Where will English take you?

Author: Amy Estrada (Page 11 of 28)

You Can’t Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

 

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

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

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The Proof Is In The Pudding

The proof is in the pudding. 

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Video | IH & EH Sound Pairs

Hi! Today I want to talk about the sound pairs of IH & EH in American English.

Certain word pairs can be tricky to pronounce correctly. Many students confuse the pronunciation of these words. So I want to spend some time practicing with you today.

Let’s consider some examples.

The words miss and mess. The word miss has the IH sound. The word mess has the EH sound.

Let’s look at a few more pairs. Say them aloud with me. Record yourself practicing and compare your pronunciation with mine.

miss / mess

bit / bet

pit / pet

till / tell

will / well

sit / set

bliss / bless

quill / quell

You can instantly improve your English and sound more like a native speaker by practicing and speaking these word pairs correctly.

When you master American English pronunciation, you can speak confidently and accurately, and listeners will understand you.

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You Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

You can’t have your cake and eat it too.

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.

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tenacious

Write a sentence using the word tenacious 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.

tenacious /təˈneɪ ʃəs/

adjective
  1. holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold(often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits. 
  2. highly retentive: a tenacious memory. 
  3. pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate. 
  4. adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous. 
  5. holding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough.

Origin of tenacious

1600-1610

Source: Dictionary.com

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You Reap What You Sow

You reap what you sow. 

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yule

Write a sentence using the word yule 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.

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yule /yul/

noun
  1. Christmas, or the Christmas season.

Origin of yule

Middle English / Old English 900

Source: Dictionary.com

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Seeing Is Believing

Seeing is believing. 

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

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mercurial

Write a sentence using the word mercurial 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.

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mercurial /mərˈkyʊər i əl/

adjective
  1. changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic: a mercurial nature. 
  2. animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.
  3. pertaining to, containing, or caused by the metal mercury. 
  4. (initial capital letterof or relating to the god Mercury.
  5. (initial capital letterof or relating to the planet Mercury.
noun

  1. Pharmacology. a preparation of mercury used as a drug.

Origin of mercurial

Middle English / Latin 1350-1400

Source: Dictionary.com

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Two’s Company, Three’s A Crowd

Two’s company, three’s a crowd. 

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

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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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