Idioms
Yesterday I was in hot water.
Yesterday I was in trouble.
What does it mean to mitigate something?
To make something less severe, harmful, or painful.
photography
/fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
"I'd say my mother. She's always been very supportive and gives me good advice."
Who are you closest to in your family?
"I very like playing sports."
• I really like playing sports.
• I like playing sports very much.
I can't believe my sister spilled the beans.
I can't believe my sister revealed my secret.
If something is detrimental to society, that means...
it's causing harm, damage, or negative effects.
vegetables
/ˈvɛdʒtəbəlz/
"Not really. I tend to remember people's faces quite well, but I'm terrible at remembering names."
Are you good at remembering people's names?
"I am living in Vietnam since 2020."
• I have been living in Vietnam since 2020.
• I have lived in Vietnam since 2020.
Nothing drives me up the wall more than babies.
Nothing annoys me more than babies.
If something is feasible, that means it's...
able to be made, done, or achieved successfully.
comfortable
/ˈkʌmftɚbəl/
"It happened about two years ago when I was visiting Da Nang with my family. We had planned to go to the beach, but it suddenly started raining. We ended up finding a small restaurant near the hotel, and we spent the afternoon there eating seafood and playing cards. Although it wasn't what we'd planned, it actually became one of the most memorable parts of the trip."
Describe a time when your plans changed unexpectedly.
"My mom spends time cooking too much."
• My mom spends a lot of time cooking.
• My mom spends lots of time cooking.
• My mom spends too much time cooking. (negative)
My summer travel plans are up in the air.
My summer travel plans are undecided.
If someone is fastidious, that means they...
are picky, hard to please, or too meticulous and neat.
entrepreneur
/ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɝː/
"I wouldn't say that this is entirely the responsibility of individuals. Governments have considerably more power to introduce regulations and invest in infrastructure, but ordinary people also have a role to play through the choices they make every day."
Who should be responsible for protecting the environment, individuals or governments?
"There are many advantage of technology, however it also have some negative effect."
There are many advantages of technology, however it also has some negative effects.
I don't like it when my dad pulls my leg.
I don't like it when my dad jokes with me.
What's an example of a gaffe?
A remark or action that is a social mistake and not considered polite.
colleague
/ˈkɑːliːɡ/
"I think it depends on the individual. Some people are naturally quite ambitious and are willing to sacrifice their free time in order to achieve their goals, whereas others place greater importance on maintaining a healthy balance between work and their personal lives."
• Do you think people today are too focused on being successful?
• Why are some people more ambitious than others?
• Is it important to have a good work-life balance?
• Why do some people prioritize their careers?
"The government should takes measures to reducing the amount of pollutions in major cities."
The government should take measures to reduce the amount of pollution in major cities.