My plans for the end of 2021 – 2022 1. Learn selected grammar, vocabulary, etc of Venya’s Pack courses 2. Learn in parallel: Grammarly 3 (,4) Destination B1+B2+C1,C2 Destination B1 Destination C1,C2 3. Pronunciation: American English Accent Course (Shana) AMERICAN
Vicky Rivera: Lesson 9
long haul Covid long haul – 1. a long distance // a long-haul flight 2. a relatively long period of time, especially a period of considerable effort or difficulty; a period of years, rather than days, weeks, or months; it
Angelo Deleo: Lesson 14
Alex 14. 16-12-2021 Problem – R sound Intonation patterns: Upward intonation: commas (,) and question mark (?) Downward intonation: periods (.) The rest is generally monotone: You will put emphasis/an increase in volume when you are emphasizing/contrasting something or
Vicky Rivera: Lesson 8
severe – severe problems, injuries, illnesses etc are very bad or very serious; серьезный, тяжелый etc booster – /ˈbuːstə $ -ər/ – 1. a small quantity of a drug that increases the effect of one that was given before, so
British English vs American English
Британский и американский английский – 10 отличий
Angelo Deleo: Lesson 13
Alex 13. 30-11-2021 If it’S hot Not that I forgot (heard “I’m not forgot”) Criteria One criterion → many criteria I started by learning the language State institution(?) State office(?) I use (heard “I’m use”) If I knew the language
Angelo Deleo: Lesson 12
Alex 12. 26-11-2021 Despite recent news, … Subscription fees Now things have changed The Friday edition I used to buy newspapers sometimes (not “I used to bought”) Inconvenient It doesn’t give any choice If you’re talking about Netflix, Mandatory /MANdatory/
Consonant Sound / t /
alveolar ridge alveolar ridge Consonant Sound / t / as in “toy” – American English Pronunciation Do NOT say the T in these 11 Common Words (Rachel)
Angelo Deleo: Lesson 11
Alex 11. 19-11-2021 I don’t know if it’s procrastination or something like that. Relaxed In the right state of mind The grass is always greener on the other side I relate – я имею отношение He thinks (not “he think”)
Minimal pairs
Similar English Vowels? Here’s How Not To Get Confused! [Minimal Pairs Guide] (Hadar) Minimal Pairs (EnglishClub)