Introduction
Welcome to Fun English Lessons ~ Quotes & Quirks No.8.
Word of the Day
Today's Idiom
Collocation Corner
Phrasal Verb Freak-Out
Inspirational Quote
Voice Recording of the above
I hope you find it useful. Sometimes I work to a theme. Sometimes the words and expressions I choose are totally random. In any case I hope you find your Quotes & Quirks interesting and useful. Remember, you find them everywhere and nobody knows them all, even native speakers. Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of English - and enjoy.
Please leave your comments or questions below - I always love to hear from you. And tell your friends: the more the merrier!
Introduction
Welcome to Fun English Lessons ~ Quotes & Quirks No.7. It comes out about twice a week and consists of:
Word of the Day
Today's Idiom
Collocation Corner
Phrasal Verb Freak-Out
Inspirational Quote
Voice Recording of the above
I hope you find it useful. Sometimes I work to a theme. Sometimes the words and expressions I choose are totally random. In any case I hope you find your Quotes & Quirks interesting and useful. Remember, you find them everywhere and nobody knows them all, even native speakers. Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of English - and enjoy.
Please leave your comments or questions below - I always love to hear from you. And tell your friends: the more the merrier!
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Introduction
Welcome to Fun English Lessons ~ Quotes & Quirks No.6. It comes out about twice a week and consists of:
Word of the Day
Today's Idiom
Collocation Corner
Phrasal Verb Freak-Out
Inspirational Quote
Voice Recording of the above
I hope you find it useful. From this week I'm adding a collocation - words which commonly go together - and a phrasal verb to your Quotes & Quirks. Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of English - and enjoy.
Please leave your comments or questions below - I always love to hear from you. And tell your friends: the more the merrier!
(verb) To make a serious promise to do something. "Romney vows to rescue US economy."
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Today's Idiom
"to hold your ground"
Refuse to change your opinion or actions, even under pressure. "Obama is determined to hold his ground, despite attacks on his policies from the Republicans."
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Collocation Corner
"gather strength"
To prepare yourself for a big effort to come. "We need to gather our strength for the fight ahead."
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Phrasal Verb Freak Out
"bring in"
To introduce or initiate a change. "We will bring in new legislation if we are elected."
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Inspirational Quote
"Here's a two-step formula for handling stress. Step 1: Don't sweat the small stuff. Step 2: Remember, it's all small stuff.