Challenges in life are so common that we don't even notice when there is one ahead. There are even tournaments that are played under the formula of challenges. Well, here's a series of challenges Lucy proposes us...
English with Lucy teaching us...
27 Short Grammar Challenges
Speaking English is a real challenge, but what happens when you can't speak English?
And talking about challenges, wouldn't you think that President Trump is just stirring the pot regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine? (Check the meaning of the expression below)
Trump accuses Zelensky of 'gambling with World War Three' (BBC News)
Trump’s explosive clash with Zelenskyy: read the full transcript (The Guardian)
European leaders rally behind Zelenskyy after Trump clash (DW)
Quizz: Spot the error (BBC Learning English)
Here's my musical hint for today accepting the challenge of love: Gimme all your loving by ZZ Top. And now a version with the lyrics for you to sing along.
Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam)
Rephrase/Rewrite these sentences by using another suitable structure:
121.The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!” - The man
122.They didn’t tell me the secret. - I
123.I’m sure they are at home. The lights are on. - They
124.I didn’t invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number. - If I
125.Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets. - Shakespeare,
126.Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up. - The dog
127.It’s such a pity you can’t come along! - I wish
128.Bananas are more expensive than apples. - Apples
129.In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a boyfriend. - Although
130.I last had flu five years ago. - I haven’t
Solution to the exercises in the previous post
Rephrasing
111. (Comparatives) - The fish was worse than the meat. / The fish wasn’t as good as the meat.
112. (Passive) - Green paint can be made by mixing blue and yellow.
113. (Verbal Tenses) - I started playing the piano twenty years ago.
114. (Question) - How often do you have English classes?
115. (Relative Clauses) - The man who Sharon is going to marry to is Eric’s brother.
116. (Reported Speech) - Martin suggested having dinner out that night.
117. (Conditionals) - If I had known it was you, I would have opened the door.
118. (Modal Verbs) - You should go to the dentist.
119. (Gerund/Infinitive) - I didn’t remember posting the letter.
120. (Passive) - This tree is said to be over 400 years old.
Here are some activities for you to do:
The English We Speak: Stir the pot (BBC Learning English)
My song, my home: Alice in Leeds - Podcast & Video (BBC Learning English)
Real Easy English: Talking about MORNINGS (BBC Learning English)
A listening exercise for you to do: Rage bait: How online anger makes money (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
And wasn't it a real challenge for blind Ray Charles to play the piano and go against all rules!!!
Ray | Every Great Musical Performance—"Hit the Road Jack," "Mess Around," "What'd I Say" and more!
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Learn English with DOCTOR HOUSE - House M.D.
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