Esl word of the day

shotgun house

(chiefly Southern United States slang) A one-story house in which each room is in a straight alignment with the others, connected by a continuous hallway running from the front to the back of the residence.

Paul Bunyan Show

Paul Bunyan is the mythical hero of lumberjacks in the United States. Since 1952, the Paul Bunyan Festival, sponsored by the Ohio Forestry Association and Hocking College in Nelsonville, has focused on wood products and forestry conservation and is an opportunity for lumberjacks to test their skills. Teams of draft horses compete in a log-skidding contest—an operation that is performed today by heavy machines—and turn-of-the-century steam logging equipment is on display. The show gives visitors an opportunity to see both traditional and modern logging techniques in action.
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Virtue never has been as respectable as money.
Mark Twain
(1835-1910)

Today’s topic: terrier

Depend

1. To need the support, help, or existence of someone or something in order to exist, be healthy, be successful etc.  Examples:

The cat depended on the dog for warmth and comfort.

Many women have to depend on their husbands for their state pension.

The country depends heavily on its tourist trade.

2. If something depends on something else, it is directly affected or decided by that thing. Examples:

The length of time spent exercising depends on the sport you are training for.

Choosing the right bike depends on what you want to use it for.

Moment

A particular point in time.  Example: It was an exciting moment!

Also used to refer to a short amount of time.  Example:  He was here just a moment ago.

Common phrases with the word moment…

In a moment / for a moment / just a moment – very soon (Example: I’ll come back to that point in a moment / Can you come here for a moment? / Just a moment, I am busy.)

At the moment – now (Example: I am busy at the moment)

Any moment – extrememly soon (Example: Any moment now, he will walk in the door)

Evidence

(Noun) – facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true.  Example:  At present we have no evidence of life on other planets;  Do you have evidence that this treatment works?

(Verb) – to show that something exists or is true. Example: The volcano is still active, as evidenced by the recent eruption.

Similar word: Proof

Did you know…?  The word ‘evidence’ was in the Oxford Dictionary’s top 150 most-viewed words last year.

Pursue

Meaning 1: to chase or follow someone or something, in order to catch them, attack them. Example:  The police officer decided to pursue the suspicious-looking man.

Meaning 2: to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of time. Example: I would like to pursue a career in politics.

Similar words: chase, follow

Did you know…?  The word ‘pursue’ was the 114th most-viewed word in the Oxford Dictionary last year.

Anonymous

Unknown by name;  done, sent, or given by someone who does not want their name to be known.

Example: The donor wished to remain anonymous;  The author of the collection of poems is anonymous.

Similar words:  unknown, nameless

Obedient

(Adjective) – Always doing what you are told to do, or what the law, a rule etc says you must do.

Example:  The students in her class were very obedient;  The soldiers were trained to be disciplined and obedient.

Similar word: compliant

Rescue

(Verb) – to save someone or something from a situation of danger or harm.

Example: Survivors of the crash were rescued by a helicopter

(Noun) – when someone or something is rescued from danger.

Example: It was a dangerous rescue

Confused

Unable to understand or think clearly what someone is saying or what is happening.

Example:  I’m totally confused. Could you explain that again? 

Stubborn

Determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable;  a very strong and determined refusal.

Example: Why are you being so stubborn?   Paul is refusing to go to the dentist, he is being very stubborn.

Perspective

A way of thinking about something, especially one which is influenced by the type of person you are or by your experiences.

Example: His father’s death gave him a whole new perspective on life;  We have to look at everything from an international perspective.

Did you know…?  The word ‘perspective’ was in the Oxford Dictionary’s top 200 most-viewed words last year.

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The word of the day is incorporated in different ways to help students to memorize it fast.

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0 minute 41 seconds

Video genre

Lectures (e.g. TED talks)

Vocabulary practice

The above lesson is a great teaching resource for:Elementary (A1), Pre-intermediate (A2)

This resource is intended for:Adults, Elementary schoolers

1. Fill the gap.

attractive in away

2. Fill the gap.

Theare mesmerizing.

3. Fill the gap.

This music is absolutely

4. Fill the gap.

I feel like werun. I know, but it’s just so

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