English vocabulary video 01 VOCABULARY KNOWLEDGE IS an effective skill not only TO enhance SPEAKING fluency but READING AND LISTENING COMPREHENSION IN SECOND LANGUAGEs LEARNING PROCESS.

MARIA JOSÉ BLOG VOCABULARY. DECEMBER 2010 ENTRIES 01. FROM OLDER THAN GEORGE ELIOT, blog created and daily updated BY MARÍA JOSÉ G.F. Presentation by Carmen M.G.

This presentation is a gift for Maria José G.F. for having motivated me to learn English as a mature student. * Images from the Internet. I hope not having infringed any copyright. * The goal of this presentation is just learning English vocabulary. * The meaning of words is from Collins Dictionary.

My secret santa gift for Maria Jose.

From “OLDER THAN GEORGE ELIOT” DECEMBER 2010.

To stammer

TO STAMMER stammer 1stammer stammers stammering stammered If you stammer, you speak with difficulty, hesitating and repeating words or sounds. Five per cent of children stammer at some point. `Forgive me,' I stammered. People cursed and stammered apologies. VB ·stammering Of all speech impediments stammering is probably the most embarrassing. N-UNCOUNT 2stammer Someone who has a stammer tends to stammer when they speak. A speech-therapist cured his stammer. N-SING

Original pic Original picture. 1. Noun. A form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement.  

ORIGINAL PIC pic 1pic pics A pic is a cinema film. (INFORMAL) `Angels with Dirty Faces' is a Cagney gangster pic. N-COUNT = picture 2pic pics A pic is a photograph. (INFORMAL) Photographer Weegee shot to fame with his shocking pics of New York crime in the 30s. N-COUNT = picture (c) Collins DICTIONARY.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT. homework 1homework Homework is school work that teachers give to pupils to do at home in the evening or at the weekend. Have you done your homework, Gemma? N-UNCOUNT 2homework If you do your homework, you find out what you need to know in preparation for something. Before you go near a stockbroker, do your homework. N-UNCOUNT (c) rCollins Dictionary

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT. assignment 1 assignment assignments An assignment is a task or piece of work that you are given to do, especially as part of your job or studies. The assessment for the course involves written assignments and practical tests. N-COUNT 2 assignment You can refer to someone being given a particular task or job as their assignment to the task or job. An Australian division scheduled for assignment to Greece was ordered to remain in Egypt. I hardly ever take photographs except on assignment. N-UNCOUNT: oft N to n

ENTERTAINING FILM

ENTERTAINING FILM entertaining adjective enjoyable, amusing, cheering, diverting, funny, humorous, interesting, pleasant, pleasurable

Coulrophobia What is coulrophobia? An exaggerated fear of... A. cold places B. clowns C. contagious illnesses D. cauliflowers Note. I heard the word for the first time yesterday and didn't have a clue what it meant... MARIA JOSÉ SAID. B.- clowns.

Coulrophobia An exagerated fear of clowns.

Coulrophobia

VOCABULARY 101. What's this? A. A key-hole B. A hide-a-key C. A key-hider

A hide-a-key.

Snail hide-a-key. The snail Hide-a- Key looks just like an ordinary bronze finish snail and allows you to hide several keys ...

SEASON’S GREETINGS.

SEASON’S GREETINGS. It is an expression sometimes written on a Christmas card as a way of expressing a Christmas greeting, especially to someone who is not from a Christian culture, According to Cambridge Dictionary on line.

GREETINGS. greeting 1greeting greetings A greeting is something friendly that you say or do when you meet someone. His greeting was familiar and friendly. They exchanged greetings. He raised a hand in greeting. N-VAR 2greeting `Greetings' is an old-fashioned greeting. CONVENTION

Hawaiian poi. Poi, the traditional Hawaiian staple, is a starch dish made by pounding boiled taro roots and mixing with water until it reaches a smooth consistency. "Taro is one of the most nutritious starches on the planet," says Polynesian Cultural Center Ambassador of Aloha Cousin Benny. Some Hawaiians eat their poi with salt, some with sugar, even soy sauce. Some like it thicker or thinner. Others like it several days old for a little extra tang; and malahini, or newcomers, might find it more to their liking at first if they eat it with a bite of kalua pork or lomilomi salmon. 

HAWAIIAN POI. I'have found the information on: http://www.polynesia.com/recipes/hawaiin-poi.html RECIPE: INGREDIENTS Fresh poi, 1 bag (16 oz) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place poi in large bowl. 2. Mix by hand, adding a little water at a time. 3. Continue mixing and adding water until of desire consistency. 4.To store in refrigerator add a thin layer of water over the poi to prevent it from drying out. 5. If poi is hard, remove it from bag and place in a baking pan, cover with clear wrap. 6. Steam for 20 minutes. 7.Remove and add cold water and mix to desired consistency. Serve cold or at room temperature.

HAM-HANDED

HAM-HANDED Adjective. INFORMAL Meaning: clumsy, bungling e.g. : a ham-handed attempt Synonym: ham-fisted.

Trivia question Brazil's economy at the moment is... A.   'down in the dumps' B.   stable C.   showing a promising increase Answer. C) ….. but the meaning of option A is………

To be down in the dumps…. Feeling very depressed and miserable. Tener murria, estar deprimido.

Pears’ Soap. Pears transparent soap is a brand of soap first produced and sold in 1789 by Andrew Pears at a factory just off Oxford Street in London, England. It was the world's first transparent soap. Under the stewardship of Thomas J. Barratt, A. & F. Pears Ltd. company initiated a number of innovations in sales and marketing. According to Unileverrecords, Pears Soap was the world's first registered brand and is therefore the world's oldest continuously existing brand. Source: Wikipedia.

From Pears’ soap museum.

What is a stapler? A stapler is a device used for putting staples into sheets of paper.

A…. handy stapler…

English 101. Learning English 101

English 101, and similar expressions with more than one meaning…. …..Looking for footsteps….of other “101” expressions….

Other “101” expressions….

English 101 Basically, "English 101" means "English for Beginners". At universities in Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the United States, often the course number of basic or entry-level courses is 101. By extension, it is informally used elsewhere to indicate things that are meant for beginners. At universities with four-digit course numbers, the equivalent course number is 1001 or 1010. A "crash course." An example would be English 101, its the same thing as remedial English or Crash Course of English. This usage is not common in the United Kingdom,... Wikipedia says. By the way, I usually type comments about your entries not only because I know the free time you spend looking for them but in order to practise English too.

Christmas carols galore. (Villancicos a porrillo).

Christmas carols galore. carol carol carols Carols are Christian religious songs that are sung at Christmas. The singing of Christmas carols is a custom derived from early dance routines of pagan origin. There are presents to wrap, a Christmas tree to decorate and carol singers at the door. N-COUNT (c) Collins Dictionary. galore galore You use galore to emphasize that something you like exists in very large quantities. (INFORMAL, WRITTEN) You'll be able to win prizes galore. ...a popular resort with beaches galore and a large marina. ADJ: n ADJ emphasis (c) Collins Dictionary

Learning English is difficult, but “When there is a will there is a way” and “When the mind is ready a teacher appears”. Thanks a lot, Maria José. Carmen.

HAPPY Images: from the Internet Habib Koite and Bamada Din Din Wo (Little child.)

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