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You Can’t Make An Omelette Without Breaking A Few Eggs

November 25, 2016 / / 4 Comments

You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. 

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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illustrious

November 25, 2016 / / 6 Comments

Write a sentence using the word illustrious in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

It’s also important to practice the pronunciation of a new word. I’ve created a pronunciation loop so you can listen and repeat.

illustrious /ɪˈlʌs tri əs/

adjective

  1. highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
  2. glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements.
  3. Obsolete. luminous; bright.

Origin of illustrious

Latin 1560-1570

Source: Dictionary.com

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Haste Makes Waste

November 24, 2016 / / 6 Comments

Haste makes waste. 

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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obsequious

November 24, 2016 / / 6 Comments

Write a sentence using the word obsequious in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

It’s also important to practice the pronunciation of a new word. I’ve created a pronunciation loop so you can listen and repeat.

obsequious /əbˈsi kwi əs/

adjective

  1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow. 
  2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants. 

  3. obedient; dutiful

Origin of obsequious

Late Middle English 1375-1425

Related forms: obsequiously, adverb; obsequiousness, noun

Synonyms

  1. sycophantic, flattering.
  2. cringing, submissive.
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occidental

November 23, 2016 / / 8 Comments

Write a sentence using the word occidental in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

It’s also important to practice the pronunciation of a new word. I’ve created a pronunciation loop so you can listen and repeat.

occidental /ˌɒk sɪˈdɛn tl/

adjective

  1. (usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Occident or its natives and inhabitants.
  2. western.

noun

  1. (usually initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of the Occident.

Origin of occidental

Middle English 1350-1400

Related forms: occidentally, adverb; occidentality, noun

Source: Dictionary.com

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If You’re Not Part Of The Solution, You’re Part Of The Problem

November 23, 2016 / / 2 Comments

If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

November 22, 2016 / / 4 Comments

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. 

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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indignant

November 22, 2016 / / 6 Comments

Write a sentence using the word indignant in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

It’s also important to practice the pronunciation of a new word. I’ve created a pronunciation loop so you can listen and repeat.

indignant /ɪnˈdɪg nənt/

adjective

  1. feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.  

Origin of indignant

Latin 1580-1590

Related forms: indignantly, adverb

Source: Dictionary.com

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Video | V Sound

November 22, 2016 / / 0 Comments

I’ve noticed many of my students mispronounce words with the V consonant sound. This sound is formed by lightly pressing your front teeth on your lower lip. When you make the V sound correctly, you should feel a vibration in your lower lip.

Let’s practice some words that students struggle with. For best results, practice speaking these words aloud with me.

village

venture

voice

volume

vacation

avoid

volcano

video

You can instantly improve your English and sound more like a native speaker by practicing and speaking the V sound correctly.

When you master American English pronunciation, you can speak with confidence knowing that your pronunciation is accurate and listeners will understand you.

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Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining

November 21, 2016 / / 4 Comments

Every cloud has a silver lining. 

Without googling or checking reference resources, what do you think this proverb means?

By guessing you are priming your brain for learning, which will help you remember the meaning more easily. It doesn’t matter if your guess is wrong, the key is to exercise your brain by guessing.

Write your guess in the comments below. After you post your guess, go ahead and look it up.

That’s right, I want you to find the answer. Because remember, my job as your teacher is to guide you to the answer. If I just gave you the answer without asking you to do the work, I’d be robbing you of your learning opportunity. No pain, no gain!

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