Vocabulary
Football Vocabulary
2008-04-08 16:13:00 a match: tráºn đấua pitch : sân thi đấua referee: trá»ng tà ia linesman (referee's assistant): trá»ng tà i biên, trợ lý trá»ng tà ia goalkeeper : thủ môna defender : háºu vệa midfielder: trung vệan attacker : tiá»n đạoa skipper (captain): Ä‘á»™i trưởnga substitute: dá»± bịa foul: lá»—i full-time: hết giá» injury time: giá» cá»™ng thêm do bóng chết extra time: hiệp phụoffside: việt vịan own goal : bà n đốt lÆ°á»›i nhà an equaliser: bà n thắng san bằng tỉ sốa draw: má»™t tráºn hoà a penalty shoot-out: đá luân lÆ°ua goal difference: bà n thắng cách biệt (VD: Äá»™i A thắng Ä‘á»™i B 3 bà n cách biệt)a head-to-head: xếp hạng theo tráºn đối đầu (Ä‘á»™i nà o thắng sẽ xếp trên)a play-off: tráºn đấu già nh vé vá»›tthe away-goal rule: luáºt bà n thắng sân nhà -sân kháchthe kick-off: quả giao bónga goal-kick: quả phát bóng từ vạch 5m50a free-kick: quả đá phạta penalty: quả ... More About: Football , Vocabulary
English - Vietnamses Idioms
2008-04-07 15:19:00 1. Live not to eat, but eat to live>>> Sống không phải để ăn nhÆ°ng ăn để sống2. The longest day must have an end>>> Ngà y dà i nhất cÅ©ng phải qua Ä‘i3. Make the best of a bad job>>> Phải biết chấp nháºn hoà n cảnh4. A man can only die once>>> Ai cÅ©ng phải chết má»™t lần5. Marriage are made in Heaven>>> Hôn nhân là do trá»i định6. Men are blind in their own cause>>> Con ngÆ°á»i mù quáng vì niá»m tin của mình7. Men make houses, Women make home>>> Äà n ông xây nhà , Äà n bà xây tổ ấm8. Might is right>>> Lẽ phải thuá»™c vá» kẻ mạnh9. Money talks>>> Äồng tiá»n biết nói10. Necessity is the mother of invention>>> Cái khó ló cái khôn11. Barking dogs seldom bite>>> Sủa Ãt khi cắn12. The beaten road is safest>>> Con Ä‘Æ°á»ng quen thuá»™c là con Ä‘Æ°á»ng an toà n nhất13. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder>>> Vẻ đẹp nằm trong con mắt ngÆ°á»i ngắm14. Better late than never>>> Thà muá»™n c... More About: English , Idioms
Definitions in Grammar (part 4)
2008-04-06 04:56:00 Conjunctions A conjunction is a word like AND, BUT, OR, SO, WHEN, etc., which connects words, phrases or clauses. Conjuncts A conjunct relates what is said in a sentence to another sentence. As such, it is not part of the structure of the sentence in which it is used. EG: However, things turned out much worse than expected. ('However' relates what is said to contrast it with previous information about the speaker's expectations.) All told, we did very well. ('All told' connects information that has already been given to produce a final conclusion that connects everything. In both examples it is possible to remove the conjunct without making the sentence ungrammatical.) Coordinating Conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions join two items of equal importance. For, and, nor, but, or, yet and so are the coordinating conjunctions in English, forming the mnemonic FANBOYS. They contrast with subordinating conjunctions, like if and whether, that introduce a dependent clause . Th... More About: Definitions , Part , Grammar
Definitions in Grammar (part 3)
2008-03-30 16:08:00 Conditionals Apodosis Apodosis is a term for the main clause in a conditional sentence: If you tried it, you'd probably love it. The apodosis is you'd probably love it and if you tried it is the protasis (if clause). Protasis Protasis is a term for the if clause in a conditional sentence: If you go there, you'll enjoy it. If you go there is the protasis and you'll enjoy it is the apodosis. Conditionals The conditionals are used to talk about possible or imaginary situations. Follow the links below for further information: 1/ 1st Conditional 2/ 2nd Conditional 3/ 3rd Conditional 4/ Zero Conditional 5/ Mixed Conditionals 6/ Other Conditionals First Conditional The first conditional (or 1st Conditional) is for future actions dependent on the result of another future action or event, where there is a reasonable possibility of the conditions for the action being satisfied. eg: If he gets here soon, I'll speak to him about it. (The s... More About: Definitions , Part , Part 3 , Grammar
Definitions in Grammar (part 2)
2008-03-30 15:10:00 Articles Articles A, AN, and THE are called articles. THE is the Definite Article A and AN are both used for the Indefinite Article "The boy" refers to a definite, particular boy, but "A boy" refers to no particular boy; it could be any boy. When no article is used, it is sometimes referred to as the Zero Article. Articles belong to a group of words which are known as Determiners; they restrict or specify a noun in some way. Definite Article 'The' is the definite article is English. It is used to restrict the meaning of a noun to make it refer to something that is known by both the speaker or writer and the listener or reader: He's gone to the shops. (Here the listener knows which shops I mean) It can also be used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned: There's a word for that. Now, what is the word? It can be used to refer forwards to something that is coming: The key to the front door is under the mat. It can be used to r... More About: Definitions , Part , Grammar
Definitions in Grammar (part 1)
2008-03-30 09:19:00 Adjectives and Adverbs Adjectival Noun An Adjective can sometimes function as a Noun; the young, the rich, etc. These are Adjectival Nouns, meaning the people who are young, the people who are rich, etc. Adjective An adjective modifies a noun. It describes the quality, state or action that a noun refers to. ADJECTIVE RULES: i) Adjectives can come before nouns: a new car ii) Adjectives can come after verbs such as be, become, seem, look, etc.: that car looks fast iii) They can be modified by adverbs: a very expensive car iv) They can be used as complements to a noun: the extras make the car expensive Adjuncts An adjunct is part of a Sentence and modifies the Verb to show time, manner, place, frequency and degree. Eg: It is nearly done. ('Nearly' describes the degree to which the action has be en done.) Eg: I go there twice a week. ('Twice a week' describes the frequency with which the action is done.) Adverbials An adverbial is a group ... More About: Definitions , Part , Grammar
Vocabulary for Food and Drink Staff
2008-03-08 14:44:00 Note: Many English words and expressions about food come directly from French. This is why some words about food are written with an accent (for example: à la carte). However, you may also see such words written without accent. Vocabulary part of speech Meaning Example sentence à la carteadjective without a side dish Is it possible to get the steak à la carte? I don't eat potatoes. à la modeadjective with ice cream Would you like your apple pie à la mode? alcohol, liquornoun a distilled liquid such as rum or whiskey This beer has 5% alcohol. all you can eatadjective customers pay one fee and can eat as much as they wish These are all you can eat fries, so let me know if you want more. appetizernoun small snack before a meal Would you like some garlic bread or another appetizer to start? appetizingadjective looks pleasing to eat I'm afraid these pancakes don't look very appetizing. apronnoun a cloth covering worn over the clothes while cooking Remove your apr... More About: Food , Drink , Food and Drink , Staff
Some New Words
2008-03-08 13:49:00 Some New Words :abdominoplasty n. Medicine a surgical operation involving the removal of excess flesh from the abdomen. aerobicized or aerobicised adj. (of a person's body) toned by aerobic exercise: aerobicized Hollywood women. agroterrorism n. terrorist acts intended to disrupt or damage a country's agriculture. ? derivatives agroterrorist n. bahookie n. Scottish a person's buttocks. ? origin 1930s: prob. a blend of behind and hough + -ie. best ? phrases best of breed · any item or product considered to be the best of its kind. blowback n. 2. chiefly US the unintended adverse results of a political action or situation. celebutante n. a celebrity who is well known in fashionable society. ? origin 1930s: blend of celebrity and debutante. crunk n. a type of hip-hop or rap music characterized by repeated shouted catchphrases and elements typical of electronic dance music, such as prominent bass. adj. US, chiefly black slang (of a... More About: Vocabulary
BUSINESS ENGLISH ABBREVIATIONS
2007-11-21 03:34:00 Abbreviations:a/c - accountattn. - (for the) attention (of)B/E - bill of exchangeB/L - bill of ladingCC - carbon copyCF. - compare (Latin: confer)CFR. - cost and freightCIF - cost, insurance, freightCIP - carriage and insurance paid toC/N - credit noteC/O - care ofCOD - cash on deliveryCorp. - CorporationCPT - carriage paid toCWO - cash with orderD/A - documents against acceptanceDDP - delivery duty paidDDU - delivery duty unpaidDES - delivered ex shipDN - debit noteD/P - documents against paymentenc(s) - enclosure(s)EXW - ex worksFOB - free on boardFOR - free on railInc - Incorporated (US)L/C - letter of creditLtd - limitedP&P - postage and packingp.p. - on behalf ofPTO - please turn overRE - with reference to, regardingRRP - recommended retail priceSAE - stamped addresses envelopeVAT - Value Added TaxZIP (code) - zone of improved delivery (US) More About: Business , English , Business English , Sine
Adverb
2007-10-31 14:18:00 Definition:Adverbs are words that modify a verb (He drove slowly. ? How did he drive?) an adjective (He drove a very fast car. ? How fast was his car?) another adverb (She moved quite slowly down the aisle. ? How slowly did she move?)As we will see, adverbs often tell when, where, why, or under what conditions something happens or happened. Adverbs frequently end in -ly; however, many words and phrases not ending in -ly serve an adverbial function and an -ly ending is not a guarantee that a word is an adverb. The words lovely, lonely, motherly, friendly, neighborly, for instance, are adjectives: That lovely woman lives in a friendly neighborhood.If a group of words containing a subject and verb acts as an adverb (modifying the verb of a sentence), it is called an Adverb Clause:When this class is over, we're going to the movies. When a group of words not containing a subject and verb acts as an adverb, it is called an adverbial phrase. Prepositional phrases frequently have adverbial... More About: Grammar
TO GET
2007-10-27 12:18:00 'To get' can be used in a number of patterns and has a number of meanings.TO GET + direct object = obtain, receive, buy.Example: I got my passport last week.To obtainShe got her driving license last week. They got permission to live in Switzerland. To receiveI got a letter from my friend in Nigeria. He gets £1,000 a year from his father. To buyShe got a new coat from Zappaloni in Rome. We got a new television for the sitting room. TO GET + place expression = reach, arrive at a place.Example: How are you getting home tonight?We got to London around 6 p.m.What time will we get there?When did you get back from New York? TO GET + adjective = become, show a change of state.Example:I am getting old.It's getting hotter.By the time they reached the house they were getting hungry.I'm getting tired of all this nonsense.My mother's getting old and needs looking after.It gets dark very early in the winter.Don't touch the stove until is gets cool. TO GET + preposition/adverb is used in man... More About: Reading , Writing , Vocabulary
VIEWPOINT AND COMMENTING ADVERBS
2007-10-27 12:07:00 There are some adverbs and adverbial expressions which tell us about the speaker's viewpoint or opinion about an action, or make some comment on the action.Viewpoint Frankly, I think he is a liar. (= this is my frank, honest opinion) Theoretically, you should pay a fine. (= from a theoretical point of view but there may be another way of looking at the situation)These adverbs are placed at the beginning of the sentence and are separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. Some common Viewpoint adverbs: honestly, seriously, confidentially, personally, surprisingly, ideally, economically, officially, obviously, clearly, surely, undoubtedly. Examples: Personally, I'd rather go by train. Surprisingly, this car is cheaper than the smaller model. Geographically, Britain is rather cut off from the rest of Europe.Commenting She is certainly the best person for the job. You obviously enjoyed your meal. These are very similar to viewpoint adverbs, and often the s... More About: Writing
Subjects to study
2007-10-25 14:44:00 Accountancy and finance (Tài chánh và k? toán)Agriculture (Nông nghi?p)Anthropology (Nhân lo?i h?c)Archaeology (Kh?o c? h?c)Architecture (Ki?n trúc)Art and design (M? thu?t và Thi?t k?)Biochemistry (Hóa sinh)Biology (Sinh v?t h?c)Biomedical sciences or Biomedical engineering (BME) is the application of engineering principles and techniques to the medical field. It combines the design and problem solving skills of engineering with the medical and biological science to help improve patient health care and the quality of life of healthy individuals. (Khoa h?c Y Sinh)Biotechnology (Công ngh? Sinh h?c)Building/construction management (Qu?n lý Xây d?ng)Business studies (các môn h?c v? Kinh doanh, Th??ng m?i)Chemical engineering (K? s? Hóa)Chemistry (Hóa h?c)Childhood studies (Nhi khoa, các môn nghiên c?u v? Tr? em)Civil engineering (K? thu?t C?u ???ng)Classics (Kinh ?i?n h?c)Combined arts (M? thu?t k?t h?p)Communications engineering (K? thu?t Vi?n thông)Community/youth studies (các môn h?... More About: Writing , Study , Vocabulary , Subject
Some Emphasis Forms in English
2007-10-25 12:50:00 There are a number of ways to add emphasis to your sentences in English . Use these forms to emphasize your statements when you are expressing your opinions, disagreeing, making strong suggestions, expressing annoyance, etc.1. Use of the PassiveThe passive voice is used when focusing on the person or thing affected by an action. Generally, more emphasis is given to the beginning of a sentence. By using a passive sentence, we emphasize by showing what happens to something rather than who or what does something.Example: Reports are expected by the end of the week.In this example, attention is called to what is expected of students (reports).2. Inversion Invert the word order by placing a prepositional phrase or other expression (at no time, suddenly into, little, seldom, never, etc.) at the beginning of the sentence followed by inverted word order.Examples: At no time did I say you couldn't come.Hardly had I arrived when he started complaining.Little did I understand what was happenin... More About: Writing , Grammar , Forms , Speaking
Family and Relationships
2007-10-25 12:34:00 The words below are some of the most important used when talking about Family and Relationships :Familiesauntbrother elder / older brothercousindaughterfathergrandchildgran ddaughter / songrandfather / mothergrandparent (s)great-grandchildhusbandex-husbandin-la wsson-in law, etc.motherniecenephewparentssistersonstep -fatherstep-daughter, etc.twintwin-sister/ brotherunclewidow (woman)widower (man)wifeex-wifeMarital Relationshipsdivorcedengagedmarried / unmarriedseparatedsinglewidowedVerbsget divorced (from)get engaged (to)get married (to)get on (well) with someonemarry someonestart / end a relationship with someoneOther Related Wordsacquaintancebosscolleagueemployeeemp loyerfiancéfiancéefriendbest friendneighborpartner(source) More About: Vocabulary
Education Vocabulary
2007-10-25 11:47:00 The words below are some of the most important used when talking about Education :Subjectsarchaeology (kh?o c? h?c)art (m? thu?t)business studies (kinh doanh)dance (khiêu v?)drama (k?ch ngh?)economics (kinh t?)games (sport)geography (??a lý)geology (??a ch?t)history (l?ch s?)home economics (kinh t? gia ?ình)foreign (modern) languages (ng?ai ng?)math (toán)mathematics (toán h?c)music (âm nh?c)physical education (giáo d?c th? ch?t, th? d?c)psychology (tâm lý)religious education (tín ng??ng)science (khoa h?c)biology (khoa h?c t? nhiên)chemistry (hóa)botany (th?c v?t)physics (v?t lý)sociology (xã h?i)technology (k? thu?t)Examscheat (gian l?n)examine (ki?m tra)examiner (ng??i ch?m thi)examination (cu?c thi)fail (thi r?t)get through (v??t qua, làm xong bài thi)pass (thi ??u)take / sit an exam (thi)retake (thi l?i)revise for (duy?t l?i, ôn thi)study for (h?c, nghiên c?u)test (bài ki?m tra)Qualificationscertificate (b?ng c?p)degree (h?c v?)BA (Bachelor of Arts)MA (Master of Arts)B.Sc. (Bache... More About: Vocabulary , Duca , Bula
Phonetics vs. Phonology
2007-10-15 15:30:00 Today we'll be talking about the sound structure of human language, and the two fields that are dedicated to its study: phonetics: the physical manifestation of language in sound waves; how these sounds are articulated and perceived phonology: the mental representation of sounds as part of a symbolic cognitive system; how abstract sound categories are manipulated in the processing of language The sound structure of language encompasses quite a lot of topics, including the following.the anatomy, physiology, and acoustics of the human vocal tract; the nomenclature for the vocal articulations and sounds used in speech, as represented by the International Phonetic Alphabet; hypotheses about the nature of phonological features and their organization into segments, syllables and words; the often-extreme changes in the sound of morphemes in different contexts; the way that knowledge of language sound structure unfolds as children learn to speak; the variation in sound structure across dia... More About: Speaking
Guitar
2007-10-15 14:40:00 Classical guitar: six strings instrument which actual shape originates from 19th century.Headstock: part at the top of the neck where the pegs are located.Peg: small button used to control the tension of the strings.Fret: metal piece that marks the position of the notes.Neck: part of the guitar where strings are pressed to produce the notes.Heel: piece that fasten the neck to the body of the guitar.Rib: piece of wood between the body and the bottom.Bridge: piece that supports the strings and transmits the vibrations to the body.Hollow wooden body: hollow part that amplifies the sounds.Rosette: wooden pattern around the soundhole.(Guitar Pick: Mi?ng Plastic nh? hình tam giác dùng ?? g?y ?àn)Electric guitar: guitar that its vibrations are transmitted to an amplifier that produces the sounds.Headstock: part at the top of the neck where the pegs are located.Fret: metal piece that marks the position of the notes.Neck: part of the guitar where strings are pressed to produce the notes.Volu... More About: Vocabulary
Colour idioms
2007-10-09 10:13:00 Colour Idiom s black and white thinking of everything or judging everything in a simple way and seeing it as either good or bad? The situation isn't as black and white as it seems; it's much more complicated.black out to darken by putting out the electric lights or covering over the windows? Londoners had to black out their windows during the war so that the enemy aircraft could not see the city.black out to lose consciousness? He blacked out after standing up for three hours in the parade. First aid staff attended to him.blue in the face to be very angry or upset; to be excited and very emotional? She argued with her husband until she was blue in the face but he wouldn't see her point of view.green to be inexperienced and/or immature? He's a bit green - he still believes that someone is going to come and help him out of his situation. He doesn't realise he has to do it himself.the grass is always greener (on the other side) when a place that is far away or different seems better... More About: Business , Vocabulary , Colour
Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely?
2007-10-09 09:40:00 You already know how important it is to speak good English in an international working environment. If you work for a company which does business abroad, you probably read and write a lot of English, too. Writing , just like speaking, is communication. In our letters and emails we need to express many things: authority, gratitude, dissatisfaction, etc. Expressing ourselves well and with the correct level of formality is a skill.Do you have that skill? Ask yourself these questions:Do you present yourself in a professional manner when you write? What image do you give to the people who read your letters and emails?In short, you want to give a professional image when you write to your customers and business partners. To get you started, we've prepared some lists of standard phrases. Take a look at:1/ Opening Lines2/ Closing Lines3/ Dear Sir and Yours FaithfullyOpening lines Why do we need an opening line in a business letter or formal email?- to make reference to previous correspondenc... More About: Business
Discover the secret of your name
2007-10-07 07:57:00 Discover the secret of your name: Everybody has got a name. I would like to tell you what secret your name is. Let's start with my name: LUCASL = Love is something I deeply believe in.U = I feel like I have to equal up to people's standards.C = I definitely have a partier side in mine, an advice for me is that don't be shy to show it.A = I can be very quiet when I have something on my mind.S = I am very broad-minded.Now, try yourself with your name or your friend name. Use the index below:A = You can be very quiet when you have something on your mind.B = You are always cautious when it comes to meeting newpeople.C = You definitely have a partier side in you, don't be shy to show it.D = You have trouble trusting people.E = You are a very exciting person.F = Everyone loves you.G = You have excellent ways of viewing people.H = You are not judgmental.I = You are always smiling and making others smile.J = JealouslyK = You like to try new things.L = Love is something you deeply belie... More About: Fun , Reading , The Secret , Vocabulary , Secret
Words of Life
2007-10-05 18:03:00 - With money you can buy a house but not a home...- With money you can buy a clock but not time.- With money you can buy a bed but not sleep.- With money you can buy a book but not knowledge.- With money you can buy a doctor but not a good health.- With money you can buy a position but not respect.- With money you can buy blood but not life.- With money you can buy sex but not love.- But without money you can not pay for living.Trust in God but lock your car.Never laugh at anyone's dream.Talk slowly but think quickly.When someone asks you a question that you don?t want to answer, smile and ask :? why do you want to know that??Remember that great love and great achivements involve great risk.Remember the 3 "RE"s : REspect for yourself , REspect for others and REsponsiblity for your actions.Nothing older than succeeds of yesterday.Hope the best thing but prepare to get any worst thing.Give somebody more than they hope and do it cheerfully.Don't believe all you hear, spend all you ha... More About: Life , Words , Idiom
Compound Nouns
2007-09-30 07:13:00 A compound noun is a noun that is made up of two or more words. Most compound nouns in English are formed by nouns modified by other nouns or adjectives.For example:The words tooth and paste are each nouns in their own right, but if you join them together they form a new word - toothpaste.The word black is an adjective and board is a noun, but if you join them together they form a new word - blackboard.In both these example the first word modifies or describes the second word, telling us what kind of object or person it is, or what its purpose is. And the second part identifies the object or person in question.Compound nouns can also be formed using the following combinations of words:Noun + Noun toothpaste, bedroom, water tank, motorcycle, printercartridge, policeman, boyfriend, post office, fruit juiceNoun + Verb haircut, rainfall, train-spotting, car parkNoun + Preposition hanger-on, passer-by, full moonAdjective + Noun bluebird, greenhouse, software, redheadVerb + Noun swimming ... More About: Writing , Vocabulary , Grammar
Mistakes in Using words
2007-09-29 20:53:00 T? hay b? dùng l?m:?Grand slam?, ?former?, ?pair?- ?Grand slam? ? theo T? ?i?n Macquarie:??o?t ch?c vô ??ch các môn th? thao nh? tennis, golf, vv, trong m?t s? gi?i l?n.?-Peter Longman, biên t?p viên chuyên m?c Th? Thao, Radio ABC, gi?i thích thêm:?M?t grand slam trong tennis là chi?n th?ng trong các gi?i tr?ng ??i trong cùng m?t n?m, ví d?: ?o?t ch?c vô ??ch gi?i Úc, Pháp, M? và Wimbledon (Anh) trong cùng m?t n?m. V?y gi?i Úc M? R?ng (Australian Open) là m?t ph?n c?a ?grand slam?. Thu?t ng? grand slam b?t ngu?n t? môn tennis.?V?y ta nên dùng ?grand slam? ?? mô t? nh?ng k? công th? thao x?ng ?áng mà thôi.- former: c?u, c?M?t ?former Prime Minister? là m?t ng??i không còn làm th? t??ng. B?n không ??t ?former? tr??c m?t danh hi?u hay ch?c v? c?a m?t ng??i n?u ng??i ?ó còn ???ng ch?c hay v?n gi? danh hi?u ?ó. M?t ?former? v?n ??ng viên huy ch??ng vàng là ng??i ?ã b? t??c b? t?m huy ch??ng ?ó. - pair: ?ôi, c?pNói ??n hai ng??i, ?pair? ???c coi là danh t? s? nhi?u. V?y: ?the pair WERE ar... More About: Writing , Words , Vocabulary , Speaking , Stakes
The Five-Paragraph Essay
2007-09-29 19:25:00 The five paragraph essay measures a student's basic writing skills,and is often a timed exercise.Use this Guide to help you practice and succeed at this form of writing.I. Getting started means getting organized:--A. Analyze the assignment, determine what is required: With a highlighter, note important words that define the topic. Then organize your plan.For example, you have been given this writing prompt:You have a present that was really memorable. It could have been given for an important occasion or just for no reason at all. Tell us about the present and why it was memorable. Include the reason it was given, a description of it, and how you felt when you got it.The objective is to write a narrative essay about a present you were givenThe subject is a memorable present. The three main subtopics are:1)---the reason it was given2)---a description of it3)---and how you felt when you got it--B. Outline your five paragraph essay; include these elements: 1/ Introductory Paragraph---... More About: Writing , Essay
Using transitional words and phrases
2007-09-29 17:10:00 Using transitional words and phrases helps papers read more smoothly. They provide logical organization and understandability and improve the connections and transitions between thoughts.(Vi?c s? d?ng các t?/ng? chuy?n ti?p giúp cho các bài vi?t nghe trôi ch?y h?n. Chúng t?o nên s? tr?t t?, kh? n?ng hi?u ngh?a và t?n d?ng t?t các k?t n?i và s? chuy?n ti?p các ý t??ng)A coherent paper allows the reader to flow from the first supporting point to the last. (M?t bài vi?t m?ch l?c cho phép ng??i khác ??c trôi ch?y t? ??u ??n cu?i)Tran sitions indicate relations, whether within a sentence, paragraph, or paper. This list illustrates "relationships" between ideas, followed by words and phrases that can connect them. (S? chuy?n ý cho th?y nh?ng m?i t??ng quan trong câu v?n, ?o?n v?n, ho?c bài vi?t. D??i ?ây là minh h?a "s? t??ng quan" gi?a các ý t??ng, theo sau là các t? và c?m t? mà nó có th? liên k?t:)Addition: also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewi... More About: Writing , Words , Phrases , Transit
Mondegreens
2007-09-29 04:35:00 Mondegreens are in a sense the opposite of malapropisms(t? dùng sai ngh?a m?t cách bu?n c??i); they result from something being misheard rather than missaid. Here's a few misheard phrases and song lyrics (the first three are well-known examples):"Excuse me while I kiss this guy." "Excuse me while I kiss the sky." Purple Haze, Jimi Hendrix "There's a bathroom on the right.""There's a bad moon on the rise." Bad Moon Rising, Creedence Clearwater"The girl with colitis goes by.""The girl with kaleidoscope eyes." Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, The Beatles"Crimean River.""Cry Me a River." Cry Me a River, Julie London"Bring me an iron lung.""Bring me a higher love." Higher Love, Steve Winwood"Mama don't take my clothes 'n' throw 'em away.""Mama don't take my Kodachrome away." Kodachrome, Paul Simon"You make the best homemade stew around.""You make the best of what's still around." When The World Is Running Down, The Police"Very close veins.""Varicose veins.""Paper View TV.""Pay-per... More About: Speaking , Listening
Listening Resources 2 (good links)
2007-09-25 10:49:00 Audio from Speak, Read, Write - Free mp3s of idioms, stories, articles, and more.English Listening lounge - Listen to authentic EnglishESL Podcards - Free listening materials for teachers and studentsESL pronunciation website - Dictations, minimal pair listening discrimination...Everyday English - Features audio, video and animated lessonettes for those tricky, idiomatic parts of the English language.eViews - Listening exercises for advanced English students.Global English Salon - All English, All The Time! Listen to English online. It's Free!How to Hear English Everywhere - This page will show you why it is important to hear as much English as possible. And how to hear English everywhere in the world.Learn English - Pronunciation Please - a new short story, poem or joke to listen to every month.Linking in English Pronunciation - The rules for linking words when we say a phrase or sentence in English.Listen to the Weather Report - Listen to a typical weather report. With quiz to ch... More About: Resources , Links , Good
Viet - Eng Idioms
More articles from this author:2007-09-25 09:18:00 Xa m?t cách lòng: Long absent, soon forgotten; Out of sight, out of mind Quá gi?n m?t khôn: Anger and hate hinder good counsel; When a man grows angry, his reason rides off Con nhà tông không gi?ng lông c?ng gi?ng cánh: An apple never falls far from the tree Con sâu làm r?u n?i canh: The rotten apple harms its neighbors Tiên h? th? vi c??ng: Attack is the best form of defense Nhà làm s?ng ch?t tr?n không áo: The shoemaker's children always go barefoot Thùng r?ng kêu to: Empty barrels make the most noise Bán anh em xa mua láng gi?ng g?n: Better a neighbor near than a brother far off Thà làm bé ông l?n còn h?n làm l?n ông bé: Better to be an old man's darling than a young man's slave Nh?t ti?n sát song ?iêu: To kill two birds with a stone Kinh cung chi ?i?u: Once bitten, twice shy; A burned child dreads fire; A scalded cat fears hot water Ch?i dao có ngày ??t tay: If you play with fire you get burned Trong x? mù k? ch?t làm vua: In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king... More About: Reading , Vocabulary , Idioms , Viet , Idiom 1, 2 |
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