10/29/2008

Come to terms with (sth)!!!



Do you know what it means? It's an common expression in English.



Definition: reach an agreement; accept something difficult.


Explanation: Often used when speaking about the acceptance of a situation which is not necessarily to your liking.


e.g.


Speaking ahead of her much anticipated appearance at Torquay's Princess Theatre next month, the star said she was 'still coming to terms' with the loss of her sibling. Dionne Warwick


Now it's your turn to leave sentences using this expression:

10/16/2008

Phrasal Verbs


Dear Students


As you continue to journey on the road in learning English, I want to tell you that you are doing a tremendous job! Thank you for your hard work and for your dedication.
There are three things that might make your story as successful:


1. Show up -- show up for every single class

2. Make upmake up the lessons you have had to skip because of illness or being too busy

3. Start upstart up an English club or a study group where you can practice your English on an daily basis

And...Don’t ever give up!
Dr. Carolyn Johnson
firmfoundationministries.org
Here are the meaning of the phrasal verbs used by Dr. Carolyn Johnson in her encouraging message:
Show up - appear or become visible; make a showing
Make up - compensate, reconcile, create
Start up - the act or an instance of setting in operation or motion
Give up - to abandon (oneself) to a particular feeling, influence, or activity.
Now it's your turn to leave some sentences below using the new phrasal verbs yo have just learned!!