Talking about the weather and vacations as if you were a native

#Conversation10 (ten) two holidays (On the phone) 1- How's the weather up there in Durham? 2- Terrible! It's cold, cloudy and wet. 3- It's always rainy here in March. 4- What's it like down in Cornwall. 5- Great. It's hot and sunny. 6- We're really lucky. Translation two holidays (On the phone) 1- What is the weather like up there in Durham? 2- Awful! It's cold, cloudy and rainy. 3- It is always rainy here in March. 4- How is it over there in Cornwall? 5- Great. It is warm and sunny. 6- We are really lucky. Notes: Terrible: “awful”, “ugly” Example: The weather's terrible --> The weather is terrible. It has no positive connotation like in French. There are a number of English words that are "treacherous", meaning they sound like "homegrown" words but have a different meaning. We'll get to that later. Here's how to form an adjective from a noun: a cloud --> a cloud. cloudy --> cloudy. The rain --> the rain. Rainy --> rainy. Always: always (all the time, constantly) It's always hot in Cornwall. --> It's always hot in Cornwall. Here: here indicates the location of the speaker: The weather here is great. Whereas there denotes a distant place (over there) What's the weather like there?.

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50 Ways to Improve Your English Vocabulary 1. Read, read, read—and listen! Reading literary works, newspapers and novels will expose you to words you would not encounter in everyday conversations. In a similar way, listening to news, and even audio books can greatly improve your vocabulary. 2. Track your vocabulary learning progress with your phone, or book Keeping track of the vocabulary you have learned is an excellent way of ensuring that you are making progress. This will also keep you motivated to keep learning new words. 3. Have a word of the day There are calendars, apps, and even websites that will give you a new vocabulary word every day to keep your vocabulary list growing over time. 4. Have a vocabulary list on the wall (at home or office) Keeping a list of vocabulary around you wherever you are will ensure that you remember new words. 5. Play games! Word games can be fun, and at the same time quite educational. So, play puzzles, word jumbles, Scrabble, and anagrams to learn new words in a fun way. 6. Have a dictionary and thesaurus around you When you can find out the meaning of new words with ease with a dictionary or thesaurus, you can learn to use the new words you hear or see. 7. Practice! Once you have heard or read a new vocabulary word, do not stop at knowing what it means; try using it in a sentence, preferably in a conversation. 8. Start a blog Starting a blog has never been easier, and having a reason to write something every day by having a blog will inevitably result in growth in your vocabulary over time. 9. Translate words into your own language When you try to translate vocabulary words into your own language, they are committed to your mind much faster. You will learn to use them better as well. 10. Learn about English (and American) culture Taking an interest in the cultures of English-speaking countries, rather than the language alone, can greatly enhance your interest in the language and help you master English vocabulary faster. 11. Try vocabulary quizzes When you test yourself, you will know whether you are making any progress or not. That is why vocabulary quizzes can be so helpful when learning English vocabulary. 12. Use English news broadcasts and other resources to hear new words in context When you listen to people who are good in English using the language, you will master how the vocabulary is used much faster. 13. Correspond with an English pen friend Having an English friend you exchange correspondence with can greatly improve your English skills and vocabulary based on the language he/she uses. 14. Write down new words Whenever you hear or read new vocabulary, write it down. This makes it easier to remember in the future. This is also a great way to improve your English vocabulary. 15. Use pictures Pictures can greatly enhance how fast you learn and memorize new words. So, try to learn vocabulary words and images associated with them. 16. Learn with other people There are other people who are interested in learning new English vocabulary like you. You can join them and learn these words faster, and expose yourself to vocabulary you would not have found on your own. 17. Don’t be scared Big words can be scary, but you should be excited to learn them and make an effort to use them if you are to broaden your English proficiency. 18. Associate a new word you learn with people and events This technique will ensure that you remember the word and how to use it better in related contexts. 19. Use the new words in other sentences When you learn a bunch of new words, try making sentences with them so that they stick. This will also improve your confidence when you are using them in the future. 20. Learn the roots of words Many English words have Latin, Greek, or Germanic origins, and learning how they were created can greatly enhance how well you understand and use them in the future. 21. Study word formation charts Using a word formation chart is a great way to keep the motivation...