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Cleaning π§Ό can feel like a chore sometimesβ¦ π₯± So why not try learning these 6 phrasal verbs for cleaning instead? π€© Watch Andrew clean his flat and see how many of the phrasal verbs you know.
https://youtu.be/7iv_fmcCsk0?si=y5Uy0...
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π§Ήπ§½ This weekend, we're talking about something many of us don't enjoy doing... the housework! π
The different tasks you do around the house are often called 'chores'.
Want to learn some useful vocabulary and phrasal verbs for talking about housework? Join Georgie here:
βΆοΈ https://youtu.be/d4uColx5f_M?si=CwlTK...
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π£ Check out this video for SEVEN ways to start an informal chat: youtube.com/shorts/hfX99NOl5k...
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π£οΈ Which ONE of these phrases is NOT a common way to start an informal conversation in English?
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π Thanks for all your answers to our quiz earlier. That's right - it's called 'a schwa!'
It certainly isn't always easy to recognise this sound. That's exactly why Georgie decided to dedicate a whole Live English Class to it.
π§ Missed the lesson or want to watch it again? Watch it here: youtube.com/live/I0EGFlffmcY?si=doccz4hDelOZ799t
π¬ We'd love to hear more of your examples, questions and comments, so feel free to add them below! ππ
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π£οΈ Quiz Time!
In yesterday's Live English Class, Georgie talked about this very common unstressed vowel sound in English:
/Ι/
What is it called? π€
π Cast your vote below! π―πβ¨
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Answer: The meaning of 'somewhere off the beaten track' is...
ππΆββοΈSomewhere not visited by many tourists ππΆββοΈ
Which other travel idioms do you know? π Leave a comment below! π¬π
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What do you think 'somewhere off the beaten track' means?πΊοΈπ€
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SCHWA! Have you heard of it? Are you comfortable with it? Understanding the schwa /Ι/ will make it easier to understand fast speakers, and will help you sound more natural when you speak English.
Will you join today's live English class with Georgie? πββοΈ TODAY at 13.30 UK time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0EGF... Set a reminder β‘οΈπ
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Yesterday we talked about what we like doing on holiday.
But why do we go on holiday? βI go on holiday to recharge my batteries!β
This is a great phrase to say that you really need a holiday. Find out more useful vocabulary to talk about holidaysπ !
β Easy Level: Talking about holidays πβοΈβ±οΈ Real Easy English - YouTube with Neil and Georgie https://youtu.be/N2StxicQois?si=DSKiG...
β Harder Vocabulary - Live! Holidays - with Phil
youtube.com/live/fn9mb5MKhqk?si=XeeVqdvybcOhSwOb
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