Special Saying for Mother’s Day
Jennifer Lopez performs with her mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez, at "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English.
Mothers have been celebrated around the world since the days of ancient Greeks and Romans.
In the United States, Mother’s Day became a national holiday after an effort by Anna Jarvis “as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children.” U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure in 1914 to officially set Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May.
Americans celebrate mothers by buying them gifts, taking them out for a meal, or surprising them with their favorite treat. Mother’s Day cards, either bought or made, are a big part of this special day.
Mothers are important in so many ways, too many to count. In some families, the mother is the leader. She is called the matriarch.
The importance of mothers can be seen in words like mother tongue. This is the language you speak at home. And your mother country is the country where you were born. Sometimes, we also call this the motherland.
Then there is Mother Nature, Mother Earth, and Earth Mother. We use these words to describe the beginning and the guiding force of the whole world – humans included.
There is even a saying “necessity is the mother of invention.” It means that new ways to do things are found or created when there is a strong need for them.
In any culture, the worst thing you could do would be to insult someone’s mother, especially calling her ugly. That could get you into a fight very quickly.
In the U.S. a children’s rhyme goes this way: “Step on a crack, break your mother’s back.” It means if you step on a crack, for example on the sidewalk, it will cause your mother's back to break. Nobody would want that. So, children turn this rhyme into a game and jump over cracks on the sidewalk.
For this Mother’s Day, we will learn another saying that uses the word mother: “Diligence is the mother of good luck.”
First, what does diligence mean? Diligence is careful and continued hard work. So, this saying means that hard work produces chances for success – not luck.
Let’s hear it used in this example:
Did you hear the great news! Sam’s book is going to be published this summer!
That is wonderful. He is SO lucky.
In his case, diligence is the mother of good luck. He spent two years non-stop writing that book.
Oh. I guess, luck had little to do with it.
So, if someone you know has had success after working diligently, you can use this saying. It’s like telling them that their hard work has paid off.
For example, if you got a great job using your wonderful English and a friend says to you, “Wow, you’re really lucky.” You can say, “Diligence is the mother of good luck.”
After all, your speaking English has nothing to do with good luck, but rather your hard work.
And that’s all the time we have for this Words and Their Stories.
Until next time … I’m Anna Matteo.
Anna Matteo wrote this report for Learning English. Hai Do was the editor.
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Words in This Story
matriarch – n. a woman who controls a family, group, or government
rhyme – n. one of two or more words or phrases that end in the same sounds
crack – n. a thin line in the surface of something that is broken but not separated into pieces
diligence – n. careful and continued hard work
Tiếng Anh cơ bản 2 tập 9: Thú cưng cũng là gia đình!
Tóm lược (Summary)
Anna goes to the D.C. State Fair and wins first place in a pet contest even though she doesn’t have a pet. Or does she?
Anna tới dự hội chợ tiểu bang ở thủ đô D.C. và giành giải nhất trong cuộc thi thú cưng mặc dù cô không nuôi con thú cưng nào cả. Hay là cô ấy có nhỉ?
Hội thoại (Conversation)
Anna: Hi Ashley!
Ashley: Hey, Anna! How was your weekend?
Anna: It was great! I went to the D.C. State Fair.
Ashley: I would have gone, but I was busy. How was it?
Anna: It was awesome! I won first place in a pet contest!
Ashley: But, you don’t have a pet, do you?
Anna: Yes and no. What do you mean by “pet”?
Prof. Bot: A pet is an animal that lives with you. People love their pets. "Ashley said, you don’t have a pet, do you? She used a tag question, a small question at the end of a sentence. Let's look for more of them!
Anna: Look, a pet! Who’s this cute little dog?
Ashley: Oh, right. You haven’t met my dog, have you? This is Dublin.
Anna: Hi, Dublin! Nice to meet you. He’s so cute!
Ashley: Thanks! So, tell me about the fair.
Anna: Oh, there were the usual things -- fair food, cute babies, music. But there must have been a dozen different contests! And some were pretty strange.
Anna: There was a contest to see who could spit a watermelon seed the farthest. You should have seen all the people who wanted to spit a watermelon seed! And, it was pretty fun to watch. But Ashley, the pet contests were the best. There was a pet parade. Lots of people walked with their dogs.
Ashley: That sounds so fun. But Anna, tell me, how did you win a pet contest without a pet?
Anna: Okay, the closest thing I have is my pet rock.
Anna: I know it’s silly, but I’ve had it since I was a little girl. So, for a joke, I brought it to the fair. But then I was invited to enter the “One-of-Kind Pet” contest. And I won! (holds up first place ribbon)
Ashley: Anna, only you could have won first place in a pet contest with a pet rock. I should have brought Dublin. He would’ve won a contest!
Anna: It’s not very easy to win one of these. (shows her the blue ribbon) Does he have a costume?
Anna: They had a costume contest. You should have seen this little girl. She and her dog wore matching princess costumes!
Ashley: Dublin doesn’t wear costumes.
Anna: Does he know any tricks?
Ashley: Come this way. Now, watch this. (Dublin chases a toy)
Anna: You caught it, Dublin! And you killed it! Good dog! Ashley, he could have won the Best Catch contest! Aw, good boy! Ashley, pets are fun, aren’t they?
Ashley: Yes. And they become part of your family. (she drinks from her Dublin mug)
Anna: Ashley, I think I want a dog. No. I know I want a dog!
Ashley: It’s a big responsibility. You may want to spend time with a dog first.
Anna: That is a great idea. But where can I find a dog?
Ashley: You know, Anna, I have some shopping to do. Do you want to watch Dublin for a couple of hours?
Anna: Yes! I would! I will take very good care of him!
Ashley: I know you will. Here’s his leash.
Anna: Thank you.
Ashley: (to Dublin) Okay, I'll miss you!
Anna: Aw. I don’t want you to be lonely. Here, Rocky can stay with you. (puts pet rock on wall)
Ashley: Anna, I really don’t need … Okay. Thanks, Anna.
Anna: Sure. Bye, Ashley. (to Dublin) Come on, Dublin! Bye, Rocky!
Ashley: Bye!
Prof. Bot: Anna’s rock is cute, isn’t it? Oh, there is another tag question! You found some more, didn’t you?
You haven’t met my dog, have you?
Go to the VOA Learning English website to learn more.
Từ ngữ mới (New Words)
contest - n. an event in which people try to win by doing something better than others
fair - n. a large public event at which there are various kinds of competitions, games, rides, and entertainment
leash - n. a long, thin piece of rope or chain that is used for holding a dog or other animal
matching - adj. having the same pattern, color, or design
owner - n. a person or group that owns something or a pet's human companion
parade - n. a public celebration of a
special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving
down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles
princess - n. a female member of a royal family
responsibility - n. a duty or task that you are required or expected to do
seed - n. a small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow
spit - v. to force (something, such as food or liquid) from your mouth
watermelon - n. a large, round fruit that has hard, green skin, sweet, red, juicy flesh, and black seeds
Sách lược học tập (Learning Strategy)
The learning strategy for this lesson is Cooperate. When we are learning anything, we can cooperate, or work together, with others who help us learn. One of our website readers wrote to say she works on learning English every morning with her sister-in-law. They are cooperating to help each other practice speaking English.
Anna wants to get a pet dog. Ashley wants Anna to learn about the responsibility of being a pet owner. She says, "You may want to spend time with a dog first." Then, Ashley cooperates with Anna by letting her take care of Dublin for a short time. Ashley hopes that Anna will learn about taking care of a dog before she gets her own dog.
How about you? How do you cooperate? When you are learning English, do you act out conversations with a friend? Do you quiz a friend who needs to review for a test? Write to us in the Comments section or send us an email.
Bài kiểm tra Nghe (Listening Quiz)
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Quiz - Lesson 9: Pets Are Family, Too!
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Tiếng Anh cơ bản 2 tập 8: Bữa thịt nướng tuyệt nhất!
Tóm lược (Summary)
Anna goes to a barbecue battle in Washington, D.C. She learns that there are secret ingredients in the sauces. And people are VERY loyal to their favorite kind of barbecue.
Anna tới dự một "cuộc chiến thịt nướng" ở Washington, D.C. Cô ấy học được có nhiều nguyên liệu bí mật trong sốt ăn kèm. Và mọi người thì RẤT trung thành với loại sốt thịt nướng yêu thích của họ.
Hội thoại (Conversation)
Anna: Thanks for meeting me.
Kelly: Sure.
Anna: I’d like to get your advice on my latest project.
Kelly: Of course. I heard you were sent to cover a big food festival that has all kinds of barbecue. So, how did it go?
Anna: Well, things started out great! But then, well, maybe you should watch it yourself.
Prof. Bot: Hi English learners! Your lesson today is about my favorite food -- barbecue! Your assignment is to find passive sentences. What are those, you might ask? In passive sentences the subject receives the action!
For example, “Anna was sent to cover a food festival.”
Passive sentences have a form of the BE verb + the past participle of the main verb. This lesson is LOADED with passive sentences. Hey! That’s a passive sentence, too!
Okay, now, it’s Barbecue Time!
Anna: Today, a Barbecue Battle is being held in Washington, D.C. This festival, which is known as one of the biggest food festivals in the United States, brings together barbecue lovers from all over the country! Barbecue is meat that is cooked over an open fire or on a grill.
Chicken, pork and beef are all common meats to grill on a barbecue! No matter which meat you like to barbecue, the sauce is very important. Sauces are taken very seriously by chefs. Most ingredients are kept secret!
So, can you tell us what is in your barbecue sauce?
Chef 1: No, I can’t tell you.
Anna: So, tell us, what is the secret ingredient in your barbecue sauce?
Chef 2: (says nothing.)
Anna: Sauces are made by the barbecue chefs themselves. Most sauces are made with a tomato sauce, vinegar, and spices.
Prof. Bot: How many passive sentences did you find? Here is one I found:
Today, a Barbecue Battle is being held on the National Mall in
Washington, D.C. Now you try. Turn this sentence from passive to active.
Barbecue is loved by Prof. Bot.
Professor Bot loves Barbecue!
Good job! And yes, I do.
Anna: There are some areas of the U.S. that are known for their tasty barbecue. The states of Texas, North and South Carolina and the cities of Memphis and Kansas City are known as the Barbecue Belt. People who are loyal to barbecue are really loyal to their favorite barbecue. That is why this festival is called a battle! Let’s ask a couple of people which barbecue is best.
Person 1: Texas, of course!
Person 2: Carolina barbecue is the very best.
Person 3: Kansas City!
Person 4: Memphis style!
Person 3: Kansas City!
Person 5: Texas!
Person 3: Kansas!
Person 5: Texas!
Person 3: Kansas!
Person 5: Texas!
Person 3: I say Kansas.
Person 5: Texas!
Person 3: She keeps saying Texas, I say Kansas.
Anna: This is Anna Matteo reporting.
Anna: Kelly, people feel so strongly about barbecue. Unbelievable! So, what do you think of my project?
Kelly: This is what I think. There is no way that Texas has the best barbecue. I am from Kansas City and we have THE best barbecue in the whole country. My mother and father owned a barbecue restaurant, which was really famous! So, I know barbecue! Anna, I know barbecue! I know barbecue! I know barbecue!
Prof Bot: Oh my. Kelly knows a lot about barbecue! And you know more about passive sentences! Be sure you go to the website to learn even more! Ah! Now, if you excuse me .. I'm hungry
Từ ngữ mới (New Words)
barbecue - n. a flat metal frame that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire
barbecue - v. to cook (food) on a barbecue or to broil or roast (meat, fish, etc.) over hot coals or an open fire
battle - n. a fight between people or groups in which each side tries to win a contest (such as a game or an election)
brown sugar - n. a type of sugar that is brown because it contains a dark syrup (called molasses)
chef - n. a professional cook who usually is in charge of a kitchen in a restaurant
grill - n. a metal frame that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire
- v. to cook (food) on a metal frame over fire
loyal - adj. having or showing complete and constant support for someone or something
molasses - n. a thick, brown, sweet liquid that is made from raw sugar
sauce - n. a thick liquid that is eaten with or on food to add flavor to i
spice - n. a substance (such as pepper or
nutmeg) that is used in cooking to add flavor to food and that comes
from a dried plant and is usually a powder or seed
spicy - adj. of food. flavored with or containing strong spices and especially ones that cause a burning feeling in your mouth
sweet - adj. containing a lot of sugar
tasty - adj. having a good flavor
tomato - n. a round, soft, red fruit that is eaten raw or cooked and that is often used in salads, sandwiches, sauces
vinegar - n. a sour liquid that is used to flavor or preserve foods or to clean things
Sách lược học tập (Learning Strategy)
The learning strategy for this lesson is Ask Questions. One of the best ways to learn is to ask many questions.
In this lesson, Anna asks the barbecue chefs questions like, "Where does the best barbecue come from?" and "What is the secret ingredient in your sauce?" She gets many opinions on the best barbecue, but she never learns about the secret ingredient in the sauce.
How about you? How often do you ask questions as you study English? When you are learning English, do you ask teachers, friends or classmates to help you by sharing their knowledge? Write to us in the Comments section or send us an email.
Bài kiểm tra Nghe (Listening Quiz)
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Quiz - Let's Learn English Level 2 Lesson 8: The Best Barbecue
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Tiếng Anh cơ bản 2 tập 7: Boa cho hướng dẫn viên của bạn nhé!
Tóm lược (Summary)
Anna and Penelope are on a tour boat. A nice young man tells them many Fun Facts about Washington, D.C. But where are his parents?
Anna và Penelope đang có một chuyến đi tour trên thuyền. Một cậu nhóc dễ thương kể cho họ nghe nhiều điều thú vị (Fun Facts) về Washington, D.C. Nhưng bố mẹ của cậu ấy ở đâu vậy nhỉ?
Hội thoại (Conversation)
Anna: Penelope, the Lincoln Memorial is coming up on your left!
Boy: You’re going to love my Lincoln Memorial Fun Fact!
Anna: Oh, please tell us!
Boy: On a wall inside the memorial, the word “FUTURE” was carved wrong! They carved “EUTURE”!
Anna: Well, we all make mistakes.
Boy: Yeah, but this mistake was carved in stone!
Anna: You’re right. That is pretty bad. Here’s another dollar!
Penelope: More fun facts, please! (Crossing the river) I love riding over bridges! The water looks so pretty from here!
Anna: Penelope, this is amazing! A minute ago, we were riding along the river, and now we’re riding in the river! Awesome.
Penelope: Hey, we’re passing by the Pentagon on our right!
Anna: Penelope, you love riding over the water on a bridge. But I love riding under a bridge in a boat!
Penelope: Anna, look! An airplane is flying right over our heads!
Anna: Wow! This is the closest I’ve ever been to an airplane in flight. Well, I’ve been inside a flying airplane. But not outside of an airplane as it flies over my head!
Penelope: And now we’re driving out of the water. I still can’t believe this thing drives and sails!
Anna: I know. It’s amazing.
Boy: After we ride along these railroad tracks, you’ll see my favorite part of the tour! The U.S. Treasury where they make money!
Penelope: Look, the U.S. Capitol is coming up!
Boy: I have a great Fun Fact about the U.S. Capitol.
Penelope: What is it?
Boy: There are tunnels under the Capitol. They connect the Capitol and office buildings of lawmakers.
Anna: I bet they built them years ago for secret reasons!
Boy: No. The lawmakers did not want to walk around outside in bad weather.
Anna: Oh.
Penelope: We’re back at Union Station!
Boy: Do you want to know a creepy Fun Fact about Union Station? (he points to Union Station)
Penelope: The creepier the better!
Boy: Many years ago, inside Union Station, there was a funeral home!
Anna: A funeral home?! You mean, for dead people?!
Boy: Do you know another kind of funeral home?
Anna: No!
Boy: Well, I’ve gotta run!
Anna: Thanks for giving us the great tour!
Anna: Captain, that was awesome! And your son is a great tour guide!
Captain: What son?
Anna: Him.
Captain: I’ve never seen that boy in my life! See ya, ladies!
Professor Bot: I learned many new Fun Facts in this lesson. Did you learn about prepositions?
Here’s a list of all the prepositions used in this lesson. Wow! That’s a lot! I know, let’s not read them. Let’s sing them! Hit it, boys! Take it away singers!
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since |
at |
through |
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aboard |
behind |
to |
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about |
by |
near |
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across |
for |
of |
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ahead |
from |
on |
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around |
in |
until |
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over |
like |
with |
Từ ngữ mới (New Words)
carve - v. to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of
creepy - adj. strange, scary or causing people to feel nervous and afraid
funeral home - n. a place where dead people are prepared for burial or cremation and where wakes and funerals are held
security gate - n. the area in a place
(such as an airport or building) where people are checked to make sure
they are not carrying weapons or other illegal materials
stone - n. a hard substance that comes from the ground and is used for building or carving
tunnel - n. a passage that goes under the ground or through a hill
Prepositions (Các giới từ)
aboard on or into (a train, ship, etc.)
about used to indicate the object of a thought, feeling, or action
across from one side to the other side of (something)
around on all sides of (something or someone)
at used to indicate the place where someone or something is
behind in or to a place at the back of or to the rear of (someone or something)
by close to or next to (something or someone)
for used to indicate the thing that something is meant to be used with
from used to indicate the starting point of a physical movement or action
in (inside) used to indicate location or position within something
out (outside) used to indicate that a person or animal is moving from the inside of a building, room, etc., to the outside
like similar to (something or someone)
near close to (something or someone)
of belonging to, relating to, or connected with (someone or something)
on touching and being supported by the top surface of (something)
over from, to, or at a place that is higher than (someone or something)
through into one side and out the other side of (something)
to used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward
until up to (a particular time) — used to indicate the time when a particular situation, activity, or period ends
with used to say that people or things are together in one place
Sách lược học tập (Learning Strategy)
The learning strategy for this lesson is Use Background Knowledge. That means you can make connections to things you already know to help you learn new things. For example, you can use words that are in your own language sometimes to understand English words that come from a different language.
In this lesson, the young man uses his background knowledge, the "Fun Facts" he remembers about famous places, to chat with Penelope and Anna. The three enjoy their tour as they learn more details.
How about you? How do you use background knowledge while you are studying English? Please send us an email.
Bài kiểm tra Nghe (Listening Quiz)
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Tiếng Anh cơ bản 2 tập 6: Liệu nó có nổi không?
Tóm lược (Summary)
Anna takes Penelope around the city on a tour vehicle. Is it a bus? Is it a boat? Yes! The Duck Bus/Boat. It goes on land. It goes on water.
Anna dẫn Penelope vòng quash thành phố trên một chiếc xe đi theo tour. Nó có phải là một chiếc xe buýt không? Hay nó là một cái thuyền? Đúng rồi! Đây là một chiếc xe buýt/thuyền con vịt. Nó đi trên cạn. Nó cũng đi trên nước nữa.
Hội thoại (Conversation)
Penelope: Anna, thanks for taking me on a tour of D.C. today.
Anna: Sure thing, Penelope. You are new to town. And a tour is the best way to see more of the city!
Penelope: So, which tour are we taking – the one that goes through the city on a bus? Or the one that goes along the river in a boat?
Anna: Both!
Penelope: What? Anna, this isn’t going to be one of those trips, is it?
Anna: No. Follow me.
Professor Bot: In this lesson, you are going to hear lots of prepositions! What’s a preposition, you ask? It’s a word that shows relationships between things. Anna says they are going on a tour through the city and along the river. Through and along are both prepositions. Watch for more!
Anna: Well, Penelope, there’s our ride!
Penelope: What is it?
Anna: It’s the famous DC Ducks -- the boat with wheels! We will ride on the road and then sail on the water!
Penelope: Who thinks of these things?
Anna: I don't know. But I’m glad they do! Let’s get aboard, Sailor!
Penelope: (looking at a brochure about the boat) Hey, did you know that this bus … um, boat was created during World War II to carry people and supplies?
Anna: Wow. You know, a tour is so much more interesting with Fun Facts, like that one.
Penelope: I agree. I love Fun Facts!
Boy: Did I hear you say you love Fun Facts?
Anna & Penelope: Yeah.
Boy: Well, I have tons of Fun Facts for this tour!
Anna & Penelope: Great!
Anna: Penelope, where are his parents?
Penelope: Maybe - maybe he’s the Captain’s son and he helps his dad on tours!
Anna: Oh yeah! It would be so awesome to ride around the city in a boat all day with your dad!
Penelope: This is amazing, Anna. There are so many beautiful buildings along this road!
Anna: Hey, the Washington Monument is on the left!
Professor Bot: I have a Fun Fact too! Did you know that the Washington Monument was damaged in an earthquake? Whoa. Did you feel that?!
I heard: "around the city in a boat," "along this road and "on the left." All of these are prepositions showing place. Let's watch for more places and prepositions!
Penelope: Look, Anna, we’re across from the White House!
Anna: Penelope, the only thing between us and the President is the street … and a park … and a security gate .... and police officers … with guns.
Boy: Excuse me, do you want to know a Fun Fact about the White House?
Anna & Penelope: Yes!
Boy: Inside the White House there is a swimming pool, a movie theater and 32 bathrooms!
Penelope: Thirty-two bathrooms! That’s a lot of bathrooms!
Boy: I’d be happy with two. I live in a house with my mom, four sisters, two aunts and only one bathroom!
Penelope: Oh my! You know, Anna, we should give him a tip!
Anna: Of course! It is polite to tip your tour guide! Luckily, I have lots of dollar bills!
Penelope: That was a great Fun Fact! Here you go!
Boy: Thank you! I can tell you Fun Facts all day!
Professor Bot: Did you hear any more prepositions of place? I heard "between us and the president" “inside the White House" and "in a house."
And did you hear that the Duck Boat can go on the river? I don't believe it. Join us next time to find out which preposition we will use: The boat went ON the river or The boat went INTO the river?
Từ ngữ mới (New Words)
aboard - prep. on or into (a train, ship, etc.)
across - prep. on the other side of (something)
along - prep. in a line matching the length or direction of (something)
around - prep.over or in different parts of (a place)
between - prep. in the space that separates (two things or people)
captain - n. a person who is in charge of a ship or an airplane
carry - v. to move (something) while holding and supporting it
inside - prep. an inner part of something (such as a building or machine)
pool - n. (swimming pool) a large structure that is filled with water and that is used for swimming
relationship - n. the way in which two or more people or things are connected
security gate - n. a place where people are checked to make sure they are not carrying weapons or other illegal materials
through - prep. used to describe movement within a place or an area of land, air, etc.
tip - n. an extra amount of money that you give to someone (such as a waitress or waiter) who performs a service for you
- v. to give an extra amount of money to someone who performs a service for you
tour - n. an activity in which you go
through a place (such as a building or city) in order to see and learn
about the different parts of it
wheel - n. one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move
Sách lược học tập (Learning Strategy)
The learning strategy for this lesson is Access Information Sources. When we are learning about something, we often have several choices for finding out the information we need. Sometimes we can read a book, or look on the internet. At other times, we can ask a teacher, friend or classmate for information. No matter what the source is, you can then add the information to your own knowledge.
In this lesson, Penelope looks at a brochure to learn more about the tour boat. Then a young man tells her some "Fun Facts" so she can learn more about Washington, D.C.
How about you? How do you access information sources? When you are learning English, do you look for information in books, dictionaries, or online? Are you able to ask teachers, friends or classmates to help you by sharing their knowledge of English? Write to us in the Comments section or send us an email.
Bài kiểm tra Nghe (Listening Quiz)
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Learning English with TV Show FRIENDS - Part 1
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Rachel loves teaching this way and in this video you will learn English as have fun with the show Friends! she really enjoy the Christmas season and had fun making this English speaking video for you. Together you’ll be learning English by examining the way native speakers actually talk. It’s a powerful way to move your English learning beyond written fluency. You’ll learn English reductions, examine stress in American English and have a lot of fun! This English speaking lesson is intended to help you learn English in a specific way.
In this lesson you will be focused on how native speakers talk. When you learn English in this way you’re focused completely on conversational English. It’s what you’re likely hoping to improve if you’re already a moderate to advanced English student. As you’re learning English in this way you’ll start to feel more comfortable using these kinds of linking and reduction aspects of English speaking. You’ll also look at how stress and pitch work together in American English to create the uniquely American English accent. And, yes, you will have fun! Learning English with awesome TV shows like Friends can really energize your learning! So let’s get started with our fun learning English exercise!
30 dialogs for Everyday English:
Dialog 1-Formal Greetings and Farewells
Dialog 2-Informal Greetings and Farewells
Dialog 3-Formal Introductions
Dialog 4-Informal Introductions
Dialog 5-Time
Dialog 6-A telephone call
Dialog 7-Happiness
Dialog 8-Ordering a meal
Dialog 9-Birthdays
Dialog 10-A Crowded Theater
Dialog 11-Mistakes
Dialog 12-Games
Dialog 13-Health
Dialog 14-Sports
Dialog 15-Asking Directions
Dialog 16-Coincidences
Dialog 17-Safety
Dialog 18-Musical instruments
Dialog 19-Taking a Vacation
Dialog 12-Recipes
Dialog 21-Weather
Dialog 22-Having Things Done
Dialog 23-Mailing Letters
Dialog 24-Animals
Dialog 25-Shopping
Dialog 26-Transportation
Dialog 27-Comparing
Dialog 28-Pastimes
Dialog 29-Weddings
Dialog 30-Effort
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