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Advanced English Weather Adjectives [323] Sep 19, 2021

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Describe weather in English with adjectives for temperature and conditions. Mild indicates weather that is neither hot nor cold, scorching emphasises extreme heat, and damp concerns moisture.
The lesson contrasts these descriptions with other weather adjectives, using meanings and examples. The vocabulary lets you explain the conditions more accurately when talking about the weather or describing what a day is like.

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Spoken English | Small Talk about the Weather: English Questions and Replies [322] Sep 15, 2021

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Make small talk about the weather in English with questions and replies about conditions such as rain and wind. You’ll hear how to open a short conversation and respond when someone comments on the weather. The language is organised around the exchange between speakers.

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English Grammar | How to Use “Due” in English Correctly [320] Sep 08, 2021

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The correct way to use 'due' in English. In this podcast episode, you'll learn how to use due in English. Learn everything you need to know about the word 'due' and improve your English grammar skills.
The focus is practical English you can recognise and use. Listen to the examples, repeat the useful phrases and then adapt them to your own conversations so the vocabulary becomes part of your active English.

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English Phrasal Verbs with “Turn”: Meanings and Examples [319] Sep 05, 2021

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Tell apart the meanings of English phrasal verbs with turn. Turn down can refer to reducing a setting or refusing an offer, while turn up can concern increasing a setting or arriving somewhere.
The lesson also covers combinations such as turn into, which describes becoming something different. Meanings and examples show why the object and situation matter when the same phrasal verb has more than one use.

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Better Ways to Say “Bad” in English [318] Sep 01, 2021

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Describe bad customer service in English with formal and informal adjectives. The vocabulary concerns an unsatisfactory service experience and the language used to express that reaction. You’ll compare the tone of the alternatives when describing what happened or making a complaint.

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English Verbs for Talking about Effort and Trying [317] Aug 29, 2021

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Describe effort in English with verbs and phrases such as cope with, overcome and tackle. Managing a difficulty, dealing with it successfully and addressing it involve different actions. You’ll compare the meanings in examples about problems and work that needs to be done.

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English Adjectives for Describing Food and Taste [315] Aug 22, 2021

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Explain food texture in English with vocabulary such as crunchy and gooey. These adjectives describe different qualities you notice as you eat. The meanings and examples help you identify the texture in a description and put the word into a sentence about food.

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Better Ways to Say “Shocked” or “Surprised” in English [314] Aug 18, 2021

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Express shock in English with alternatives that include flabbergasted. The vocabulary covers formal and informal reactions to an unexpected event. Comparing the expressions helps you recognise their strength and choose wording that conveys how surprised you are.

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English Verbs for Describing Movement More Precisely [312] Aug 11, 2021

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Describe movement more precisely in English with crawl, creep and leap. Moving on hands and knees, moving quietly without being noticed and making a high or long jump are different actions. The examples help you picture the movement and choose a verb that identifies how it happens.

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English Collocations for Personal Finance [311] Aug 08, 2021

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Talk about personal finance in English with stay afloat, supplement your income and get into debt. Managing financially, adding to your earnings and owing money are different situations. You’ll hear ten natural collocations in examples about income, spending and debt.

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