Vocabulary "jobs"
When you want to quit your job, you often have to write a "Letter of _________"
letter of resignation
Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Continuous
Give examples and explain the difference.
I've been painting my bedroom since early this morning. - emphasis on the duration
I've painted my bedroom in just two days. - emphasis on the result
What’s his name? Do you know _____________?
Do you know what his name is?
Someone who knows a lot about computers and is very dedicated to and involved with technology.
He doesn’t care that people call him a “nerd.” He is proud to be such _____________.
A computer geek
Nicole's birthday is on July _______
15 November
The British version of "to be fired"
to be sacked
He passed away peacefully in the night.
What's the meaning of "passed away"?
die
Who are those people? I don’t know ____________.
I don't know who those people are.
Someone who feels awake and full of energy in the mornings.
He's not really _______ - he doesn't even talk before about eleven o'clock!
A morning person
Dominique's birthday is on July ____
17 June
Work ________ (40 hours + benefits)
work full time
Maria accidentally choked on a piece of broccoli and ended up fainting from lack of oxygen. When she came around, she was in the hospital.
What's the meaning of "choked"?
when something is stuck in your throat and you can't breathe
Where can I find a library? Can you tell me ________?
Can you tell me when I can find a library?
Someone who speaks more that one language
Akbar speaks 4 languages. He is __________.
multilingual
Ben's birthday is on September _____
26 Feb
Explain the difference between unemployed and retired. Give examples if you can.
Unemployed means not having a job.
Retired means to be of the age when you don't have to work anymore. (depends on your country's laws)
What's illegal in Queensland, Australia?
In Queensland, Australia, it's illegal to own a pet rabbit unless you're a magician.
How much is it? Do you have any idea ______?
Do you have any idea how much it is?
Someone who learned to speak a language as part of his or her childhood
Alex is a _______ Spanish speaker even though she wasn’t born in Argentina. Her mom raised her bilingual.
Native
Ntanda's birthday is on December _____
26 Feb
What's a popular Australian word for "friend" or "pal' that they use for everyone?
mate
What did sushi say to a bee?
Wasabi (= What's up bee?)
What time does the film start? Do you know ____?
Do you know when the film starts?
To understand important truths about a subject
Doing research helps linguists ______ into the culture they are studying.
Gain insight
Ansgar's birthday is on July _____
26 April