This is another common English expression that we use when two people or things are very different.Meaning - to be very different.Examples :- Bob and John might be identical twins but their personalities are like chalk and cheese. They are very different people.- Barclays and Lloyds are both banks but like chalk and cheese when it comes to customer service. In … [Read more...] about English Expression – chalk and cheese
Improve your English pronunciation
Improve your English pronunciationIn this lesson, Stuart shows you how to improve your English pronunciation in a simple way. This lesson is especially useful if you are an intermediate or lower learner of English. In this English lesson, Stuart shows you how to easily improve your English pronunciation by using a dictionary and a phonemic chart. Perfect for … [Read more...] about Improve your English pronunciation
Business English – Venezuela struggles
Business English - Venezuela struggles with new oil priceAccording to the Financial Times, Venezuela's economy is struggling with the new price of crude oil, which has recently plummeted to less that $70 US per barrel. Watch the video and check you comprehension with the quiz. If you have any questions, leave a … [Read more...] about Business English – Venezuela struggles
English expression: Faintest idea
Improve your vocabulary with our brief audio lessons. This one is about the expression, or saying faintest idea. The meaning of this expression is: To not know anything at all about something.You have no idea what someone is talking about.Examples:'Do you know where John buys his clothes?' 'I haven't got the faintest idea.'I haven't got the faintest … [Read more...] about English expression: Faintest idea
So and such
Learn English with our grammar tutorials. In this lesson, Stuart explains how to use 'so' and 'such' correctly in English.This lesson is perfect for intermediate level English learners that want to perfect their grammar.So and Such basic structuresSo + adjective or adverbExamples: so nice, so fast, so quick, so ugly, so long, so pretty, so kind.Your car is … [Read more...] about So and such