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June 2012 - Posts
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To persist means to repeatedly try to do something, in order to get a result. The penguins in this fun video are very persistent. They are trying to jump onto an iceberg, but they are not having very much success! Watch the video to see what happens. Read More...
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AnswerTips: Double click any word to see a dictionary definition Tweet The word rescue means to save someone or something from a bad or dangerous situation. Watch the little girl in this sweet video talking about how much she loves her pet rescue dog! Read More...
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Traffic is a collective noun for vehicles travelling along a road or other type of highway, such as shipping lanes or airline routes. Road traffic tends to be controlled by traffic lights in most parts of the world. Watch this interesting video clip to Read More...
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AnswerTips: Double click any word to see a dictionary definition Tweet Chocolate (or candy) is a sweetened confectionery product, made by mixing cocoa with sugar and other ingredients such as milk and different types of flavourings. Chocolate has been Read More...
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AnswerTips: Double click any word to see a dictionary definition Tweet image source CHEEZburger Lazy is an adjective used to describe someone who can't be bothered doing anything, or who doesn't put a lot of effort into what they do. Watch the fun video Read More...
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AnswerTips: Double click any word to see a dictionary definition Tweet According to an old English proverb, laughter is the best medicine - meaning that keeping happy and seeing the bright side of life is good for your health. In Vietnam, some people Read More...
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AnswerTips: Double click any word to see a dictionary definition Tweet A bargain is something obtained very cheaply, for much less than the price you would expect to pay for it. Harrods, the most famous store in England, launched its summer sale yesterday Read More...
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AnswerTips: Double click any word to see a dictionary definition Tweet Word of the day: cool - a slang expression used to describe something that you think is rather good. We think this swimming pool installation by Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich is Read More...
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image: public domain A plumber is a person who installs or fixes pipes and pipework, and central heating systems. How do plumbers 'let off steam' in their spare time? The Russian plumbers in this fun video do so by playing jazz in an alternative jazz Read More...
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Weird is an adjective used to describe things that are a bit odd, unusual, strange, or strikingly different. Some people think that sloths are a little bit weird. Watch this interesting video clip to find out why :-) What other examples of weird creatures Read More...
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What does the word inspiration mean? Watch this short video clip to find out. What kind of things inspire you? Related Quizzes: Vocabulary Quizzes and Games for English Students >> Listening Activities and Quizzes for English Language Learners >> Read More...
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Therapeutic is a word used to describe a form of medical or other treatment which is good for your psychological or physical well-being. Many people turn to alternative therapies these days to manage stress and cope with minor ailments, although some Read More...
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A psychic is someone who claims to be able to see events that will happen in the future. An octopus named Paul made a name for himself a couple of years ago by correctly picking the winners of every match played at the 2010 World Cup. Sadly Paul is no Read More...
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June 8 is World Oceans Day, and today's word of the day is sustainable. Sustainable means making sure that a process works in a way that doesn't damage natural resources or the environment. Watch the video below to learn about why sustainability matters, Read More...
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To cash in means to take advantage of a situation or set of circumstances and make a lot of money out of it - sometimes at the expense of others. Financial experts have suggested that some manufacturers in Britain are cashing in on the Queen's Diamond Read More...
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Unconventional is a word used to describe something which is unusual, out of the ordinary and often a little bit daring. Unconventional people are comfortable breaking with tradition and don't behave in a way that others expect them to. Grace Jones gave Read More...
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Granny is informal English word which is short for grandmother. The plural version of granny is grannies. Watch these grannies talking to CNN News about Queen Elizabeth the Second's Diamond Jubilee Pageant. Can you spot any mistakes, or non-standard English Read More...
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A pageant is an elaborate procession held to mark special events, competitions or festivals. Watch this video clip of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant which was held on the River Thames for Queen Elizabeth The Second's Diamond Jubilee, to learn more. Read More...
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