π Phrasal verbs with look.
Look is a very useful verb, which is quite simple by itself, but can be paired with many prepositions.
- to investigate.
The police have looked into the possible causes of the accident.
- to search for something (in a dictionary or Internet).
If you don't know the meaning of the word - look it up!
- to read quickly.
Could you please briefly look through my essay?
- to visit.
I think I'll look in on my parents on Sunday.
- to observe.
I just looked on as he made the barbecue.
- to turn around.
I looked away when the doctor gave me an injection.
- to recollect.
When I look back, I can see where we made a mistake.
- to respect smb.
I've always looked up to my dad.
- to be cautious.
Look out! The driver must be drunk!
- to foresee.
Look ahead and estimate the risks.
- to wait impationetly.
I'm really looking forward to visiting this concert!
- to search.
I've been looking for my hat for 3 days now.
- to care about smb.
I like to look after my sisters.
#phrasal_verbs #grammar
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Look is a very useful verb, which is quite simple by itself, but can be paired with many prepositions.
Look into
- to investigate.
The police have looked into the possible causes of the accident.
Look up
- to search for something (in a dictionary or Internet).
If you don't know the meaning of the word - look it up!
Look over/through
- to read quickly.
Could you please briefly look through my essay?
Look in on
- to visit.
I think I'll look in on my parents on Sunday.
Look on
- to observe.
I just looked on as he made the barbecue.
Look away
- to turn around.
I looked away when the doctor gave me an injection.
Look back
- to recollect.
When I look back, I can see where we made a mistake.
Look up to
- to respect smb.
I've always looked up to my dad.
Look out
- to be cautious.
Look out! The driver must be drunk!
Look ahead
- to foresee.
Look ahead and estimate the risks.
Look forward to
- to wait impationetly.
I'm really looking forward to visiting this concert!
Look for
- to search.
I've been looking for my hat for 3 days now.
Look after
- to care about smb.
I like to look after my sisters.
#phrasal_verbs #grammar
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π New Idiom
(TO) PUT UP WITH
to endure without complaint
π¬ I donβt know how Len puts up with his mean boss every day.
π¬ Oh well, at least I wonβt have to put up with your nonsense anymore!
Synonyms: to endure, to bear with, to live with, to tolerate, to roll with the punches.
#idiom
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(TO) PUT UP WITH
to endure without complaint
π¬ I donβt know how Len puts up with his mean boss every day.
π¬ Oh well, at least I wonβt have to put up with your nonsense anymore!
Synonyms: to endure, to bear with, to live with, to tolerate, to roll with the punches.
#idiom
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ππ» Want to kiss goodbye someone who annoys you? Check these options:
- Bye, Felicia
- Adieu
- Show's over
...
Find our more in the article below β¬οΈ
http://telegra.ph/The-Best-Worst-Ways-to-Say-Goodbye-04-16
#reading
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- Bye, Felicia
- Adieu
- Show's over
...
Find our more in the article below β¬οΈ
http://telegra.ph/The-Best-Worst-Ways-to-Say-Goodbye-04-16
#reading
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Telegraph
The Best (Worst) Ways to Say Goodbye
1. Bye, Felicia This internet-famous farewell comes from the 1995 film Friday. In the scene, the two main characters flippantly dismiss another character, named Felisha, whom they consider irritating and unimportant. Itβs shorthand for βYouβre not worth theβ¦
ββπ Today me and my team have been awarded the 3rd place at the national business case championship. This is a contest with 3 stages where teams are given 3 different real business problems and need to solve them in the best way possible.
We took the 3rd place out of 750 teams ππ
3 weeks of work, lots of business insights and new connections with cool people.
This is just a reminder that everything is achievable. Set goals, work hard and you will conquer the world πͺ
We took the 3rd place out of 750 teams ππ
3 weeks of work, lots of business insights and new connections with cool people.
This is just a reminder that everything is achievable. Set goals, work hard and you will conquer the world πͺ
ββπ One of my favourite books, that helped me a great deal when I was preparing for IELTS β "IELTS Trainer".
It is perfect for people who have not been familiar with the test structure before. It guides the reader accross all sections, comprehensively describing their main features.
Download it above πΌ
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Download it above πΌ
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π° Reading practice!
Today I have a very cool article for you with a podcast that I enjoyed listening in the morning while doing yoga. It is essential to work on your listening skill alongside with reading, so I suggest you to pay some attention to this one, especially since it's about emoji π
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/person-lotus-position/
#reading
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Today I have a very cool article for you with a podcast that I enjoyed listening in the morning while doing yoga. It is essential to work on your listening skill alongside with reading, so I suggest you to pay some attention to this one, especially since it's about emoji π
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/person-lotus-position/
#reading
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99% Invisible
Person in Lotus Position
Tech analysts estimate that over six billion emojis are sent each day. Emojis, which started off as a collection of low-resolution pixelated images from Japan, have become a well-established and graphically sophisticated part of everyday global communication.β¦
ππ» There are verbs in English that require a special form after them - either an infinitive, or a gerund. This is the continuation of the post 1.
Let's look at the verbs, that require GERUND:
He completed renovating the house.
She considered moving to New York.
He continued talking.
He delayed doing his taxes.
He denied committing the crime.
She despises waking up early.
We discussed working at the company.
She dislikes working after 5 PM.
I don't mind helping you.
He encourages eating healthy foods.
We enjoy hiking.
#grammar
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Let's look at the verbs, that require GERUND:
Complete
He completed renovating the house.
Consider
She considered moving to New York.
Continue
He continued talking.
Delay
He delayed doing his taxes.
Deny
He denied committing the crime.
Despise
She despises waking up early.
Discuss
We discussed working at the company.
Dislike
She dislikes working after 5 PM.
Don't mind
I don't mind helping you.
Encourage
He encourages eating healthy foods.
Enjoy
We enjoy hiking.
#grammar
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π New Idiom
TO FILL SMB IN ON SMTH
(informal) to inform somebody or tell someone about something.
π¬ Can you fill me in on what's going on around here?
π¬ I thought he will fill me in on the situation, but I was left unaware.
#idiom
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TO FILL SMB IN ON SMTH
(informal) to inform somebody or tell someone about something.
π¬ Can you fill me in on what's going on around here?
π¬ I thought he will fill me in on the situation, but I was left unaware.
#idiom
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πΊ Video lesson "Dark Side of Media"
Do you know how disinformation, misinformation and propaganda are connected? Prepare to learn more on media and critical thinking in the modern world.
WHILE WATCHING: turn on subtitles, pause and write down new words with translations each time you hear them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR7j11Wpjiw
Do you know how disinformation, misinformation and propaganda are connected? Prepare to learn more on media and critical thinking in the modern world.
WHILE WATCHING: turn on subtitles, pause and write down new words with translations each time you hear them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR7j11Wpjiw
YouTube
The Dark(er) Side of Media: Crash Course Media Literacy #10
Propaganda! Misinformation! Disinformation! Today weβre talking about the dark β or, shall we say, darkER β side of media. Understanding these media bogeymen is essential to being a more media literate citizen.
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Resources:
The Persistent Mystery: Howβ¦
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Resources:
The Persistent Mystery: Howβ¦
π MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON IELTS (Reading section)
These are the questions that require choosing the right one from several options.
MCQs test your ability to understand the main ideas contained in a text and then look for specific information.
You will need to quickly identify the main idea in order to locate the correct section of the text.
When you do this it will seem like two or three of the options could be the correct answer and you, therefore, must read in much more detail to find the specific information that gives you the correct answer.
STRATEGY FOR MCQ:
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. Skim the text to get the general meaning.
3. Underline any keywords in the question and think about any synonyms that might appear in the text.
4. Read the choices and underline any keywords. Think about the difference in meaning between the different choices.
5. Predict the correct answer.
6. Read the text and using keywords and synonyms locate the part containing the answers.
7. Read that part of the text very carefully, thinking about the difference in meanings.
8. Think about not only which options are correct but how the other options are wrong.
9. Go back and read the question again and mark your final choice.
Don't hesitate to make changes in this strategy as long as it takes you to the correct answer!
#IELTS
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These are the questions that require choosing the right one from several options.
MCQs test your ability to understand the main ideas contained in a text and then look for specific information.
You will need to quickly identify the main idea in order to locate the correct section of the text.
When you do this it will seem like two or three of the options could be the correct answer and you, therefore, must read in much more detail to find the specific information that gives you the correct answer.
STRATEGY FOR MCQ:
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. Skim the text to get the general meaning.
3. Underline any keywords in the question and think about any synonyms that might appear in the text.
4. Read the choices and underline any keywords. Think about the difference in meaning between the different choices.
5. Predict the correct answer.
6. Read the text and using keywords and synonyms locate the part containing the answers.
7. Read that part of the text very carefully, thinking about the difference in meanings.
8. Think about not only which options are correct but how the other options are wrong.
9. Go back and read the question again and mark your final choice.
Don't hesitate to make changes in this strategy as long as it takes you to the correct answer!
#IELTS
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π Synonyms for NICE
When your speech/essay is too saturated with this word, try using instead:
- amiable
- agreeable
- fair
- superior
- lovely
- approved
- attractive
- charming
- delightful
- favourable
- helpful
- pleasant
- fine
#synonyms
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When your speech/essay is too saturated with this word, try using instead:
- amiable
- agreeable
- fair
- superior
- lovely
- approved
- attractive
- charming
- delightful
- favourable
- helpful
- pleasant
- fine
#synonyms
@worldspeaksenglish
πͺ When to use COMMAS?
I often get confused when to use a comma, because the rules are different in English and Russian π€·π»ββοΈ But here is a brief guide for you.
1. Commas are for lists. The final two items in the list are usually separated by "and" or "or", which also should be preceded by a comma.
2. The same works with a series of independent clauses (sentences).
3. Use a comma to enclose non-defining relative clauses and other non-essential details and comments (that might be omitted).
4. Tag questions are always separated by a comma.
5. Interjections or "added words" enhance the speech and are separated as well.
6. Particular phrases (answer the question "While doing what?").
#grammar
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I often get confused when to use a comma, because the rules are different in English and Russian π€·π»ββοΈ But here is a brief guide for you.
1. Commas are for lists. The final two items in the list are usually separated by "and" or "or", which also should be preceded by a comma.
I love eating avocado, smoothie, nuts, and berries for breakfast.
2. The same works with a series of independent clauses (sentences).
After I met Harry, we went for a swim together, and afterwards Harry went home.
3. Use a comma to enclose non-defining relative clauses and other non-essential details and comments (that might be omitted).
Cats, unlike dogs, do not respect their masters.
4. Tag questions are always separated by a comma.
She lives in Paris, doesn't she?
5. Interjections or "added words" enhance the speech and are separated as well.
Wait, I didn't mean to scare you.
6. Particular phrases (answer the question "While doing what?").
Hearing that her father was in hospital, Jane left work immediately.
#grammar
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If you are not subsctibed to my mailing list but want to do it β use this link https://bit.ly/2I1fxv5
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π£ Speaking time!
Grab your friend and try to tackle this IELTS speaking cue card.
Describe an accident you saw
You should say:
β Where the accident occurred
β Where you were then
β How the accident affected you
β Give detailed information about the accident.
If you don't have an English-speaking friend around, record yourself and post to our group (@worldchatgroup) to practice with other members. Together we can achieve more!
#speaking
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Grab your friend and try to tackle this IELTS speaking cue card.
Describe an accident you saw
You should say:
β Where the accident occurred
β Where you were then
β How the accident affected you
β Give detailed information about the accident.
If you don't have an English-speaking friend around, record yourself and post to our group (@worldchatgroup) to practice with other members. Together we can achieve more!
#speaking
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π‘ Synonyms of ANGRY:
- annoyed
- bitter
- enraged
- exasperated
- furious
- impassioned
- indignant
- resentful
- sullen
- antagonized
- displeased
- exacerbated
- ferocious
- fierce
- hateful
- ill-tempered
- inflamed
- infuriated
- ireful
- maddened
- provoked
- raging
- irritated
#synonyms
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- annoyed
- bitter
- enraged
- exasperated
- furious
- impassioned
- indignant
- resentful
- sullen
- antagonized
- displeased
- exacerbated
- ferocious
- fierce
- hateful
- ill-tempered
- inflamed
- infuriated
- ireful
- maddened
- provoked
- raging
- irritated
#synonyms
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