Reposting this lesson because it's Wimbledon time again!
'Game, set and match.'
"The Wimbledon Tennis Championships take place at the beginning of every summer in South-West London.
I don't think I know anyone who hasn't tried Coca-Cola, or 'Coke'.
One of my best friends drinks it instead of coffee to get her going in the morning!
I'm sure this is not advisable, but then again, neither is coffee.
Here is some interesting information about the beverage.
Read through it then see if you can fit the vocabulary in the correct gaps.
I've given you the meanings of the world to help you out.
Lesson by Caroline
Summer's officially here in Europe and rest of the northern hemisphere. In Malta the weather's amazing and there are already plenty of tourists around soaking up the sun and relaxing on the beaches.
When you arrive in a new place it's always a good idea to ask the locals for advice on the best things to see and do. Maltese people are exceptionally friendly and more than happy to give visitors advice. If you ever come here, don't be shy to ask for a recommendation!
I live in London and lead a very hectic life so sometimes it’s great to get away.
The beaches in England aren't exactly like Hawaii's, but they are beautiful and wonderful to visit and relax.
I'm very lucky that I grew up in a seaside town and can visit my parents when I need some sea air.
Here is some information about some beautiful and special beaches in England. Read through the text and test how well you understand it by putting the vocabulary in the correct gaps.
Meaning:
To say clearly what you think or feel about something, however unpleasant or awkward it.
To make no bones about something means to say something in a way that leaves no doubt, or to have no objection to it.
Countable
Countable nouns have plurals and can be used with a/an.
Potato is a countable noun. You can have a potato and potatoes.
Uncountable
Uncountable nouns have no plurals, and cannot normally be used with a/an.
Sugar is an uncountable noun. You cannot have a sugar or sugars.
When we speak to co-workers, friends or family in a social situation, some common expressions are used again and again.
This is very common for when we say "Hello" and "Good-bye".
The use of some and any is easily confused.
Some means a certain (not large) number of something and is used in positive sentences, and questions when we expect the answer to be yes, such as in requests and offers.
Any is used instead of some in negative sentences, and most questions.
For example:
At EC San Deigo English school they recently had a class discussion on Bucket Lists.
A Bucket List is where you write down all of the things you want to do in your life before you die.
The term comes from the slang idiom "to kick the bucket" meaning "to die".
Today's joke is based on two meanings of bring down.
Bring down: Make someone depressed, unhappy or exhausted. Get Down can also be used:
"This rainy weather is really bringing me down."
