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Cockney Rhyming Slang- London’s Famous Secret Language

Cockney Rhyming Slang- London’s Famous Secret Language

Can you Adam and Eve it? Cockney Rhyming slang is without doubt an example of beautiful, creative and hilarious expressions of the English language. Both poetic and utterly strange, Cockney sees a combination of odd phrases used to replace simple every day words. Used since the mid-19th century by hard working class in the East End of London – the Cockneys, after which it is named — it is a treasure to behold. WHAT IS IT? Cockney Rhyming is a form of slang, almost like a code, that is commonly spoken in one area of East London. It involves saying a word, that means another completely dofferent thing just because […]

A funny way to teach Present Continuous with Mr. Bean videos

A funny way to teach Present Continuous with Mr. Bean videos

My students always enjoy this activity, because Mr. Bean is hilarious. I allow them to focus on fluency (not accuracy) and do their best. It’s a fun communicative way to end a grammar lesson on the present continuous/present progressive. Use 1. We use the present continuous when are talking about something happening now, at the same time as we are speaking. 2. We don’t use the present continuous with these verbs: Understand 2a. I don’t understand: correct 2b. I am not understanding: wrong Want 2a. He doesn’t want tea: correct 2b. He is not wanting tea: wrong Like 2a. We like this music: correct 2b. We are liking this music: […]

Ways to say you are studying or working overnight

泊まり込みで勉強または仕事をしていると言う方法

今や世界の多くの都市には、私たちのクレイジーなスケジュールに対応する24時間営業のスポットがある。洗濯をしたり、深夜に散髪やピザを買いに行ったり、スターバックスでコーヒーを飲んだり、ジムに行ったり。夜更かしをする人、今夜は泊まりがけで仕事をする人、そんなあなたのためにいくつかの表現を紹介しよう：墓場シフトで働いています。夜中まで働いている。夜中まで働いている。徹夜しなければならない。

Phrasal verbs with multiple meanings

Phrasal verbs with multiple meanings

Phrasal verbs can be confusing because often there’s more than one meaning. Examples: GIVE AWAY 1. Reveal a secret. It was supposed to be a surprise party but I gave it away by leaving the guest list on the kitchen table. 2. Give something for free. Justina gave away her old furniture to her sister. BRING UP 1. Raise a child. Serhii was born in Belarus but brought up in Russia. 2. Start a topic of conversation. Alicia brought up the subject of marriage again but Giang didn’t want to talk about it. PHRASAL VERBS WITH MULTIPLE MEANINGS QUIZ ANSWER: Eugene didn’t need her old clothes any longer, so she […]

A Tricky Verb ‘TO BE’ and Its Usage

A Tricky Verb ‘TO BE’ and Its Usage

The verb ‘to be’ is one of the most common verbs in the English language. It has many different forms in different tenses. Read the text and watch a video showing how some students struggle with using this verb in sentences:) It’s not as easy as it may seem to be.   The verb ‘to be’ in passive sentences The verb ‘to be’ is used together with the third form of the verb (Past Participle form) in passive sentences. For example: ACTIVE: I eat an apple. PASSIVE: The apple is eaten. More examples: People buy cars. –> Cars are bought. ( Present Simple ) Someone turned on the light. –> […]

English proverbs in songs – ”When in Rome”

歌の中の英語のことわざ - "When in Rome"

ローマに行ったことがありますか？この表現を聞いたことがありますか？今日は、この表現についての全てを学びましょう。意味は基本的に、相手に適切な振る舞いを勧めたいときにこの表現を使います。基本的には、相手に適切な振る舞いを勧めたいときにこの表現を使います。）例「職場ではみんなカジュアルな服装をしている...私も以前はフォーマルな服装をしていたが、ローマでは郷に入っては郷に従え」：このことわざの由来は？この表現は、西暦390年の聖アウグスティヌスの手紙にある。西暦390年の聖アウグスティヌスの手紙にある。

Common British superstitions – brush up on your knowledge of the First Conditional

英国でよくある迷信 - 第一条件法の知識を磨こう

あなたは迷信深いですか？13は不吉な数字だと思いますか？私たちの記事を読んで、イギリス人によくある迷信トップ10を知り、第一条件法を楽しく練習しましょう！迷信とは、「特に未知のものに関する不合理な信念」と定義することができる。580万人の英国人が迷信深いと認めている。 7は英国で最も幸運な数字であり、背番号7のシャツを着てプレーし、娘にミドルネームの7を与えたデビッド・ベッカムもその一人である。最大の迷信は「はしごの下を歩くのが怖い」 - 迷信深いイギリス人の6人に1人がはしごの下を歩くのを拒否 80万人以上がラッキーパンツを持っている THE TOP LUCKY [...]...

The whole guide to idioms of love

恋愛慣用句まるわかりガイド

恋の予感！誰かを愛していると表現するには様々な方法がある：片思いしているとか、好きな人がいるとか、あるいは熱愛中であるとか！以下の表現は、恋のさまざまな段階を表しています：恋に落ちるイディオム catch someone's eye = 誰かの目に留まる："It was the color of his jacket that caught my eye ." to fancy someone (British English) = 相手に魅力を感じること："学生時代、映画スターに片思いしていた。" to have a [...].

The Passive Voice In the News

The Passive Voice In the News

It is easy to understand the news once you already know the Passive Voice structure, as it always appears in the news headlines, articles, etc. From Wikipiedia, the free encyclopedia “The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States will mark the commencement of the four-year term of Donald Trump as President. A public ceremony will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The inauguration theme is “Uniquely American”, a phrase that highlights the inaugural ceremony as “a uniquely American expression of our Constitutional system.” The theme also stresses the peaceful transition of […]

Tricky uncountable nouns

Tricky uncountable nouns

Have you ever wondered whether you can count a particular noun or not? Count or not to count… that is a question! Nouns like news, information, advice, milk, furniture, luggage or hair are reallly tricky, so be careful when you make their plural forms! Countable nouns These are nouns you can count! They are for things we see as individual items and not part of a greater whole. They can be used with indefinite articles ( a, an=one) and have a plural form. A table– 2 tables, a chair – 4 chairs, a person -12 people, an apple- 10 apples Uncountable nouns These are nouns for things we don’t see […]