News Exercise #254
I have featured the music of UK singers Chas & Dave twice in this blog, in 2015 and 2017. You can see the posts here. I’m sad to hear of the passing of the pianist and singer, Chas Hodges. 1. …
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Newspaper typo
Even native English speakers make funny English sometimes… here is an example of typing errors going unnoticed until it’s too late!
Flatmates Episode 189
Information about The Flatmates:Flatmates Introduction This is Episode 189 of BBC’s audio soap opera “The Flatmates”. 1. What expression used means “What do you want?” 2. What expression used means “It’s your decision.”? Feel free to type your answers below …
New Exercise #253
1. According to the reporter from around 2:00, what were the indirect causes of death related to the hurricane? 2. Who has Trump disrespected, and how has he disrespected them, according to the report from around 3:50? 3. According to …
Flatmates Episode 188
Information about The Flatmates:Flatmates Introduction This is Episode 188 of BBC’s audio soap opera “The Flatmates”. 1. What expression used means “need”? 2. What expression used means “unsuccessful”? 3. What expression means “working hard”? Feel free to type your answers …
Interesting words: “Ps and Qs”
There is an expression: “Mind your Ps and Qs!” said angrily by someone when they feel the other person has not been polite or respectful. The ‘P’ refers to ‘please’ and the ‘Q’ refers to ‘thank you’. Why ‘Q’? Well, …
News Exercise #252
1. What is contained in a cigarette butt? 2. what is the process of recycling the filter? 3. After the butt collector became disheartened by the high number of butts he found, what did he realise? Answers: 1. What is …