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2021-12-07 11:35:17 BEGINNERS NATIVE SPEAKERS

I’m listening to you I’m all ears
I’m want to sleep I’m gonna crash out
He’s annoyed He’s pissed off
I don’t understand you I don’t get it
Don’t be stupid Don’t be a jerk
I’m very hungry I’m starving
I’ll pay the bill It’s on me
He’s my best friend He’s my bestie
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2021-12-06 15:51:00 Disastrous asteroid impact

That’s how our future can look like. Should we determine that we all gonna die? Of course, Bruce Willis and that Russian guy can save us all. Watch Armageddon movie if you didn’t get how.

But in real life astronomers spot asteroids too late. Of course, humanity hopes to avoid a surprise like the dinosaurs got 65 million years ago, when a 6-mile-wide asteroid crashed into the Earth. But in recent years, scientists have missed plenty of large, dangerous objects that came close.

Do you believe that the asteroid impact will destroy life on the Earth some day? Open / Comment

2021-12-06 10:17:34 MADE OF or MADE FROM

MADE OF
to talk about the basic materials, qualities of an object
If the material out of which the substance is created has not undergone a change in the process of making the material, then ‘made of ‘can be used.

This bottle is made of glass.
His coat is made of leather.

MADE FROM
if the original material undergoes a significant change
We use ‘made from’ when we are talking about how something has been manufactured.

Paper is made from trees.
Plastic is made from oil.
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2021-12-03 14:30:44 Look at these eyes, face and gestures!

This is the most realistic humanoid robot ever. It was named Ameca.

Ameca's smooth transitions between various emotions as well as near-perfect human-looking face explains why Engineered Arts describes it as 'the world's most advanced human shaped robot'.

Are you scared as we are? Do you believe that robots will conquer the planet soon? Open / Comment

2021-12-03 10:46:13 *tons Open / Comment

2021-12-02 10:10:40 WAYS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT COLD WEATHER

IT’S COLD AS ICE
to say you’re feeling cold. You can also say “I’m cold”, obviously, or “It’s biting cold!”, meaning that it’s really cold.

IT’S NIPPY/CHILLY
“uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold”. Not an extreme, but not comfortable either.

THERE’S A NIP IN THE AIR
This is the same as “biting cold”, meaning “very cold”.

IT’S CRISP
cool, fresh, and invigorating, so it’s a pleasant temperature.

IT’S BRASS MONKEY WEATHER
“extremely cold”.

IT’S FREEZING
if it’s freezing cold, you’d better take some care of yourself, or else you’ll catch your death of cold and end up in bed!

IT’S FROSTY
the “frost” is the icy layer you can find on outdoor surfaces during a cold winter morning. So you can say “it’s frosty” to mean “it’s pretty damn cold”.

IT’S ARCTIC OUTSIDE
IT’S LIKE THE DEAD END OF WINTER
When we say “the dead of winter”, we’re referring to the coldest part of winter, which, needless to say, is usually horribly cold!

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2021-12-01 17:04:56 Open / Comment

2021-11-30 11:11:33 9 WAYS TO SAY THAT SOMETHING IS FREE

COMPLIMENTARY
The best part about staying at a five-star hotel is all the complimentary services.

FREE OF CHARGE
Students may visit the art gallery free of charge on weekdays.

AT NO COST
Almost all public schools provide transportation at no cost.

FOR NOTHING
I can’t believe you gave away that sofa for nothing.

ON THE HOUSE
a bar, restaurant, or other establishment is offering something for free (usually food or drinks).
Bill is going to lose his job if he keeps giving his friends drinks on the house.

COURTESY
something (often transportation) that is provided for free to existing customers.
Some collocations with courtesy include courtesy car, courtesy shuttle, and courtesy vehicle.

PERK
(a) something extra that someone receives in addition to regular pay for doing a job, or (b) a good thing that you have or get because of your situation.
The salary isn’t great, but the perks are phenomenal.

FREEBIE
things companies give away for free, normally as a way of gaining support or attracting customers.
When I worked in purchasing, my vendors would often send me freebies in the mail.

HANDOUT
something (such as food or money) given to people in need. This term is often used disapprovingly.
His family is very proud. They won’t accept handouts from anyone.
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2021-11-29 17:00:52 OMG! How could they land the plane?

Pilot lands 394-ton A380 sideways as Storm Dennis rages.

An Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger plane, was forced to make a spectacular “crab” landing at the weekend amid fiercely strong winds at London’s Heathrow Airport.

The name is derived from the manner in which crabs move sideways across the beach. In similar fashion, the Etihad Airways jet approached the runway at an angle to cope with strong crosswinds. Open / Comment

2021-11-29 10:22:03 10 Common Brand Names You've Been Mispronouncing

IKEA
eye-key-ah
ee-kay-uh

PORSCHE
porsh
por-shuh

HUAWEI
hu-ah-wei
wah-wei

MOSCHINO
mo-shee-no
mos-key-no

HERMES
her-mees
air-mez

SEGA
see-guh
say-gah

GIVENCHY
gih-ven-chee
zhee-vahn-shee

UNIQLO
you-nee-klo
yu-ni-ku-ro

NIKE
Nigh-k
Nigh-kee

ADOBE
Ah-dohb
Ah-doh-bee
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