VOCABULARY
YOU SHOULD KNOW
IN ENGLISH
INDEX
MATTER
thing
TROUBLE
stuff
kind
MIND
10
WAY
DEAL
11
GO
PIECE
12
POINT
TOUCH
SECTIOn 1
THING
/ θiŋ/
what do english speaking people use "thing" for?
· CLEFT SENTENCES: "The thing I like the most..."; "One thing we should worried about is..."· INTRODUCING AND OPINION: "The thing is..." · THE + ADJECTIVE+ THING: The great thing about this car is its design. · IT'S A GOOD THING: It's a good thing they warned us about the delay, we'd have lost time at the airport. . JUST THE THING: The holiday is just the thing I needed.
SECTIOn 2
STUFF
/stʌf/
STUFF would be our "joker" if we were playing cards. You can use this card to describe almost everything (substances, things, matters, topics, stories, nonsenses...). So if you are able to take it in your vocabulary box it will be the stuff of legends!
I DON'T BELIEVE THIS STUFF
WHAT IS THIS STUFF? THIS IS FINE STUFF...when we have no idea about what it is, whatever it is...use STUFF.
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WHERE CAN I PUT THIS STUFF?
You can describe almost everything with stuff: "This is awful stuff" (after reading the latest news about The Kardashians)
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"this is crazy stuff"
"i'm tired of all this stupid stuff"
"this food is hot stuff"
Emphasising how hot is the food.HOT STUFF= impressive
=foolishness
= this is madness
"I'm very busy working and stuff"
"I don't have time for relationships and all that stuff"
"the good stuff"
Top of quality. Anything that is good
Ending a sentence without specifying more"
=those things, issues...
I COULDN'T GIVE A STUFF
That's the stuff!
DO YOUR STUFF
=Take care of your business
=I couldn't care less.
=YOU'VE DONE WELL!
SECTIOn 3
kind
/'kaind/
this is my kind of word
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You might have used this word to describe someone who's nice, friendly, polite...and even as a synomym of type, class... The thing is that natives use so much this word. Let's remember some examples and please, do not forget pronouncing the "D" at the end of it.
"This is not really my kind of bar"
"i'm not that kind of girl"
"what kind of ?"
= what type of...? what sort of...? which kind of...?
You can include a possessive article to talk about your interests
or "He's not that kind of man" (people)
"I had a kind of feeling that she wouldn't come"
"kind of"
"It's a kind of magic..."
/kaindəf/As filler word
You've just seen a film and you wanna add a personal opinion, how would you say it?
Let's see if you know how the thing works!
1. The thing is I liked most about the film was....2. The thing the film liked most about me was... 3. The thing I liked most about the film was...
The thinggg 1
A new girl just arrived at the office today. You advised her to get on well with the boss' secretary 'cause she likes to gossip and she usually badmouths everyone who's new. How do you say it to her?
Let's see if you know how the thing works!
1. The worse thing you can do is to get on the wrong side of her.2. The thing is to get on the wrong side of her. 3. The worst thing you can do is to get on the wrong side of her.
The thinggg 2
You've just jumped into a friend you haven't seen from a long time. You're about to ask for his wife, but suddenly your girlfriend who's with you warns you: They're getting a divorce! What would you say to her?
Let's see if you know how the thing works!
1. It's a good thing you told me!2. It's just the thing you told me! 3. The good thing is you told me!
The thinggg 3
You arrive home and you bump into a lot of things. you get angry and you ask...
THIS IS STUFF OF LEGENDS!
1. Whose stuff is this?2. Whose this stuff is? 3. Who's this stuff?
The good stuff! 1
You are tasting a homemade wine your friend's brought. it is the worst you've had in your life...What would you say to yourself?
THIS IS STUFF OF LEGENDS!
1. This is awesome stuff2. This is awful stuff 3. This is oral stuff
The good stuff! 2
You catch your son sniffing around your bag. He says he's looking for a tissue but you know for sure he wants money for sweets. What would you say to him?
THIS IS STUFF OF LEGENDS!
1. I know my stuff2. I don't give a stuff 3. Don't give me that stuff
The good stuff! 3
You are watching on tv a politics debate. You can't stand those people. which expression would you use to express your indignation?
It's a kind of magic!
1. He has a kind face that you want to slap2. He has the kind of face that you want to slap 3. He kind of has a face that you want to slap.
kaindaf! 1
You and your partner decide to eat out this evening. How would you ask your partner what food they want?
It's a kind of magic!
1. What kind of thing do you feel like?2. What class of food do you want? 3. What a kind thing to do!
kaindaf! 2
Your friend suggest you going out for a drink. you're exhausted. What would you say?
It's a kind of magic!
1. I'm one of a kind2. I'm kind of tired 3. I'm tired of a kind
kaindaf! 3
SECTIOn 4
WAY
/wei/
In English, as in life itself, there are many, many WAYS and many, many different WAYS to travel along those WAYS. sometimes it may be difficult and you "MAY LOSE YOUR WAY"; at other times "OBSTACLES MAY GET IN YOUR WAY" and from time to time you will feel like "YOU HAVE A LONG, LONG WAY TO GO". There will be those who tell you "THAT'S NO THE RIGHT WAY" or others telling you to "DO IT THIS WAY OR THAT WAY". Some people want to "HAVE IT BOTH WAYS", while others will insist on "HAVING IT ALL THEIR OWN WAY" . In the end you may just have to "LEARN THE HARD WAY" that "THERE IS NO EASY WAY" to "FIND YOUR OWN WAY" in life.
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Let's make way for "way"!!
· TO KNOW THE WAY: He knows his way around a computer (He knows his stuff)· TO FIND THE/ONE'S WAY: You'll soon find your way, little grasshopper (orient, know your path) · TO LEAD tHE WAY: Don't worry, I know this field, I'll lead the way (guide, go first) · TO BE ON THE/ONE'S WAY: I think he's on his way to becoming an alcoholic ( about to, in process) . TO BE IN THE WAY: You're in my way! Keep out of my way! (bother, disturb) . DO IT YOUR WAY: I love the way she walks; The way I see it; That's not the way to do it... (manner)
LEARN THE HARD WAY
THAT'S JUST HIS WAY
WHY DON'T YOU DO IT THE EASY WAY? VS. WHY DO YOU DO EVERYTHING THE HARD WAY?
You can't always get your own way
He has a way with people
YOU CAN'T Have it both ways
SECTIOn 5
GO
/gəu/
COME ON, HAVE A GO!
GO in this case means "try", "attempt" or "turn" "turn to play", "move"... even "have and argument": - It's time you had a go. - Can you have a go at solving this problem for me? - My teacher is always having a go at me because I don't do my homework. -Whose go is it? (playing cards...)
She's always on the go/we've been on the go all day
I've never met someone with so much go in them (to be full of go)
You missed a go for that wrong answer
SECTIOn 6
point
/pɔɪnt/
let's get to the point!
There's a lot of points in life: in sports, in haute couture, in surgeries...but English uses as well some beautiful points to make up some interesting expressions
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first point
"The point" in a conversation is the most important thing, aspect, item, subjetc...so:-Get to the point; Keep to the point; you're missing the point; that's not the point...
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The point is that= the thing is...
What's the point?We can also use "point" to ask for the sense of something with this structure: THE POINT IN
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1) I can't see the point in learning French.2) What's the point in going there? 3) There's no point in crying about it. But... 4) The whole point of our existence is...
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MAKING POINTS
TO MAKE A POINT means say/state something important; introduce a great idea.
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1) I want to make a point.2) That's an interesting point you made. 3) I take your point but... 4) All right, you've made your point!
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after a year of ups and downs due to the pandemic you get to attend your favourite music band's concert, but suddenly five gigantic men stand in front of you. You can't see the stage. what do you say?
Let's find our English way!
Just the way you are...1
1. Excuse me; you're on the way!2. Excuse me; you're in my way 3. Excuse me; no way!
You're going to some friends' to have dinner, you're late and they phone you to know where your are. What do you say?
Let's find our English way!
Just the way you are...2
1. We're in your way.2. That's just our way. 3. We're on the way.
You're worry about your five-year-old niece's behaviour. she gets always angry when she does not get what she wants. What should you say to her parents?
Let's find our English way!
1. She has to understand that she can't always get her own way.2. she has to understand that she is in a terrible way. 3. she has to understand that she has a way with people.
Just the way you are...3
your friend Beth gets up at 6 a.m. to go to the gym, has three kids, works as a CEO, has released four books and is raising awareness of various different causes in an ngo. How would you describe her?
It's time you had a go!
GO, GO, GO!!! 1
1. She is always on the go.2. It's always her go. 3. She's always having a go.
you're babysitting two kids. the older one's been playing with the computer all afternoon and does not let his brother play with it. What do you say to him?
It's time you had a go!
GO, GO, GO!!! 2
1. Let him have a go with it!2. Let him have a go at you! 3. Let him go!
you're playing drinking games with your friends. you begin to feel a little dizzy but you want the game to go on. How do you ask for it?
It's time you had a go!
GO, GO, GO!!! 3
1. Whose's gone?2. Whose go is it? 3. Who's going?
you're in a meeting and you come up with a wonderful idea. what do you say?
That's just the point!
..................1
1. I'd like to make a point.2. I'd like to have a pint. 3. I'd like to give you my point.
in the same meeting, someone suggested an awful idea. you want to say politely you disagree. What do you say?
That's just the point!
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1. You've made your point but...2. That's not the point... 3. I take your point but...
you're organising a party with a friend. she wants to hire a magician. you thing it's studid and childish. What do you say to her?
That's just the point!
..................3
1. What's the point to do that?2. What's the point in doing that? 3. You're missing the point.
SECTIOn 7
MATTER
/mætər/
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH MATTER?
· A matter is a task, situation, or event which you have to deal with or think about, especially one that involves problems.. "This is a serious matter"· "It's a matter of great concern to me" · "An important matter" BUT> To talk about something irrelevant · Don't worry, it doesn't matter! . No matter...=it is not important
No matter how fast you drive you won't get here sooner
-There's the matter of my salary... -That's a closed matter!
No matter how hard I try, she won't listen to me!
It's a matter of taste and a matter of style: you've either got it or you haven't
NO MATTER how/what/where/how much/who...
No matter how much money he gives me, I'm not gonna do it.
HAPPEN
mATTER
Asociado a los verbos "suceder" u "ocurrir"
Qué pasa? Qué pasó con...?.
What happenned to you!?
What's the matter with....
SECTIOn 8
TROUBLE
/ˈtrʌbəl/
HERE COMES TROUBLE!
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Problems, problems, more problems...Everybody knows what "problem" means in English. But there are countless situations where we use "trouble" instead of "problem" with the same meaning. Besides, It can mean other different things like annoyance and mess. Let's find out some useful sentences with "trouble" in common English.
In a lot of trouble!!
· TO BE IN TROUBLE: He's in a lot of financial trouble. He's in a big trouble now.. TO GET INTO TROUBLE: He's about to get into a lot of trouble.· TO LOOK FOR TROUBLE: He's looking for trouble. He's a troublemaker. · TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH: I have a lot of trouble with my back. I have trouble getting up in the mornings. (Have trouble doing sth.) · TO TAKE THE TROUBLE TO: You've taken the trouble to learn how to use it. . TO MAKE/CAUSE TROUBLE: Be good, and don't make trouble.
It's no trouble!
I hope you didn't go to the trouble of making dinner.He took the trouble to write us a thank you letter.
"To go to the trouble of doing sth."
"To take the trouble to do sth."
I go to a lot of trouble to get you this book. I don't want to put you in a lot of trouble of going there.
"To put someone to the trouble of doing sth."
"To go to a lot of trouble to do sth."
SECTIOn 10
MIND
/ˈmaɪnd/
KEEP THIS IN MIND!You refer to someone's mind when talking about their thoughts. For example, if you say that something is in your mind, you mean that you are thinking about it, and if you say that something is at the back of your mind, you mean that you are aware of it, although you are not thinking about it very much. This multifunctional word isn't as difficult as it seems. Let's see some common and useful expressions in English with MIND. So...PUT YOUR MIND TO IT!!
What do you have in mind?
Your mind is your ability to think and reason. Memory, intelligence, reason, understanding could be synonyms of mind. so, a lot of expressions with mind refer to these meanings..What do you have in mind for the new campaing?
- To keep/bear in mind
- Keep it in mind!
- My mind has gone blank
- Nothing comes to mind
- It slipped my mind
What's on your mind? (Is sth. worrying you?)
· I'm sorry, I've had a lot on my mind lately.· I can't get his comment out of my mind. · You haven't had a change of mind again, have you? It's too late to change your mind now. · Don't worry, speak your mind! . Well, you're going to have to make up your mind up sooner or later. . I have a mind of my own, you know!
you see a little boy crying alone. you wanna know ask him if he's ok. What do you say?
As a matter of fact...
What's the matter with this quizz?? (1)
1. What's the matter with you?2. What happened with you? 3. what's the matter?
Once again, your boss critices your last project. He never values your work and nothing seems to please him. You're sick and tired of it. What do you say to him?
As a matter of fact...
What's the matter with this quizz?? (2)
1. No matter what I do, it's never good enough for you.2. You're a waste of matter. 3. For much that I do, you're never happy.
You want to go on holidays with your friends, but one of them is freaking out with covid and the restrictions. persuading her will not be easy. what do you say to the others?
As a matter of fact...
What's the matter with this quizz?? (3)
1. No matter it is a difficult matter.2. What's the matter with her? 3. That will be no easy matter.
You invited you aunt Lizzy to dinner. She is a little absent-minded and got lost. when she finally gets to your home, you ask her...
Having trouble
Now, do you understand what the trouble is?(1)
1. Did you have trouble finding it?2. Did you take the trouble to find it? 3. Did you get in trouble finding it?
You're backpacking in Ireland and one night you want to sleep over at your friend's house. You don't really know her very well and you feel a little bad because she's being the perfect host. You wanna say to her that there's no need for her to bother so much, how will you say it?
Having trouble
Now, do you understand what the trouble is?(2)
1. I don't want you to make any trouble.2. I don't want you to get into a lot of trouble. 3. I don't want you to go to all this trouble.
And your Irish friend says...
Having trouble
Now, do you understand what the trouble is?(2.1)
1.You're not molesting me at all!2. It's no trouble at all! 3. You're not making any trouble!
You go to your kid's school to talk to his teacher. She is worried because your kid has the habit of messing things up and misbehaving. What does she say to you?
Having trouble
Now, do you understand what the trouble is?(3)
1. She has a habit of getting into trouble.2. He's having trouble with his habit. 3. He's having trouble getting into his habit.
A workmate has a wonderful idea for the new project, Will he share it with you? How will you ask him?
Make your mind up!
Now, do you have a mind on your own?(1)
1. What's on your mind?2. What do you have in mind? 3. What a great mind you have?
At English class, you are asked about the specific uses of perfect modals...How will you answer?
Make your mind up!
Now, do you have a mind on your own?(2)
1. I'm sorry, my mind has gone blank.2. I'm sorry...mind the gap. 3. I'm sorry...my mind is a blanket.
A friend asks you if you know why Andy is behaving weird these days. You thing he's worried about some kind of family business. which of these answers will be the most accurate one?
Make your mind up!
Now, do you have a mind on your own?(3)
1. Mind your own business.2. He's out of his mind. 3. He has a lot on his mind.
SECTIOn 10
DEAL
/diːl/
Here's the deal!
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If you say that you need or have a great deal of or a good deal of a particular thing, you are emphasizing that you need or have a lot of it. So, A deal of something is a lot of it. BUt, if you make a deal, do a deal, or cut a deal, you complete an agreement or an arrangement with someone, especially in business.
So...what is the deal exactly?
· To make a deal with someone: "Let's make a deal!"; "It's a deal".· To get a good deal: "I got a good deal on this car. I only cost me 9,000 €". · "I have a great deal to tell you". "They have a great deal of money". "This award means a great deal to me". · This is a big deal= "This is a very important matter" . This is no big deal= It is not important, it isn't worthy...
Your decision will make a great deal of difference to the company.
What I would like to know is what we get out of this deal...
I've given your idea a great deal of thought
SECTIOn 11
PIECE
/piːs/
A piece of something is an amount of it that has been broken off, torn off, or cut off: a piece of cake, a piece of wood, a piece of paper... However, Anglo-Saxons use this word to complement a great assortment of objects that have little to do with each other: toast, advice, furniture, news, papers, data, garments, evidence...it is also used in many commonly used and common expressions. -Let me give you a good piece of advice...
a piece of...
-A nice piece of furniture...-An interesting piece of information... - A conclusive piece of evidence... -A piece of paper... -A hot piece of toast... -A terrible piece of work... -A piece of clothing... -A piece of advice... -I'm afraid I have a bad piece of news about...
To fall to pieces
be in pieces
go to pieces
Of course if you buy a cheap piece of furniture like that, it's going to fall to pieces in no time
I'm in pieces, I've just come back from a five-day music festival
Whenever he has to give a speech in public he goes to pieces
SECTIOn 12
TOUCH
/tʌtʃ/
One question: Do you know how to name the five senses in English?
Sight, sound, smell, taste and....touch!
· GET IN TOUCH· BE IN TOUCH · KEEP IN TOUCH ·STAY IN TOUCH .LOSE TOUCH .BE OUT OF TOUCH
touch
A TOUCH OF...
touches
I don't think he was completely serious when he said it; there's usually a touch of irony in most things he says.
We've nearly decorated the living room; we just have to put some finishing touches to the walls.
This place look like a men's changing room, it could do with a woman's touch.
A friend tells you she come across an former teacher of yours the other day and she talked you up. How does your friend say that idea?
Big deal!
It's no big deal (1)
1. She thinks a great deal of you.2. She made a great deal with you. 3. You stink a great deal to her.
Your neighbour who is a real gossip, tells you she jumped into Sergio Ramos in a restaurant. You don't give a s***, and ironically says..
Big deal!
It's no big deal (2)
1. A great deal!.2. Big deal! 3. The New Deal!.
Your 17-year-old daughter wants to go to itALY WITH HER FRIENDS THIS SUMMER. YOU SAY TO HER THAT SHE CAN GO under the conditions of getting great marks at the end of the term. she agrees, What does she say?
Big deal!
It's no big deal (3)
1. It's a done deal!.2. Big deal! 3. It's a deal!
Your dad is driving you to your first day of uni an he wants to counsel you...what does he say?
A piece of..
1. I'm going to give you a piece of advise very important.2. I'm going to give you a very important piece. 3. I'm going to give you a very important piece of advice.
This exercise is in pieces(1)
Your friend is a freak of football and he's crying 'cause his team has lost. How would you describe his mood?
A piece of..
1. He's in pieces.2. He's falling into pisces. 3. He's picking up the pieces.
This exercise is in pieces(2)
You've had enough of covid news and you find an article online about the remedy for eternal youth. What you you say to your friends?
A piece of..
1. I have terrible news for you.2. I read a great piece of news the other day. 3. Oh no! I'm in pieces.
This exercise is in pieces(3)
Your best friend is going to live in Brussels, what do you say to her?
Nice touch!
1. Keep touching me.2. Stay in touch. 3. Don't lose your touch!
Are you a sure touch?(1)
You are not feeling well today and you decide to call your boss to tell him You're not going to work today. What do you say?
Nice touch!
1. I have a touch of fever.2. I'm in touch with fever. 3. I'm getting feverish touches.
Are you a sure touch?(2)
You have a friend who seems lika a dinosaur when it comes to social media. What do you say to him?
Nice touch!
1. You're totally not in touch2. You're totally out of touch. 3. You've totally lost touch.
Are you a sure touch?(3)
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Transcript
VOCABULARY
YOU SHOULD KNOW
IN ENGLISH
INDEX
MATTER
thing
TROUBLE
stuff
kind
MIND
10
WAY
DEAL
11
GO
PIECE
12
POINT
TOUCH
SECTIOn 1
THING
/ θiŋ/
what do english speaking people use "thing" for?
· CLEFT SENTENCES: "The thing I like the most..."; "One thing we should worried about is..."· INTRODUCING AND OPINION: "The thing is..." · THE + ADJECTIVE+ THING: The great thing about this car is its design. · IT'S A GOOD THING: It's a good thing they warned us about the delay, we'd have lost time at the airport. . JUST THE THING: The holiday is just the thing I needed.
SECTIOn 2
STUFF
/stʌf/
STUFF would be our "joker" if we were playing cards. You can use this card to describe almost everything (substances, things, matters, topics, stories, nonsenses...). So if you are able to take it in your vocabulary box it will be the stuff of legends!
I DON'T BELIEVE THIS STUFF
WHAT IS THIS STUFF? THIS IS FINE STUFF...when we have no idea about what it is, whatever it is...use STUFF.
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WHERE CAN I PUT THIS STUFF?
You can describe almost everything with stuff: "This is awful stuff" (after reading the latest news about The Kardashians)
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"this is crazy stuff"
"i'm tired of all this stupid stuff"
"this food is hot stuff"
Emphasising how hot is the food.HOT STUFF= impressive
=foolishness
= this is madness
"I'm very busy working and stuff"
"I don't have time for relationships and all that stuff"
"the good stuff"
Top of quality. Anything that is good
Ending a sentence without specifying more"
=those things, issues...
I COULDN'T GIVE A STUFF
That's the stuff!
DO YOUR STUFF
=Take care of your business
=I couldn't care less.
=YOU'VE DONE WELL!
SECTIOn 3
kind
/'kaind/
this is my kind of word
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You might have used this word to describe someone who's nice, friendly, polite...and even as a synomym of type, class... The thing is that natives use so much this word. Let's remember some examples and please, do not forget pronouncing the "D" at the end of it.
"This is not really my kind of bar"
"i'm not that kind of girl"
"what kind of ?"
= what type of...? what sort of...? which kind of...?
You can include a possessive article to talk about your interests
or "He's not that kind of man" (people)
"I had a kind of feeling that she wouldn't come"
"kind of"
"It's a kind of magic..."
/kaindəf/As filler word
You've just seen a film and you wanna add a personal opinion, how would you say it?
Let's see if you know how the thing works!
1. The thing is I liked most about the film was....2. The thing the film liked most about me was... 3. The thing I liked most about the film was...
The thinggg 1
A new girl just arrived at the office today. You advised her to get on well with the boss' secretary 'cause she likes to gossip and she usually badmouths everyone who's new. How do you say it to her?
Let's see if you know how the thing works!
1. The worse thing you can do is to get on the wrong side of her.2. The thing is to get on the wrong side of her. 3. The worst thing you can do is to get on the wrong side of her.
The thinggg 2
You've just jumped into a friend you haven't seen from a long time. You're about to ask for his wife, but suddenly your girlfriend who's with you warns you: They're getting a divorce! What would you say to her?
Let's see if you know how the thing works!
1. It's a good thing you told me!2. It's just the thing you told me! 3. The good thing is you told me!
The thinggg 3
You arrive home and you bump into a lot of things. you get angry and you ask...
THIS IS STUFF OF LEGENDS!
1. Whose stuff is this?2. Whose this stuff is? 3. Who's this stuff?
The good stuff! 1
You are tasting a homemade wine your friend's brought. it is the worst you've had in your life...What would you say to yourself?
THIS IS STUFF OF LEGENDS!
1. This is awesome stuff2. This is awful stuff 3. This is oral stuff
The good stuff! 2
You catch your son sniffing around your bag. He says he's looking for a tissue but you know for sure he wants money for sweets. What would you say to him?
THIS IS STUFF OF LEGENDS!
1. I know my stuff2. I don't give a stuff 3. Don't give me that stuff
The good stuff! 3
You are watching on tv a politics debate. You can't stand those people. which expression would you use to express your indignation?
It's a kind of magic!
1. He has a kind face that you want to slap2. He has the kind of face that you want to slap 3. He kind of has a face that you want to slap.
kaindaf! 1
You and your partner decide to eat out this evening. How would you ask your partner what food they want?
It's a kind of magic!
1. What kind of thing do you feel like?2. What class of food do you want? 3. What a kind thing to do!
kaindaf! 2
Your friend suggest you going out for a drink. you're exhausted. What would you say?
It's a kind of magic!
1. I'm one of a kind2. I'm kind of tired 3. I'm tired of a kind
kaindaf! 3
SECTIOn 4
WAY
/wei/
In English, as in life itself, there are many, many WAYS and many, many different WAYS to travel along those WAYS. sometimes it may be difficult and you "MAY LOSE YOUR WAY"; at other times "OBSTACLES MAY GET IN YOUR WAY" and from time to time you will feel like "YOU HAVE A LONG, LONG WAY TO GO". There will be those who tell you "THAT'S NO THE RIGHT WAY" or others telling you to "DO IT THIS WAY OR THAT WAY". Some people want to "HAVE IT BOTH WAYS", while others will insist on "HAVING IT ALL THEIR OWN WAY" . In the end you may just have to "LEARN THE HARD WAY" that "THERE IS NO EASY WAY" to "FIND YOUR OWN WAY" in life.
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Let's make way for "way"!!
· TO KNOW THE WAY: He knows his way around a computer (He knows his stuff)· TO FIND THE/ONE'S WAY: You'll soon find your way, little grasshopper (orient, know your path) · TO LEAD tHE WAY: Don't worry, I know this field, I'll lead the way (guide, go first) · TO BE ON THE/ONE'S WAY: I think he's on his way to becoming an alcoholic ( about to, in process) . TO BE IN THE WAY: You're in my way! Keep out of my way! (bother, disturb) . DO IT YOUR WAY: I love the way she walks; The way I see it; That's not the way to do it... (manner)
LEARN THE HARD WAY
THAT'S JUST HIS WAY
WHY DON'T YOU DO IT THE EASY WAY? VS. WHY DO YOU DO EVERYTHING THE HARD WAY?
You can't always get your own way
He has a way with people
YOU CAN'T Have it both ways
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GO
/gəu/
COME ON, HAVE A GO!
GO in this case means "try", "attempt" or "turn" "turn to play", "move"... even "have and argument": - It's time you had a go. - Can you have a go at solving this problem for me? - My teacher is always having a go at me because I don't do my homework. -Whose go is it? (playing cards...)
She's always on the go/we've been on the go all day
I've never met someone with so much go in them (to be full of go)
You missed a go for that wrong answer
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point
/pɔɪnt/
let's get to the point!
There's a lot of points in life: in sports, in haute couture, in surgeries...but English uses as well some beautiful points to make up some interesting expressions
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first point
"The point" in a conversation is the most important thing, aspect, item, subjetc...so:-Get to the point; Keep to the point; you're missing the point; that's not the point...
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The point is that= the thing is...
What's the point?We can also use "point" to ask for the sense of something with this structure: THE POINT IN
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1) I can't see the point in learning French.2) What's the point in going there? 3) There's no point in crying about it. But... 4) The whole point of our existence is...
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MAKING POINTS
TO MAKE A POINT means say/state something important; introduce a great idea.
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1) I want to make a point.2) That's an interesting point you made. 3) I take your point but... 4) All right, you've made your point!
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after a year of ups and downs due to the pandemic you get to attend your favourite music band's concert, but suddenly five gigantic men stand in front of you. You can't see the stage. what do you say?
Let's find our English way!
Just the way you are...1
1. Excuse me; you're on the way!2. Excuse me; you're in my way 3. Excuse me; no way!
You're going to some friends' to have dinner, you're late and they phone you to know where your are. What do you say?
Let's find our English way!
Just the way you are...2
1. We're in your way.2. That's just our way. 3. We're on the way.
You're worry about your five-year-old niece's behaviour. she gets always angry when she does not get what she wants. What should you say to her parents?
Let's find our English way!
1. She has to understand that she can't always get her own way.2. she has to understand that she is in a terrible way. 3. she has to understand that she has a way with people.
Just the way you are...3
your friend Beth gets up at 6 a.m. to go to the gym, has three kids, works as a CEO, has released four books and is raising awareness of various different causes in an ngo. How would you describe her?
It's time you had a go!
GO, GO, GO!!! 1
1. She is always on the go.2. It's always her go. 3. She's always having a go.
you're babysitting two kids. the older one's been playing with the computer all afternoon and does not let his brother play with it. What do you say to him?
It's time you had a go!
GO, GO, GO!!! 2
1. Let him have a go with it!2. Let him have a go at you! 3. Let him go!
you're playing drinking games with your friends. you begin to feel a little dizzy but you want the game to go on. How do you ask for it?
It's time you had a go!
GO, GO, GO!!! 3
1. Whose's gone?2. Whose go is it? 3. Who's going?
you're in a meeting and you come up with a wonderful idea. what do you say?
That's just the point!
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1. I'd like to make a point.2. I'd like to have a pint. 3. I'd like to give you my point.
in the same meeting, someone suggested an awful idea. you want to say politely you disagree. What do you say?
That's just the point!
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1. You've made your point but...2. That's not the point... 3. I take your point but...
you're organising a party with a friend. she wants to hire a magician. you thing it's studid and childish. What do you say to her?
That's just the point!
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1. What's the point to do that?2. What's the point in doing that? 3. You're missing the point.
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MATTER
/mætər/
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH MATTER?
· A matter is a task, situation, or event which you have to deal with or think about, especially one that involves problems.. "This is a serious matter"· "It's a matter of great concern to me" · "An important matter" BUT> To talk about something irrelevant · Don't worry, it doesn't matter! . No matter...=it is not important
No matter how fast you drive you won't get here sooner
-There's the matter of my salary... -That's a closed matter!
No matter how hard I try, she won't listen to me!
It's a matter of taste and a matter of style: you've either got it or you haven't
NO MATTER how/what/where/how much/who...
No matter how much money he gives me, I'm not gonna do it.
HAPPEN
mATTER
Asociado a los verbos "suceder" u "ocurrir"
Qué pasa? Qué pasó con...?.
What happenned to you!?
What's the matter with....
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TROUBLE
/ˈtrʌbəl/
HERE COMES TROUBLE!
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Problems, problems, more problems...Everybody knows what "problem" means in English. But there are countless situations where we use "trouble" instead of "problem" with the same meaning. Besides, It can mean other different things like annoyance and mess. Let's find out some useful sentences with "trouble" in common English.
In a lot of trouble!!
· TO BE IN TROUBLE: He's in a lot of financial trouble. He's in a big trouble now.. TO GET INTO TROUBLE: He's about to get into a lot of trouble.· TO LOOK FOR TROUBLE: He's looking for trouble. He's a troublemaker. · TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH: I have a lot of trouble with my back. I have trouble getting up in the mornings. (Have trouble doing sth.) · TO TAKE THE TROUBLE TO: You've taken the trouble to learn how to use it. . TO MAKE/CAUSE TROUBLE: Be good, and don't make trouble.
It's no trouble!
I hope you didn't go to the trouble of making dinner.He took the trouble to write us a thank you letter.
"To go to the trouble of doing sth."
"To take the trouble to do sth."
I go to a lot of trouble to get you this book. I don't want to put you in a lot of trouble of going there.
"To put someone to the trouble of doing sth."
"To go to a lot of trouble to do sth."
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MIND
/ˈmaɪnd/
KEEP THIS IN MIND!You refer to someone's mind when talking about their thoughts. For example, if you say that something is in your mind, you mean that you are thinking about it, and if you say that something is at the back of your mind, you mean that you are aware of it, although you are not thinking about it very much. This multifunctional word isn't as difficult as it seems. Let's see some common and useful expressions in English with MIND. So...PUT YOUR MIND TO IT!!
What do you have in mind?
Your mind is your ability to think and reason. Memory, intelligence, reason, understanding could be synonyms of mind. so, a lot of expressions with mind refer to these meanings..What do you have in mind for the new campaing?
What's on your mind? (Is sth. worrying you?)
· I'm sorry, I've had a lot on my mind lately.· I can't get his comment out of my mind. · You haven't had a change of mind again, have you? It's too late to change your mind now. · Don't worry, speak your mind! . Well, you're going to have to make up your mind up sooner or later. . I have a mind of my own, you know!
you see a little boy crying alone. you wanna know ask him if he's ok. What do you say?
As a matter of fact...
What's the matter with this quizz?? (1)
1. What's the matter with you?2. What happened with you? 3. what's the matter?
Once again, your boss critices your last project. He never values your work and nothing seems to please him. You're sick and tired of it. What do you say to him?
As a matter of fact...
What's the matter with this quizz?? (2)
1. No matter what I do, it's never good enough for you.2. You're a waste of matter. 3. For much that I do, you're never happy.
You want to go on holidays with your friends, but one of them is freaking out with covid and the restrictions. persuading her will not be easy. what do you say to the others?
As a matter of fact...
What's the matter with this quizz?? (3)
1. No matter it is a difficult matter.2. What's the matter with her? 3. That will be no easy matter.
You invited you aunt Lizzy to dinner. She is a little absent-minded and got lost. when she finally gets to your home, you ask her...
Having trouble
Now, do you understand what the trouble is?(1)
1. Did you have trouble finding it?2. Did you take the trouble to find it? 3. Did you get in trouble finding it?
You're backpacking in Ireland and one night you want to sleep over at your friend's house. You don't really know her very well and you feel a little bad because she's being the perfect host. You wanna say to her that there's no need for her to bother so much, how will you say it?
Having trouble
Now, do you understand what the trouble is?(2)
1. I don't want you to make any trouble.2. I don't want you to get into a lot of trouble. 3. I don't want you to go to all this trouble.
And your Irish friend says...
Having trouble
Now, do you understand what the trouble is?(2.1)
1.You're not molesting me at all!2. It's no trouble at all! 3. You're not making any trouble!
You go to your kid's school to talk to his teacher. She is worried because your kid has the habit of messing things up and misbehaving. What does she say to you?
Having trouble
Now, do you understand what the trouble is?(3)
1. She has a habit of getting into trouble.2. He's having trouble with his habit. 3. He's having trouble getting into his habit.
A workmate has a wonderful idea for the new project, Will he share it with you? How will you ask him?
Make your mind up!
Now, do you have a mind on your own?(1)
1. What's on your mind?2. What do you have in mind? 3. What a great mind you have?
At English class, you are asked about the specific uses of perfect modals...How will you answer?
Make your mind up!
Now, do you have a mind on your own?(2)
1. I'm sorry, my mind has gone blank.2. I'm sorry...mind the gap. 3. I'm sorry...my mind is a blanket.
A friend asks you if you know why Andy is behaving weird these days. You thing he's worried about some kind of family business. which of these answers will be the most accurate one?
Make your mind up!
Now, do you have a mind on your own?(3)
1. Mind your own business.2. He's out of his mind. 3. He has a lot on his mind.
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DEAL
/diːl/
Here's the deal!
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If you say that you need or have a great deal of or a good deal of a particular thing, you are emphasizing that you need or have a lot of it. So, A deal of something is a lot of it. BUt, if you make a deal, do a deal, or cut a deal, you complete an agreement or an arrangement with someone, especially in business.
So...what is the deal exactly?
· To make a deal with someone: "Let's make a deal!"; "It's a deal".· To get a good deal: "I got a good deal on this car. I only cost me 9,000 €". · "I have a great deal to tell you". "They have a great deal of money". "This award means a great deal to me". · This is a big deal= "This is a very important matter" . This is no big deal= It is not important, it isn't worthy...
Your decision will make a great deal of difference to the company.
What I would like to know is what we get out of this deal...
I've given your idea a great deal of thought
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PIECE
/piːs/
A piece of something is an amount of it that has been broken off, torn off, or cut off: a piece of cake, a piece of wood, a piece of paper... However, Anglo-Saxons use this word to complement a great assortment of objects that have little to do with each other: toast, advice, furniture, news, papers, data, garments, evidence...it is also used in many commonly used and common expressions. -Let me give you a good piece of advice...
a piece of...
-A nice piece of furniture...-An interesting piece of information... - A conclusive piece of evidence... -A piece of paper... -A hot piece of toast... -A terrible piece of work... -A piece of clothing... -A piece of advice... -I'm afraid I have a bad piece of news about...
To fall to pieces
be in pieces
go to pieces
Of course if you buy a cheap piece of furniture like that, it's going to fall to pieces in no time
I'm in pieces, I've just come back from a five-day music festival
Whenever he has to give a speech in public he goes to pieces
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TOUCH
/tʌtʃ/
One question: Do you know how to name the five senses in English?
Sight, sound, smell, taste and....touch!
· GET IN TOUCH· BE IN TOUCH · KEEP IN TOUCH ·STAY IN TOUCH .LOSE TOUCH .BE OUT OF TOUCH
touch
A TOUCH OF...
touches
I don't think he was completely serious when he said it; there's usually a touch of irony in most things he says.
We've nearly decorated the living room; we just have to put some finishing touches to the walls.
This place look like a men's changing room, it could do with a woman's touch.
A friend tells you she come across an former teacher of yours the other day and she talked you up. How does your friend say that idea?
Big deal!
It's no big deal (1)
1. She thinks a great deal of you.2. She made a great deal with you. 3. You stink a great deal to her.
Your neighbour who is a real gossip, tells you she jumped into Sergio Ramos in a restaurant. You don't give a s***, and ironically says..
Big deal!
It's no big deal (2)
1. A great deal!.2. Big deal! 3. The New Deal!.
Your 17-year-old daughter wants to go to itALY WITH HER FRIENDS THIS SUMMER. YOU SAY TO HER THAT SHE CAN GO under the conditions of getting great marks at the end of the term. she agrees, What does she say?
Big deal!
It's no big deal (3)
1. It's a done deal!.2. Big deal! 3. It's a deal!
Your dad is driving you to your first day of uni an he wants to counsel you...what does he say?
A piece of..
1. I'm going to give you a piece of advise very important.2. I'm going to give you a very important piece. 3. I'm going to give you a very important piece of advice.
This exercise is in pieces(1)
Your friend is a freak of football and he's crying 'cause his team has lost. How would you describe his mood?
A piece of..
1. He's in pieces.2. He's falling into pisces. 3. He's picking up the pieces.
This exercise is in pieces(2)
You've had enough of covid news and you find an article online about the remedy for eternal youth. What you you say to your friends?
A piece of..
1. I have terrible news for you.2. I read a great piece of news the other day. 3. Oh no! I'm in pieces.
This exercise is in pieces(3)
Your best friend is going to live in Brussels, what do you say to her?
Nice touch!
1. Keep touching me.2. Stay in touch. 3. Don't lose your touch!
Are you a sure touch?(1)
You are not feeling well today and you decide to call your boss to tell him You're not going to work today. What do you say?
Nice touch!
1. I have a touch of fever.2. I'm in touch with fever. 3. I'm getting feverish touches.
Are you a sure touch?(2)
You have a friend who seems lika a dinosaur when it comes to social media. What do you say to him?
Nice touch!
1. You're totally not in touch2. You're totally out of touch. 3. You've totally lost touch.
Are you a sure touch?(3)