This is another common English expression that we use on a regular basis.If you rub someone up the wrong way you bother, irritate, annoy them.You piss someone off. You get under their skin. Maybe it is something you say. Maybe it is something you do. In any case. You irritate the other person.I remember when I was a child that I always used to rub my sisters up … [Read more...] about English expression – Rub up the wrong way
B2 (upper-intermediate)
Video – Russian men shave in protest
Video Quiz - Russian men shave in protestWatch the video and test your comprehension [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" … [Read more...] about Video – Russian men shave in protest
English grammar – clauses of purpose
What are clauses of purpose?In this English lesson you will learn about the very important clauses of purpose and how we use them in English.Some of the main clauses of purpose are:in order that, so that, in order to, so as to, in caseWe use them to answer the question Why? or What for?Clause of purpose + infinitiveWe play sport to, in order to, so … [Read more...] about English grammar – clauses of purpose
English expression – make ends meet
To make ends meet is an English expression that means that you have, or earn enough money to meet your basic needs and expenses.Like a lot of people, I live from pay check to pay check. I don't earn much money so every month can be a struggle.I have trouble to save money. It is not easy for me to put food on the table. Times are tough.Examples:Joe's salary is … [Read more...] about English expression – make ends meet
English expression – Money does not grow on trees
If someone uses the expression 'money doesn't grow on trees', they mean that money is hard to get, or earn. It is not easy to obtain.You have to work hard to earn money. It does not come easily for many people.Children often think that money is easy to earn because they see their parents spending but not earning money.For example, it is quite common when people … [Read more...] about English expression – Money does not grow on trees