Fri, Jun 6, 2014
Friends discuss what happens when someone pops the question, and a lesson features phrasal verbs that you can make with "ask." Other topics include vocabulary for the gym and synonyms for "clothing."
Fri, Jun 6, 2014
A soap opera characterizes the rare condition of amnesia, and real people offer advice for when you forget someone's birthday. In other lessons, the homonyms "you're" and "your" are reviewed and the meaning of "brainstorming" is explained.
Fri, Jun 13, 2014
Real people give advice for how to ask someone on a date and soap opera characters talk about "Mr. Right." Other topics include a lesson in phrasal verbs highlighting the verb "cut."
Fri, Jun 13, 2014
A lesson shows the difference between "poor" and "pour," and a skit discovers what it means to "sing for your supper." Other topics include phrasal verbs that begin with "bring" and writing to a pen pal.
A conversation shows the real meaning of "a taste of your own medicine," and advice is given about how to call in sick for work. Other topics include the difference between the homonyms "too," "to," and "two".
A conversation between a patient and doctor provides useful vocabulary for talking about health care. Many synonyms for "nausea" are also highlighted. In another lesson, the difference between "affect" and "effect" is explained.
A misunderstanding occurs over the phrase "break a leg," a lesson highlights phrasal verbs made with "break," and other ways to talk about a bathroom break are featured. In another conversation, friends get ready for a night out.
Synonyms for "argument" are discussed, and a conflict breaks out between two coworkers. In a soap opera, characters use vocabulary for "going steady."
A dialogue about a bonus uses key workplace phrases, and a misunderstanding about the phrase "work your socks off" is resolved. Other topics include synonyms for "healthy" and phrasal verbs made with "write."
A new employee speaks useful phrases for the first day of a job, and a dialogue showcases synonyms for being unemployed. In another lesson, the homonyms "find" and "fined" are highlighted.
A discussion at work demonstrates how to extend a deadline. In another conversation, characters find out what it means when something sneaks up on you. Other subjects include the irregular verb forms "drive," "drove," and "driven."
A car mechanic uses helpful vocabulary in a repair shop, and the expression "bumper to bumper" is explained. Other topics include the difference between "fewer" and "less," as well as the homonyms "one" and "won."
A lesson demonstrates how to call in sick for work. Another conversation highlights synonyms for being ill. Other topics include the irregular verb forms "ring," "rang," and "rung."
The expression "my head is pounding" is explained, and a conversation showcases ways to describe pain. Other topics include phrasal verbs with "fill" and the difference between "because" and "because of."
A letter to a friend provides an example for casual writing, and the expression "the pen is mightier than the sword" is explained. Later, a grammar game show describes how to use "still" and "always."
Conversations demonstrate how sarcasm and exaggeration can describe being full, and real people give advice about how to tell someone you're no longer hungry. In another lesson, the difference between "wear" and "where" is explained.
On location at a surprise birthday party, a party-goer highlights birthday vocabulary. Another conversation demonstrates how to buy a birthday cake. A misunderstanding over the phrase "have your cake and eat it too" also occurs.
A trip to the bar features many synonyms for "drunk," and Chef's recipe for a milkshake makes for a special treat. Later, a game creates a fun way to practice the irregular verb forms "drink," "drank," and "drunk."
At a deli, vocabulary for buying steaks is highlighted. Later, Chef shares a recipe for an ice cream sundae. In another conversation, two friends use sarcasm and exaggeration to describe hunger.
Someone cleaning his house is interrupted by a game featuring the verbs "say" and "said." The difference between "maid" and "made" is also discussed. In the kitchen, Chef share a recipe for grilled cheese.
Friends discuss the best way to deal with a child's bully, and a coworker confronts someone about body odour. Other topics include synonyms for "a difficult situation."
A trip to the public pool requires some unusual vocabulary. In other conversations, the idiom "cool as a cucumber" is explained, and phrasal verbs with "grow" are defined.
Conflict terminology is discussed through various sketches and games.
At a restaurant, vocabulary for ordering food and drink is used. In another conversation, a misunderstanding about paying for a bill is resolved. Real people give advice for describing something delicious.
Friends cool down at a public pool and use some specialized language. A misunderstanding reveals what a "heat wave" is. In another conversation, a heated argument breaks out.
Someone professes his undying love with the language of romance, and terms of endearment are highlighted. Other topics include phrasal verbs with "do" and irregular verb forms of "do."
Examples of common situations, including scheduling a meeting and ordering coffee, are featured. Other ways to say "mistake" and the difference between "everyday" and "every day" are also covered.
A conversation highlights useful phrases for a yearly evaluation, and the idiom "with flying colours" is explained. Other topics include small talk and the irregular verb forms of "have."
A conversation provides tips for sending a memo and two coworkers use sarcasm and exaggeration to complain about working late. The expression "there's more than one way to skin a cat" is also a topic of conversation.
Coworkers demonstrate how to ask for help at work and what the expression "get your ducks in a row" mean. A recipe for macaroni and cheese defines cooking terms.
A dialogue shows what to say to your boss when you're late for work, and friends use sarcasm and exaggeration to complain about a late arrival. The expression "rise and shine" is also covered.
A job interview highlights common questions to prepare for. A misunderstanding leads to a lesson about "wearing many hats." Other topics include phrasal verbs with "look" and other ways to say "physically attractive."
A conversation demonstrates how to call a school when your child is sick, and the expression "sick as a dog" is explained. Two friends also express themselves through sarcasm and exaggeration.
A telephone conversation demonstrates how to make a doctor's appointment. The expression "under the weather" is explained, and people give advice about effective home remedies.
A dialogue requires specialized language to draft a memo. A recipe for pasta salad and phrasal verbs with "close" are also shared.
A soap opera shows what can happen after a breakup, and a lesson explains what it means to "fall for" someone. A grammar game show also explains when to use "so" and "neither."
Friends use specialized vocabulary while in a bookstore, and a conversation reveals what it means to be "in someone's good books." A grammar game show also explains when to use "whose" and "who's."
A conversation at a picnic uses some specialized vocabulary, and other ways to say "meal" are featured. Also, real people give advice about thanking someone for a meal.
A dialogue at a bakery used specialized vocabulary for baked goods. The expression "piece of cake" is also explained. Other subjects include phrasal verbs with "put" and giving compliments.
At a deli counter, a conversation highlights vocabulary for buying meat. A misunderstanding occurs because of the expression "food for thought." A grammar game show explains how to use "neither" and "nor."
A conversation demonstrates how to report a stolen object, and the expression "steal my heart" is explained. Other subjects include phrasal verbs you can make with "burn" and the irregular verb "blow."
Friends use some specialized vocabulary at a bowling alley, and real people share their favourite sports idioms. The expression "get the ball rolling" is also explained.
Common vocabulary for the library is defined. The expression "throw the book at someone" is also discussed. In a soap opera, blackmail complicates matters for a character.
A soap opera provides an example of a love letter, and other ways to say "love" are discussed. A misunderstanding also happens because of the expression "go steady."
A conversation provides useful vocabulary for anyone looking for an apartment, and real people give advice related to apartment-hunting.
A telephone call demonstrates what to say to a boss when you have to care for a sick child. Other ways to say "pregnant" and phrasal verbs with "hand" are other topics of discussion.
A conversation demonstrates phrases to use when calling about a bill, and real people give advice about phoning a company. Other subjects include phrasal verbs with "pass" and the expression "curiosity killed the cat."
A dialogue contains many ways to say "husband," and the meaning of "gold digger" is revealed in a soap opera. The subjects of hairstyles and the homonyms "sealing" and "ceiling" are also covered.
A conversation features multiple ways to say "amazing," and real people share how they say that something is mind-blowing. Another lesson defines the homonyms "pique," "peak," and "peek."
At a store, vocabulary for clothes shopping is used. Other ways to say "inexpensive" and phrasal verbs with "sell" are also covered. A grammar game show explains when to use "you and I" and when to use "you and me."