English vocabulary of the day - "Ticklish"

English vocabulary of the day - "Tipsy"

An article about British words used by Americans and Canadians.

Here is an article (published last October) responding to a previous story about how our cousins from over seas have been hearing 'Britishisms' in their country.
The article has a list of 30 most commonly heard words in America.
What common British expressions have you heard?

Click on the link below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19929249

Driving instructor taking cash to pass.

A British driving instructor has been caught taking bribes from learners to get their licence quicker. I know passing a driving test in England is pretty tough, but you just need to practice, practice, practice!!

But then, if you're like me and cannot be bothered, an extra 3000 pound isn't that much.
...Sign me up. 

http://jalopnik.com/british-driving-instructor-busted-for-accepting-thousan-308916253?utm_source=io9.com&utm_medium=recirculation&utm_campaign=recirculation

Phrasal Verb - "Cheat On" (Happy Valentine's Day!)

Cheat on = be unfaithful in a relationship
(Transitive)(Inseparable)

Examples:

"I'm leaving! You cheated on me!"
______
"I think your girlfriend is cheating on you"

Learn English vocabulary with Songs - Somebody that I used to know

Learn English vocabulary with Gotye's "Somebody that I used to know"

This song is full of awesome relationship vocabulary for you to use! As it's Valentine's day, Some of you will be happily with your boyfriend's/girlfriend's, BUT for those of you who are forever alone and want to sing songs like this really loudly and cry into a pillow, this lesson is for you!

You can download the lesson as a PDF, or print it.

Click here for the lesson


Follow the song here: 

Phrasal Verb - Get Over

Phrasal Verb - Get Over */Be Over * - Lose your negative feelings about something (Transitive) (Inseparable)

Examples:

"We broke up a month ago, I'm over it now, it's Valentine's day tomorrow!"
_______
"Wow, you already have a girlfriend? It didn't take you long to get over your divorce then!"
_______
"I'm still really sad about what happened... I won't be able to get over it for a long time, I think"
______
"Does she still hate me?"
"No, I think she's over it now"

Free Dr Who postcards.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ever popular Science Fiction show Dr. Who, Radiotimes magazine is giving free postcards of the famous time-traveller in his many forms through the years.

See more by clicking the link below.

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-02-11/exclusive-doctor-who-postcards---free-with-radio-times-magazine

For people who love cats and Monopoly.

I actually quite liked the iron, but I suppose it's a crazy idea that an iron could make millions of pounds and go to jail.... Unlike a cat.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21356033

A fun little grammar quiz for students, teachers and grammar nazis.

                                                                                            The kitten is unrelated, but sooooo cute. 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/teacher-blog/quiz/2013/feb/04/grammar-punctuation-quiz-test

El Ingles es Facil!!

London's "intergalactic" Shard opens to love, rain and Boris

What else could be a better welcome for London's newest, tallest bulding? ...rain! http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/01/uk-london-building-shard-idUSLNE91002O20130201