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10 Jul 2023 21:34

#vocabulary

❇️ refeain

/rɪˈfreɪn/

verb/noun

🟣 Definition:
(verb)
To avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something.

🔻Examples:

We refrained from talking until we knew that it was safe.

The sign on the wall said "Please refrain from smoking."


🔶 Synonym: abstain

#synonyms
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08 Jul 2023 21:55

#proverb

🟩 A bad workman blames his tools.
 
Ⓜ️eaning: Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill.

#saying
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08 Jul 2023 21:55

#proverb

🟩 An idle brain is the devil's workshop.
 
Ⓜ️eaning: When you work you avoid temptation.

#saying
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07 Jul 2023 11:04

#phrasal_verb

5 Phrasal Verbs with 'Ask'

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06 Jul 2023 22:35

#Merriam_Webster's Word of the Day:
July 6, 2023

dog days

#vocabulary
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04 Jul 2023 21:45

#idiom

🟨 Throw a fit

Ⓜ️eaning: to become very angry.

⭐️ Examples:

Tom's mother threw a fit when she saw a mess that he'd made in his 
bedroom.

John threw a fit when he heard his car was stolen.

#speaking #IELTS #TOEFL
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Progressive English Skills

04 Jul 2023 21:39

#idiom

🟨 shake in one's shoes

Ⓜ️eaning: to be afraid of something.

⭐️ Examples:

When he was face-to-face with the police, he was shaking in his shoes.

The old woman was shaking in her shoes for the first time of flying.

#speaking #IELTS #TOEFL
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02 Jul 2023 21:39

#vocabulary

❇️ ludicrous

 /ˈlu·dɪ·krəs/

- adjective

🟢 Definition:
Ridiculous or foolish; unreasonable or unsuitable.


🔻Examples:

He looked ludicrous in that suit!

It's ludicrous that I've been fined.

Some stories that initially seemed ludicrous turned out to be true.


🔷 Synonyms:

🔹 grotesque
🔹 absurd

#synonyms
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30 Jun 2023 10:31

#conversation

Formal versus Informal Phrases

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29 Jun 2023 08:19

#phrasal_verb

🟪 fend for

fend for yourself

🔸 to take care of yourself without help from other people:

She should be old enough to fend for herself by now.

Towards the end of his life he could no longer fend for himself; and his neighbours used to come in to make his meals for him.

✴️ SIMILAR TO: look after yourself

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Progressive English Skills

24 Jun 2023 21:37

#vocabulary

❇️ debase

 /dɪˈbeɪs/

verb

🟣 Definition:

▪️to reduce in quality or value; adulterate:

They debased the value of the dollar.

Some argue that money has debased football.


▪️to lower in rank, dignity, or significance:

He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor.


@progressiveenglish

Progressive English Skills

22 Jun 2023 21:48

#note

📝 Seven tips to help you remember new words:


1⃣ Look it up

If you come across a word you don't know, try to find out what it means.
Look up the meaning in a dictionary or ask someone for help to understand it.
Write down the meaning in English and in your own language.


2⃣ Use it

It's easy to remember a new word for a few minutes – but how can you remember it after a day, or a week?
The trick is to use it. Use it in a sentence. Try to make a creative, memorable sentence, something you can picture and that will stay in your mind.
Write down three creative sentences using the new word, then read them out loud. If it helps, you can even draw a picture to help remember the meaning of your sentence.
Can you tell a story using different forms of the word? It's very hard to remember a list of words – but it's easy to remember a story.


3⃣ Try out phrases and different forms

Sometimes it can be easier to learn a phrase than learn each word individually.
So if you're learning the word 'focus' you could write down the meanings of 'focus on' and 'out of focus'. What does it mean to 'focus your mind on something' or 'focus your attention on something'. What does it mean if you 'lose your focus'?
Now that you have the bigger picture, it's easier to understand the full meaning of the word.
Don't forget to try using it in different tenses as well.


4⃣ Talk about it

We often remember things better when we learn 'actively'. That means instead of just listening, or just reading, you should be active in trying to speak, read, write and listen.
Now that you know what the word means and you've tried writing it down in different ways, tell a friend about the new word. Sometimes teaching someone else can help you remember, too.
If you're nervous about trying out a new word, practise at home first. You can even record yourself explaining the new word on your phone before you try telling someone else.


5⃣ Use games and technology

Many people find playing games is a good way to help build their understanding. You could write words on flashcards and test yourself or a friend to make a sentence with each word.
Or you can try describing the meaning of the word to your friend without showing them the card.
Or maybe try a role play? That's when you act out a scene, for example if you're trying to learn words related to shopping, you and a friend can take turns pretending to be the shop owner and a customer – how much is this?
Remember you can play these games with friends anywhere in the world: Use your phone to record your voice or make a video and send it to a friend.
Or record a conversation with a native speaker so you can listen to it later.


6⃣ Don’t give up

Don't try to do too much too quickly. It's very hard to remember a long list of words. Maybe it's better to learn one word a day, or a list of eight words a week. It all depends how much time you have to practise.
Be realistic about what you can do each day. You don't have to be perfect; remember that even native English speakers make mistakes.
Successful learners have clear goals, are motivated, and stick to their plan – so keep trying!


7⃣ Sleep

Did you know that if you sleep within a few hours of learning something new you'll be better at remembering what you've learned?
So that's a great reason to practise new words before bed time. Let your brain do the work while you sleep!
But don't forget to review your new words and phrases in the morning too.


@progressiveenglish

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20 Jun 2023 21:42

#preposition

📙 On/in with months and dates


❌ My birthday is on July!

✅ My birthday is in July!

👉 Note: For months we should use in and for days and dates in English language you always use preposition on: It’s my birthday on June 2nd.

🍃 However, if you are talking not about the specific date, but for example want to highlight the month when your birthday is, it will be correct to use the preposition in.

#common_mistakes
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Progressive English Skills

08 Jul 2023 21:55

#proverb

🟩 A bird in hand is worth two in a bush.
 
Ⓜ️eaning: It's better to keep what you have than to risk losing it by searching for something better.

#saying
@progressiveenglish

Progressive English Skills

08 Jul 2023 21:55

#proverb

🟩 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
 
Ⓜ️eaning: It is easier to prevent something from happening than to repair the damage or cure the disease later.

#saying
@progressiveenglish

Progressive English Skills

08 Jul 2023 21:55

#proverb

🟩 All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
 
Ⓜ️eaning: Everybody needs a certain amount of relaxation. It is not good to work all the time.


#saying
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Progressive English Skills

06 Jul 2023 22:35

#Merriam_Webster's Word of the Day:

July 6, 2023

dog days

noun

/DAWG-DAYZ/


What It Means:

Dog days is a plural noun that refers to the hottest time of the year, which in the northern hemisphere is usually between early July and early September. Dog days can also refer to a period of stagnation or inactivity suggestive of hot, sultry weather when it can be difficult to summon the energy required for hard work.


Example:

The kids swim every afternoon during the dog days of summer.


DOG DAYS in Context:

“Streets with mature trees command higher home prices, temper the dog days of summer and draw more people outdoors for fresh air, walks and chats with neighbors.” — Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service, 9 May 2023


Did You Know?

Idle hands may be the devil’s workshop, but let’s be serious: when it’s stiflingly hot outside, who among us isn’t tempted to shirk work to go lie doggo in the shade somewhere? Such is the desire of many a creature—not just dogs (or lexicographers)—during the dog days of summer. If you’re curious how dogs got singled out in this expression, however, you might say it was in the stars. The dog in dog days is the Dog Star, aka Sirius, the star that represents the hound of the hunter Orion in the eponymous constellation. The star has long been associated with sultry weather in the northern hemisphere because it rises simultaneously with the sun during the hottest days of summer.

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Progressive English Skills

04 Jul 2023 21:45

#idiom

🟨 (like) two peas in a pod:

Ⓜ️eaning: very similar, especially in appearance.

⭐️ Examples:

Peter and his brother are like two peas in a pod.

The twins are like two peas in a pod.

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Progressive English Skills

04 Jul 2023 21:45

#idiom

🟨 Throw in the towel

Ⓜ️eaning: to quit; to give up.

⭐️ Examples:

You're almost finished! Don't throw in the towel!

Never throw in the towel.

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Progressive English Skills

03 Jul 2023 12:50

#grammar

Reported yes/no questions

📗 Use reported yes/no questions to tell what a speaker has asked without using the person's exact words. When using reported yes/no questions you often have to change pronouns and the tense of the verb.


🔵 Direct question: "Are you free for dinner?"

🟡 Reported question: He asked me if I was free for dinner.


🔵 Direct question: "Are you having a good day?"

🟡 Reported question: He asked me if I was having a good day.


🔵 Direct question:" Do you want to see a movie?"

🟡 Reported question: He asked me if I wanted to see a movie.


🔵 Direct question: "Did you speak to your mother?"

🟡 Reported question: He asked me if I had spoken to my mother.


🔵 Direct question: "Have you been to Michel's?"

🟡 Reported question: He asked me if I had been to Michel's.


🔵 Direct question: "Will you marry me?"

🟡 Reported question: He asked me if I would marry him.

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Progressive English Skills

30 Jun 2023 22:15

#reading

Reading Passage

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

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Progressive English Skills

29 Jun 2023 08:39

#phrasal_verb

🟪 fend off


1⃣ fend off sb/sth, fend sb/sth off

🔸 to stop someone or something who is trying to attack or harm you, especially by pushing them away:

He managed to fend off his attackers until the police arrived.

Women can take self-defense classes to learn how to fend off an assault.

✴️ SIMILAR TO: ward off


2⃣ fend off sth, fend sth off

🔸 to avoid having to deal directly with something difficult or annoying, for example questions, criticisms, or an unpleasant situation:

Ashcroft tried to fend off any awkward questions about his business affairs.

Shea's main role was to fend off criticisms of NATO's bombing campaign in Kosovo.

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Progressive English Skills

26 Jun 2023 21:37

#Similar_words

🟠 poultry
🟠 paltry


❇️ poultry /ˈpəʊl.tri/

noun

• domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese:

Some poultry farmers keep turkeys and ducks as well as chickens.

An infestation might well damage poultry farms and fisheries, but it was for the industries to protect their stock as best they could.


❇️ paltry (paultry) /ˈpɔːl.tri/

adjective

• less than expected or needed; too small or slight:

Student grants these days are paltry.

The company offered Frazer a paltry sum, which he refused.

She made some paltry excuse and left.

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Progressive English Skills

24 Jun 2023 21:37

#synonyms

🔶 Synonyms for 'debase'

🔸 degrade   
🔸 abase
🔸 demote 

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Progressive English Skills

23 Jun 2023 10:31

#preposition

Some words followed by the prepositions in, on, by

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Progressive English Skills

22 Jun 2023 12:41

#picture_dictionary

Parts of a car

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Progressive English Skills

20 Jun 2023 21:38

#phrasal_verb

Phrasal verbs with turn

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Progressive English Skills

19 Jun 2023 01:13

#idiom


✳️ Common phrases for food:

📒 I’m starving! (= I’m very hungry)

📒 Let’s grab a bite to eat.

📒 How about eating out tonight? (eat out = eat at a restaurant)

📒 I’ll have… (use this phrase for ordering in a restaurant)


✳️ Common phrases for price:

📒 It costs a fortune. (= It costs a lot of money)

📒 It costs an arm and a leg. (= too expensive)

📒 That’s a rip-off. (= overpriced; far more expensive than it should be)

📒 That’s a bit pricey.

📒 That’s quite reasonable. (= it’s a good price)

📒 That’s a good deal. (= a good value for the amount of money)

📒 It was a real bargain.

📒 It was dirt cheap. (= extremely inexpensive)


✳️ Common phrases for weather:

📒 It’s a little chilly.

📒 It’s freezing. (= extremely cold)

📒 Make sure to bundle up. (bundle up = put on warm clothes for protection against the cold


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