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Learn english with my daughter: word stress
Speaking: staying up late
1. Do you usually stay up late?
Yes, I am. I think I’m a night owl and staying up late has become one of my habits. In fact, I’m more productive and creative when I study or work in the evening or even at night. I guess this is the case since I can take advantage of the quietness and peacefulness of the night to get things done.
2. When was the last time you stayed up late? Why?
As I have mentioned, going to sleep late is one of my habits so I do it almost everyday. So the last time I stayed up late was yesterday to revise and prepare for the exam.
3. Did you like staying up late when you were a child? Oh yes, it used to be my dream when I was young but my parents didn’t allow me to do that. They are pretty strict and want me to stick to a healthy sleeping habit.
Common phrases for essay (part 1)
Vocab speaking: house
Idiom: Rabbit on
Transcript
Rob
Welcome to The English We Speak, with me Rob… but no Feifei! Where is she?
Feifei
Sorry I’m late.
Rob
Where have you been?
Feifei
Well, I was on the way to the studio, and I bumped into Richard and – you know Richard – he started to rabbit on about Star Wars!
Rob
Richard’s got a rabbit?
Feifei
No, Rob! I mean he wouldn’t stop talking. ‘To rabbit on’ describes someone talking continuously so that other people lose interest in what they are saying and become bored. And Richard was really going on and on and on.
Rob
So, it’s got nothing to do with rabbits?
Feifei
No, Rob. Let’s hear some examples, shall we?
Examples
Mark just won’t stop rabbiting on about the weather – it’s so boring!
Freya likes to rabbit on about how amazing her boyfriend is!
Our meeting always overruns because our boss likes to rabbit on about timekeeping!
Feifei
In this The English We Speak, we’re looking at the phrase ‘to rabbit on’ which describes someone talking so much that they become boring to listen to.
Rob
So, what was Richard rabbiting on about anyway?
Feifei
Oh, he was going on about his collection of Star Wars memorabilia.
Rob
Really? That’s fascinating. I love Star Wars – does he have the Chewbacca figure, and the limited-edition Darth Vader mask? My favourite is the Luke Skywalker…
Feifei
Rob, stop! Now you’re rabbiting on.
Rob
Oh, am I boring you? Don’t you like Star Wars?
Feifei
No.
Rob
OK, time to go, I think. I’ll go and chat to Richard. Bye.
Feifei
Bye.
idiom: Caught red-handed
Transcript
Feifei
Welcome to The English We Speak. I’m Feifei…
Rob
…and it’s me, Rob.
Feifei
Err, Rob, are those crumbs around your mouth?
Rob
No, I don’t think so. Why do you ask?
Feifei
Well, I filled the office biscuit jar with biscuits yesterday, and today it’s empty.
Rob
Oh, I see – you think I ate all the biscuits!
Feifei
You do like biscuits… hold on, what’s that in your pockets?
Rob
Err, well… they’re biscuits.
Feifei
Caught red handed, Rob! You are the biscuit thief.
Rob
My hands aren’t red.
Feifei
I’m not worried about the colour of your hands, It’s what you were doing with them! So, when someone is ‘caught red handed’ they are discovered doing something wrong and there’s no doubt. So, Rob, you’ve been found out!
Rob
Yeah, well, I can explain. But let’s have some examples first…
Examples
Jorge was caught red-handed having a sneak peek of his presents before his birthday!
We caught Svetlana red-handed eating chocolate as she said she was giving it up.
The bank worker was sacked after being caught red-handed putting money into his bag.
Feifei
This is The English We Speak from BBC Learning English. Rob has been caught red-handed stealing all the biscuits from our biscuit jar – which means he’s been caught doing something wrong. Let’s face it, Rob, you are guilty!
Rob
OK, OK, I did steal all the biscuits, but it’s because I didn’t have time for lunch.
Feifei
A likely story.
Rob
So, shall I put them back in the jar then?
Feifei
Yuck, no! I think you need to buy us some more. And I’m going to put a lock on the jar.
Rob
Why?
Feifei
So, you won’t be caught red-handed again.
Rob
Oh, crumbs!
Feifei
Bye.
Rob
Bye!
ielts speaking: Shopping (bài chữa)
Phát âm dễ nghe, có giai điệu và trọng âm: khá,
Một số lỗi chia s
Sử dụng nhiều trạng từ
1.Do you like shopping?
Well, I really enjoy shopping. I love going down the street and looking at fashionable clothes . Or sometimes when I go with my friends, we don’t buy anything, just go round and round shopping malls and talk.
2.What kind of things do you like to go shopping for?
Like I said, most of the time I buy clothes .I’m quite into fashion design, so seeing gorgeous clothes is my hobby (tăng độ khó hơn->cup of tea)
3 Where do you usually go shopping?
I think it depends on what I want to buy. I usually shop for groceries in a mini supermarket near my house (z) and if I want to buy something expensive like clothes or household appliances ./siz/. I prefer go to shopping malls in the city center.
4 Do you like going shopping with other people?
Absolutely, I adore going shopping with my mom since she can give me honest advice on clothes that fit me best and it is also more comfortable when you go with family right ?
5 How often do you go shopping?
Although shopping is my cup of tea, I only go twice a month. This is because I am a student, I don’t have enough free time and I also don’t want to waste too much money from my parents.
6 Are you good at shopping and bargaining?
To be honest, I go shopping a lot, but I’m not good at bargaining. So I’d rather go to supermarket or buying things online. Let me tell you a truth, my mom is an expert at bargaining. She usually offers 1/2 the price and negotiates with the seller.
7 What do you think is the difference between men’s shopping and women’s? (/wi/)
I think the biggest difference is that man ->men usually buy and don’t pay attention to the details such as materials and price of the produces (products) like women.
idiom: Steal someone’s thunder
Transcript
Feifei
This is The English We Speak with me, Feifei…
Rob
…and me, Rob.
Feifei
Rob, I’ve got some very exciting news to share with you and our listeners.
Rob
Well, can I just tell everyone my news first?
Feifei
Go on then.
Rob
Well, I passed my grade one guitar exam!
Feifei
Oh, well done, Rob. But you’ve stolen my thunder now!
Rob
I’m not a thief, Feifei – I was just telling everyone my good news.
Feifei
I’m not calling you a thief, although you are stealing my attention! If you ‘steal someone’s thunder’, you take the attention away from the other person, usually to your own advantage. It also means you get the praise for something someone else has done. So, Rob, well done, enjoy the attention.
Rob
Thanks. Now, will these examples steal your thunder as well?!
Examples
Joe stole my thunder by announcing his promotion before I got to tell everyone about mine!
She’s always stealing my thunder by telling people our news before I do.
I was telling a joke and he just interrupted me to tell a different one. He always steals my thunder.
Feifei
This is The English We Speak from BBC Learning English, and we’re learning about the phrase ‘to steal someone’s thunder’, which means to do something that takes the attention and praise away from someone else. So, Rob, you are now the focus of attention.
Rob
Why do you sound so angry?
Feifei
Well, I had some big news I wanted to share.
Rob
Go on then, tell everyone – share your important news.
Feifei
It’s just that I’ve been studying for years, I’ve passed my final exams and I am now a fully qualified brain surgeon.
Rob
Oh, I knew that. I saw the certificate on your desk. Yeah, well done.
Feifei
Thanks. Looks like you’ve stolen my thunder… again.
Rob
Bye.
Feifei
Bye.
speaking: hometown
What kind of place is your hometown?
When it comes to my hometown, I would say that the place where I live is located in the southwest of Hai Duong province. It’s a small town with a population of around 150 000 inhabitants. There are large paddy fields and rich pastures, so life there is so laid back, pared down and serene.
2. What are the most interesting things to do there?
Let me see… well, there are loads of interesting activities to do there, such as flying a kite in vast meadows. This is a favourite activity of the children in my hometown. I would strongly recommend going fishing. I think it is hard to do this in cities. Fishing will help help you know the sense of feeling when you catch a fish. It’s really exciting.
3. What kind of job do people do there?
Most people in my hometown work in agriculture and industry, such as farmer, workers. Some people are teachers or grocers.
4. Would you say it is a good or bad place to live?
Personally, I think it is a great place for those who love nature and peace. Although there are some disadvantages, such as the rate of unemployment, the poor facilities or things like that, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Because I have a lot of unforgettable memories of this place.
5. How do you travel around your hometown?
Well, a bicycle is my best choice. I choose a bike to travel around my hometown instead of a motorcycle because I think cycling is a fantastic way to stay in shape. In addition, it also helps me to blow off some steam after a hard working day.
6. Would you prefer to live in a bigger or smaller place?
It depends on my age. When I’m in my adolescence, I would like to live in a city because I will have a chance to access to modern equipment and develop my career. But when I get older, I’d like to live in a rural area. I think it is an appropriate period to rest and enjoy peace.