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Friday, July 31, 2020

ESL Grammar: Phrasal Verb with Put



Phrasal Verbs with Put 

1. Put off - to do something later 
2. Put up with - to tolerate 
3. Put down - to insult or make fun of 
4. Put on - to dress oneself 
5. Put up - to erect 
6. Put across - to communicate something 
7. Put out - to publish something 
8. Put back - to put something where it was previously 


Phrasal Verb Exercise 

1. I can't ________ her anymore, she is so annoying! 

A. put up with | B. put back | C. put on 

2. Please ________ my laptop in my room when you are finished with it. 

A. put on | B. put back | C. put down 

3. Can we ________ our lesson until tomorrow? 

A. put up | B. put down | C. put off 

4. She _______ all the time I don't know why I still talk to her. 

A. puts me up | B. puts me down | C. puts me across 

5. My teacher  ______ a new article on his blog every week. It's really good. 

A. put up with | B. put off | C. put out 

6. She was trying to ________ her point of view, but the men in the room wouldn't listen. 

A. put across | B. put with | C. put back 

7. I always ________ black clothes when I go to parties. 

A. put away | B. put on | C. put up 

8. They couldn't ______ the tent. It might be broken. 

A. put up with | B. put out | C. put up 


Phrasal Verb Conversation 

1. What type of clothes do you like to put on when you go to a party? 

2. How do you feel when someone tries to put you down? 

3. Have you ever had to put up with an annoying classmate? 

4. Do you like to put out your  pictures on social media ? 

5. Have you ever put up a tent before? 

6. Do you usually put off your homework until the last minute? 








Monday, July 27, 2020

ESL Conversation Questions: Pleasure



1. What is pleasure? 

2. What are different types of pleasure people desire? 

3. In general should people try to achieve the greatest amount of pleasure that we can? 

4. What is restraint? 

5. Why do people restrain themselves from pleasure? 

6. What would a pleasurable vacation look like for you? 

ESL Vocabulary: Life in Colombia


1. Unique - adjective - being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else 

2. Genre - noun - a category of music, movies, literature,  etc. 

3. Represent - verb - to describe or depict something or someone in a particular way 

4. Open Up Doors - expression - to give special opportunities to someone

5. Dating - noun/adjective - to go out with someone that you are romantically interested in 

6. Spectacular - adjective - beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way 

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Idiom of the Day: Go With The Flow



Idiom of the Day 

go with the flow 

Example: To me it doesn't matter where we go for dinner. I'll just go with the flow and let everyone else decide. 

Definition: to be flexible and not try to change what is happening 

ESL Vocabulary: Interview with Alessandra




1. Appreciate  - verb - recognize the full worth of something or someone 

2. Characterize - verb - to describe a specific quality about someone or something 

3. Conception - noun - forming or devising of a plan or idea 

4. Accent - noun - distinctive way of pronunciation of a language 

5. Strangers - noun -  a person whom one does not know or with whom is not familiar 

6. South American - adjective - characteristic of South America or its inhabitants 

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

ESL Vocabulary: Life in Brazil



1. Intend - verb - to have a plan or objective 

2. Seldom - adverb - not often; rarely 

3. Criminal - noun - a person who has committed a crime 

4. Overcrowded - adjective - to fill a space beyond what is comfortable, safe , or permissible 

5. Daily Basis - noun phrase - refers to everyday life, normal or usual behavior, activity, routine or schedule

6. Disadvantaged - adjective - in an unfavorable or bad position or circumstance 
 

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

ESL Vocabulary: Life in Guatemala



1. Indigenous - noun - originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native

2. Architecture - noun - the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings 

3. Photogenic - adjective - looking attractive in photographs or films

4. Vital - adjective - absolutely necessary or important; essential 

5. Beverage -  noun - a drink, especially one other than water 

6. Stunning - adjective - extremely impressive or attractive