Mark Feehily And Westlife

Name :Mark Michael Patrick Feehily.
Date Of Birth : 28th May 1980
Place Of Birth : Sligo, Republic Of Ireland.
Star Sign : Gemini.
Hair Colour : Brown.
Eye Colour : Blue.
Height : 5ft 11ins.



Information
Mark grew up with a small family around him. His Mum Marie and Dad Oliver only had three boys (Barry, Colin and Mark). Mark's previous jobs were a pizza delivery boy and he was a photo lab assistant.

Mark enjoys playing football with the other lads, and he supports Liverpool.

Mark went to St Patrick's National School, which was outside of sligo, he also went to Summerhill College, where he met Shane and Kian, and they form IOU.

The songs that Mark co-wrote are -
Imaginary Diva
Mark only recently told everyone that he is gay, and his boyfriend is called Kevin Dcdaid

Likes / Dislikes.

Favourite Sport : Football / Tennis.
Favourite Team : Liverpool.
Favourite Film : Armegeddon / Naked Gun.
Favourite Actor : Eddie Murphy.
Favourite Actress : Lisa Kudrow.
Favourite female Singer : Mariah Carey.
Favourite Male Singer : Michael Jackson.
Favourite Song : Man In The Mirror - Michael jackson.
First Record Brought : Uptown Girl - Billy Joel.
First Concert : Michael Jackson in Dublin.
Person Most Like To Meet : Mariah Carey / Michael Jackson.
Favourite Breakfast : Rice Krispies / Wetabix.
Favourite Food : Chicken / Steak and Chips.
Favourite Soft Drink : Coke.
Worst Food : Fish.
Favourite Colour : Purple.
Favourite Book : The Witches - Roald Dahl.
Favourite Designer : Timberland.
Favourite Clothes : Trainers / Track Suit.
Favourite Perfume Women : Calvin Klein.
Favourite Perfume Men : Hugo Boss.
Favourite Place To Visit : Sligo - Ireland.
Favourite Place To Chill : On couch in front of TV.
Likes : Singing.
Dislikes : Narrow minded people, being tied down, smoking and pressure.

Mark Say's

I never thought that westlife would win record of the year three times.
My favourite moment was meeting the pope.
My favourite westlife track is can’t lose what I never had.
My favourite westlife video is world of our own.
The other guys are always asking where I am.
When I’m not working I like to write songs.
My motto is wake up and breathe.
I would describe myself as shy , reserved and friendly.
The phase I often use is “Well Bubbie - What’s Craic"

Mark On Westlife.

KIAN

Kian's very serious about the band - he'd lose a leg for it, I suspect! He can be very charming, especially when there are girls about! He loves being on stage and gets a huge buzz out of it! He's very dedicated, but he also knows how to gave a laugh.

NICKY

Nicky's the romantic one of us all. He was once away for Valentine's Day and he and his girlfriend Georgina were bitterly disappointed that they weren't going to see each other. He never said anything to her, but he flew back to Ireland and when she was in the shower he sneaked into her house and went up to her bedroom and filled it with balloons. So when she came back into the room all upset that she wasn't going to see her boyfriend, there he was lying on the bed with a box of chocolates! It's one of the most romantic things I've ever heard of and I've always wished the story was about me and that I'd done it for a girlfriend of mine. Nicky is quite sensible and mature normally, but he's definitely got a wild streak and he changes the most in drink. When he's got a few beers in him he gets very brave. He'll come up and give you a punch on the jaw just to be friendly. He thinks he's being playful but it really hurts. I think out of all of us Nicky was meant to be famous. He missed out on playing football for Leeds United because they dropped him when he was 16. He was destined to be a star.
Nicky has become much more laid back in the recent months. He used to worry about everything, but he's much more chilled now. And he's very stylish. He loves clothes, and, even if the rest of us look like we've been dragged backwards through a hedge, Nicky keeps it together.

SHANE

With Shane, his character very much depends on his mood. If he's in a good mood he can be absolutely hilarious, but if he's not he just doesn't want to know.

His biggest fault is that he's downright lazy. I was once at his house in Sligo and he had a video that was due back.The video store is 50 metres away, but he still got in his car and drove there.

It's the same with his mobile phone. If his phone is in his bag on the other side of the room, he'll ask to borrow my phone rather than bother to get up and fetch his bag.

But he's a very generous person and he's very fast to buy a round of drinks. If we go into a bar for just one drink, Shane will always be the one to pay. He's quite happy to spend his money. He's not as extravagant as Kian when it comes to shopping, but he does enjoy it and he gets quite choosy about the clothes he wears.

I'll always ask Shane for advice on anything because there's a mutual respect. He's helped me out a few times and we've got a lot of time for each other, especially when it comes to singing. Shane is so talented. I'm convinced music will always be part of his life. Shane can be very, very funny. And he can also be very, very inattentive. Sometimes it takes ages and hours to get his attention. If he's doing one thing, then that's the only thing he's going to do!

Westlife On Mark

KIAN

Mark is very funny - you can be in tears laughing at Mark if he’s in the right mood. But he likes to spend time on his own, chilling out in his room watching TV, or going for a long walk

NICKY

Mark is the deceptive one. When I first met him he wouldn’t say boo to a goose and he wouldn’t open his heart out for any of us, but when you get to know him you discover the boy is really mad!
Sometimes we have to do a day of solid interviews from nine in the morning to nine at the night and he’ll just get so fed up answering the same questions hour after hour that he starts making things up.
He doesn’t do it in England or Ireland because he’ll get found out, but when he’s in a foreign country it’s different. We all do it a bit but Mark is the worst. The code phrase is: "This one time in Cyprus...." and then he’ll start to tell this unbelievable story. None of us has ever been to Cyprus but he tells it like it’s really happened, we’re all in stitches and none of the interviewers can work out why.
Mark also lies about his age when he’s chatting up girls. He’s only 20 but sometimes in a club if he’s with a girl who’s a bit older, he’ll turn to me and say in Irish: "I’m 23 by the way". We always speak in Irish when we don’t want people to know what we’re saying!

SHANE

He’s very quiet, and can be very shy until you get to know him. He likes his privacy, but is a totally genuine guy - he sings all day. He’s got such a brilliant voice.

Christmas Profile 2005

My earliest Christmas memory…Every Christmas morning we used to go to my granny’s house and meet all my cousins and aunties and uncles and relations and everyone used to give each presents. It was always very exciting to see what all my cousins got from Santa Claus. Then the best thing is always the Christmas dinner!

My favourite Christmas ever…When I was still in school. I still enjoy Christmas but I think when you’re younger you get affected by the mood of Christmas a bit more. This is what Christmas means to me… People come home from college or abroad or wherever they’re working, and for at least two or three days everyone’s all together. It’s always a great time.

My plans for Christmas…I’m going to get away from everything, go home and totally relax.

My Christmas wishlist…Nothing material, I’m happy with everything I have. I just want to have a good time, simple as that! I want to enjoy being at home and the company of my friends and family.

My most memorable New Year…The last New Year that my granddad was alive and I was at my auntie’s house. It was the last year we all stayed in together, before the kids started going out to clubs and stuff. We basically had a really good laugh and I just remember him being there and being the centre of the party.

Q&A

Who is your best friend in the band ? All of them are soooo cool - I can’t choose between them.
Are you are morning person or a night owl ? Night owl - I detest morning.
Do you read you horoscope ? Yes.
Do you believe in alien ? If so, what do you imagine they look like ? Yes. I’ve never seen one, but I know they’re out there!
How useful are you in the kitchen ? What could you rustle up if you have to ? I’m pretty good. I can cook chicken and fried rice.
What part of you body would you change if you could ? Emm - my little toe.
Would you ever consider cosmetic surgery ? No way!
Are you ticklish, if so where ? Not really, I suppose may be down below - my feet, I mean!
What is the most expensive thing you have ever brought ? A laptop computer.
What is the most useless thing you have ever brought ? A laptop computer ! Ah, no, really it was a map of America.
What is the worst present you have ever received ? I received nothing once.
Have you ever been in hospital ? Yes - I swallowed all my granny’s tablets and had to get my stomach pumped. (Gimme a break - I was three years old).
Hangover cures - what is the most effective ? Not drinking too much.
If you went on a blind date, who would you most like to find sitting on the bar stool ? Mariah, Shaznay, Billie, Britney, Louise Nurding … the list goes on …
Have you ever written poetry ? A wee bit - I write song lyrics than poetry.
What scares the living daylights out of you ? The thought of anything happening to my loved ones.
What is the last thing you lost ? My passport.
Are you superstitious ? Yes - I can be a bit stupid about it sometimes.
Did you enjoy school ? What was your favourite subject ? They were the best days of my life - I loved French.
What false name have you used in the past when checking into a hotel ? Emm - Mr Black, Mr Murphy, Mr Magoo!
Do you have a lucky charm ? If so, what is it ? Yes, it’s actually … I’m not gonna say!
Are you romantic ? I can be - it depends on the atmosphere.
Do you lose you temper easily ? No - I’m very calm and collected.
Do you cry easily ? No - it takes a lot to make me cry.
What do you imagine your life to be like in ten years time ? I can’t guess - as long as myself, my family and friends have our happiness and our health, I’ll be delighted!

Mark In His Own Words

My Dream Home :
It would be close to Sligo, but right beside water, either a lake or the sea as I’d like a jet ski. I’d have a big party area with a bar and a snooker table. I’d have a massive TV and hundreds of computer games - I’ll be a kid all my life!

My Earliest Memory :
I remember being on a family holiday in Wales, when I was about three. I was left asleep in my cot ehile the adults went downstairs to have dinner in the hotel restaurant. But I woke up and climbed out of the cot - I was in panic, because I thought Mum and Dad had gone back to Ireland without me! I couldn’t reach the doorknob, so I got the wastepaper bin from the bathroom, emptied it on the floor and climbed up on it so I could open the door. My parents couldn’t believe it when I toddled into the restaurant on my own!

My First Kiss :
I was about twelve, and she was an exchange student I met at a house party organised by a fiend’s parents. The kiss was a serious shock for the first minute, but after a little while I began to enjoy it! I’ve never looked back since…

My Ideal Girl :
She would have to have a good sense of humour, as I’m always cracking jokes. Most of my jokes are sarcastic, so she’d have to be well able to answer back! I don’t like girls who are plastered in make-up - I like it if they look good in casual clothes, like a tracksuit. And I also like a girl who doesn’t get too intense about a relationship, after just a few weeks. But at the moment I’m just having a laugh. I like going to nightclubs and chatting up girls, and maybe have a dance and a smooch. Some people try too hard to find someone special, but I believe if it’s meant to happen to me, it will someday.

Marie Feehily On Mark's Success.

'It all seemed to happen overnight,' says Marie. 'In a way, the most exciting time was the first summer that the band were together, when they toured Ireland doing the Beat On The Street live shows, because it was all so new to us, We couldn't believe we were seeing our boys arriving on a stage as a professional band, with people cheering them. I remember going to see them play in Ballina in County Mayo, and Mark walked on the stage in a denim suit and a new hair cut, and I thought to myself, that's not the same lad I waved off from Sligo last week ! After that nothing was a shock !'

And even though the Feehily live outside the town, it doesn't stop the fans from amking the trip to see Mark's house - and some of them travel quite a distance! 'One night last winter, I left the house to put out some rubbish, and it was really pitch dark and creepy. Next thing , I heard some shouting, and I looked down the drive and there was two Australian fans waiting in the darkness. They were afraid to come up, because they spotted our black labrador, who probably looked even blacker and scarier in the winter night !'

Marie says all the family are 'delighted and proud' of Westlife's success : 'Even though he's always on the phone, I do miss Mark around the house. Growing up, he was always the life and soul of the place. running in and out doing things - except first thing in the morning of course!'

Mark Quotes

There is always music going on in my head. If I wasn’t listening to it, I was singing or writing songs.
I went to loads of shows, and I’d be wriggling in the seat, dying to hop up on the stage.

Romantic Phrases

Romantic communication is just one of the proven communication tools you can use to make your man fall madly in love and fulfill your heart's romantic desires. There is a lot of love-creating power in the romantic words that come out of your mouth. This article will reveals 70 romantic phrases you can start using today to make your man fall madly in love. You may not say these things phrased exactly the way I have written them, but if you want your man or women to be addicted to your love, you must speak to him or her with words that will melt the walls he or she has build around his or her heart.


Feel free to use any of the romantic phrases that best suit your communication style.

1. All I care about is being with you forever.
2. All the gold and diamond in the world are not enough to buy the love I have for you.
3. God created you for just for me.
4. I am addicted to your love.
5. I am crazy about you.
6. I cannot live without you.
7. I cannot stop thinking about you.
8. I did not mean to hurt your feelings.
9. I do not want to wake up from this wonderful dream with you.
10. I feel safe when I am with you.
11. I get lost in ecstasy when you make love to me.
12. I have finally discovered true love - you.
13. I love talking to you.
14. I love the way you make love to me.
15. I miss your hugs and kisses when we are apart.
16. I thank God for the day he brought you into my life.
17. I want to spend forever with you.
18. I will give anything to be with you.
19. I will give you my heart, my body, and my soul.
20. I will go with you to the ends of the world as long as you keep loving me.
21. I will rather be broke than trade your love for a million dollars.
22. I will travel a thousand miles to be with you.
23. I wish God had brought you to me sooner.
24. If anything happens to you, I will go crazy.
25. If I could I would make love to you a thousand times.
26. If I had to live life over again, I would live it with you.
27. If loving you is a sin, then let me be guilty.
28. If our love is blind, then I never want it to see the light of day.
29. Life without you will be like going to sleep and never having sweet dreams.
30. Loving you feels like heaven.
31. Loving you has made life even sweeter.
32. Loving you has made my life so full of joy and happiness.
33. My heart cries when we are apart.
34. You are my love, my heart, and my life.
35. No man has loved me the way you love me.
36. Nothing will ever stop me from loving you.
37. Ooh sweetie, you are so good to me.
38. Your warm hugs and your tender kisses are more precious than gold.
39. Talking to you is like sipping the most delicious wine - I want it to last forever.
40. The times we spend together are like precious gems that money cannot buy.
41. Time stops when you hold me in your arms.
42. When I am with you, my troubles seem to melt away.
43. When I look at you I see a man that I find irresistible.
44. Words are not enough to express how much I love you.
45. You are my prince.
46. You are my soul mate.
47. You are the most important person in my life.
48. You are the music that makes my heart sing.
49. You are the only man I ever want in my life.
50. You are the other half that makes me feel whole.
51. You are the perfect man for me.
52. You are the sweetest man I know.
53. You bring nothing but love, peace, joy, and happiness to my soul.
54. You bring so much joy and happiness to my life.
55. You love me gently.
56. You make me feel like a woman.
57. You make me feel so good I want to kiss you from your head to your toe.
58. You make me want you more each day.
59. You treat me like a princess and I love you with all my heart.
60. Your are the kindest man I know.
61. Your caring words touch the deepest part of me.
62. Your hugs and kisses melt my heart like chocolate ice cream on a warm summer day.
63. Your kisses are like warm chocolate on a cold winter night.
64. Your kisses are so good I feel tingles all over.
65. Your love is like a solid rock that will never break.
66. Your love is so good I can't get away even if I wanted to.
67. Your love warms my heart like the glow of a candle light in a midsummer night's dream.
68. Your loving whispers in a moon-lit night are like soothing wine, they put me in the mood.
69. Your smile is so comforting it makes my tears go away.
70. Your gentle touch sends chills up and down my spine.
Life without endearing words is like being in a garden without flowers. Endearing words create a feeling that transcends our reality and makes life worth living.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
He was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961.
His father came from Kenya and his mother came from Kansas.
President Obama worked his way through college with the help of scholarships and loans.
He became a United States Senator after attending law school.
He was elected the 44th President of the United States on November 4, 2008.
He was sworn in as President of the USA on January 20, 2009.
President Obama and his wife, Michelle, have two daughters, Sascha and Malia.
In October 2009, President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize.

American Beauty

I'm back with some movie called American Beauty that I saw recently which i think sucks because i didnt get anything out of it well probably you may enjoy it. Anyway i just thought i wanted to tell you the theme of this movie i dont wanna spoil the ending though. So here it goes

Lester Burnham is suffering a mid-life crisis that affects the lives of his family, which is made up of his super bitch of a wife Carolyn and rebelling daughter Jane, who hates him. Carolyn is a real estate agent, a little too wrapped up in her job, who takes on an affair with business rival Buddy Kane. Meanwhile Jane seems to fall in love with Ricky Fitts, the strange boy next door, who is a drug dealer/documentarian and lives under a roof governed by a very strict marine father and a speechless mother. Lester's mid-life crisis causes him to drastically change his life around when he quits his job and works at a fast food restaurant. He starts working out to gain the attention of Angela, a friend of Jane's, who brags about her sexual exploits every weekend. Lives change and not for the best.

GLOSSARY

Mid-life crisis:
feelings of unhappiness, worry and disappointment that some people experience at about 40 years old and that can sometimes lead them to make important changes in their life.

Rebel:
to fight against the government or to refuse to obey rules, etc

Wrapped up in:
deeply devoted to

Take on:
to begin to have a particular quality

Fall in love:
to start to love someone romantically and sexually

Marine:
a soldier who works closely with the navy and is trained especially for military operations on land which begin from the sea

Work out:
to exercise in order to improve the strength or appearance of your body

get/attract/catch/gain someone's attention :
to make someone notice you

Brag about:
to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own

Exploits:
something unusual, brave or funny that someone has done

Thanks and Expressions of Gratitude

Most languages have an automatic response to thanks. The British do not automatically respond to thanks, but Americans do. A response is not necessary in British English, but is becoming more frequent. In the past, You’re welcome sounded very American. Nowadays it’s common in Britain too. Another common response in Britain is No problem (at all). Remember that Please is not an acceptable response to thanks in either Britain or the USA.


Thanking someone

* Thanks.
* Thank you.
* Thanks a lot.
* Thank you very much.
* Thank you very much indeed.
* It was very kind of you.
* I appreciate your help.
* You’ve been very helpful.

Thanking someone who tires to help

o Thanks anyway.
o Thank you for (looking).
o Thanks for (trying).
o It doesn’t matter. Thanks.
o Never mind. Thanks.

Responding to thanks

o You’re welcome. (US)
o Not at all. (formal, UK)
o Don’t mention it.
o (It’s) my pleasure.
o It was nothing.
o That’s alright/OK.
o No problem.
o Any time.

There are many ways of requesting permission in English. However, knowing when to use the right request formula or structure is a bit tricky. This can be determined by asking yourself these questions:

* Does the other person have higher status than you? (e.g. more authority or older)?
* Is the other person a stranger, an acquaintance, a colleague, a friend or a relative? (You don’t need polite formulas with people you know well – it sounds sarcastic.)

* Is your request going to cause the other person trouble or extra work?
* Is the other person in a good mood or a bad mood?

* …Could I use your phone?
* …Might I possibly use your phone?
* …Sorry to trouble you, but do you mind if I use your phone?
* …Would you mind if I used your phone?
* …May I use your phone?
* …Can I use your phone?
* …I wonder if I could use your phone.

Requesting Permission Expressions

There are many ways of requesting permission in English. However, knowing when to use the right request formula or structure is a bit tricky. This can be determined by asking yourself these questions:

* Does the other person have higher status than you? (e.g. more authority or older)?
* Is the other person a stranger, an acquaintance, a colleague, a friend or a relative? (You don’t need polite formulas with people you know well – it sounds sarcastic.)

* Is your request going to cause the other person trouble or extra work?
* Is the other person in a good mood or a bad mood?
* …Could I use your phone?
* …Might I possibly use your phone?
* …Sorry to trouble you, but do you mind if I use your phone?
* …Would you mind if I used your phone?
* …May I use your phone?
* …Can I use your phone?
* …I wonder if I could use your phone.

Paraphrasing Expressions

Paraphrasing means repeating things in a different way. You use the technique to:

* check that you have understood what someone means.
* emphasize a point, or make sure that your meaning is clear. This is useful when speaking to people whose first language is not English.

Introducing paraphrasing

o So you mean….
o What you mean is…
o What you’re saying is…
o So what you mean to say is…
o Let me get this clear…
o Let me get this straight,…

English Interrupting Expressions- How to interrupt someone

When you want to stop someone interrupting, don’t pause for too long, don’t lower your voice, and (if you want) you can refuse to be interrupted.

How to interrupt

* Actually…
* Excuse me…
* I’m sorry, but…
* I just want to say…
* May I interrupt here?
* Do you mind if I say something?

English Greeting Expressions

There are many ways of greeting people, both formal and informal. The speaker’s task is to choose the appropriate one for the situation. It is also useful to know lots of different ones so as to not repeat yourself when you meet a number of people at the same time. As with any other aspect, you need to be careful about using informal expressions with people who you do not know well or whose rank or status is higher than yours.

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General greetings (Formal)

1. Hello!
2. How are you?
3. How are you doing?
4. How is everything?
5. How’s everything going?
6. How have you been keeping?
7. I trust that everything is well.

General greetings (Informal)

1. Hi.
2. What’s up?
3. Good to see you.
4. How are things (with you)?
5. How’s it going?
6. How’s life been treating you?

Greeting a person you haven’t seen for a long time (Formal)

1. It has been a long time.
2. It’s been too long.
3. What have you been up to all these years?
4. It’s always a pleasure to see you.
5. How long has it been?
6. I’m so happy to see you again.

Greeting a person you haven’t seen for a long time (Informal)

* How come I never see you?
* It’s been such a long time.
* Long time no see.
* Where have you been hiding?
* It’s been ages since we last met.

Expressing Goodbyes and Farewells in English

There are many ways of saying good-bye, just as there are many of saying hello, and it is important to use an expression of the appropriate tone and register. In the end, it’s all up to your judgement but remember that using a very formal expression with someone who is your friend, as it may sound sarcastic.

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Simple good-byes (Formal)

* Good-bye
* Stay in touch.
* It was nice meeting you.
* I hope to see you soon.

Simple good-byes (Informal)

* Bye.
* See you.
* Talk to you later.
* Catch up with you later.
* Nice seeing you.

Leaving a place (Formal)

* I have to leave here by noon.
* Is it okay if we leave your home at 9pm?
* What do you say we leave work a little earlier today?
* Would you mind if I leave the dinner before it ends?
* I need to depart for the airport in one hour.

Leaving a place (Informal)

* I got to go now.
* I’ll be leaving from the office in 20 minutes.
* How about we jet off to the shops now?
* I’m afraid I have to head off now.
* Let’s get off work early.

“Excuse me! - Bothering people

This one is a general collection of expressions to use when you must bother someone for ANY particular reason…

Such as…

…asking people to be quiet
…conversation openers
…permission and requests
…thanking and replying
…getting somebody’s attention

Asking people to be quiet

Less polite

* Shut up! [impolite]
* Quiet! / kwaöWt / Be quiet!
* Shh!

More polite

o Could you be quiet, please?

Conversation openers
# Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?
# Sorry, have you got the time, please?
# I think we’ve met before, haven’t we?
# It’s really hot, isn’t it?
# Are you going all the way to San Francisco?

Permission and requests
# Could I use your pen?
# Do you mind if I borrow your dictionary?
# (‘Do you mind if I…?’ means ‘Is it a problem for you if I…?’)


Getting somebody’s attention
* Excuse me, have you got a moment?
* Sorry to bother you, but could I just ask you something?
* Excuse me, can you spare a minute or two?
* Excuse me, are you in a hurry?
* Sure.Go ahead.
* It depends what it is.
* Sorry, I’m late already.

Agreeing/Disagreeing

There is no clearly defined difference between formal and informal ways of agreeing or disagreeing but it’s good to be careful about using expressions that sound too informal in certain situations.

* 1 - Simple agreement
1. I agree.
2. I really agree with you.
3. I think you are right.
4. I couldn’t agree with you more.
5. You said it.
6. Can’t say I don’t agree.
7. I’m with you on this.
8. I partly agree
9. I agree on this but not that.
10. It’s partly true.

* 2 - Accepting/Declining/Expressing acceptance
+ I accept your point.
+ Please accept this on our behalf.
+ Sorry, I can’t accept this.
+ I’m 100% with you on this!
+ Great idea.
+ I’ll take it.
+ Sorry, I can’t take it.
+ Accept my apology.
* 3 - Simple disagreement or refusal
+ I disagree with you.
+ Everyone has their own opinion, right?
+ I think you’re wrong on this.
+ I’m sorry but I have to refuse your request.
+ You’re wrong.
+ No way!
+ You’ve got to be kidding!
+ How can you even say that?
+ Where is your logic?
* 4 - Strong disagreement
+ I completely disagree with you.
+ You are very wrong to say that.
+ I totally disagree with you.
+ I can’t find myself to agree with you.
+ You’re dead wrong.
+ You’re way wrong.

Apologizing and Explaining oneself

There are a few ways to apologize but a good thing to remember is that we usually add something to an apology:

# Part 1- Apologies

* I’m sorry…
* I’m very sorry…
* I’m terribly sorry…
* Excuse me…
* Pardon me…
* I apologize…
* I’m afraid…

# Part 2 - Explaining Oneself , Accepting Responsibility

* …I wasn’t very well yesterday
* …I didn’t see you
* …It won’t happen again
* …I’ll be more careful next time
* …I’ll finish it before I go home
* …It’s my fault
* …It’s all my fault

English Greetings in the New Year

It's New Year again. Do you know how to greet in your emails or letters? Below are some examples for your reference.

* Best wishes for the year to come.
* Good luck in the year ahead.
* Wish you many future successes.
* I would like to wish you a joyous new year and express my hope for your happiness and good future.
* May the New Year bring many good things and rich blessings to you and all those you love.
* A rich blessing for health and longevity is my special wish for you in the coming year.
* Good luck, good health, good cheer. I wish you a happy New Year.
* With best wishes for a happy New Year.
* I hope you have a most happy and prosperous New Year.
* May the season’s joy fill you all the year round.
* Season’s greetings and best wishes for the New Year.
* To wish you joy at this holy season. Wishing every happiness with you always.
* Good health, good luck and much happiness throughout the year.
* May there be joy and happiness around you today and forever always.
* Please accept my sincere wishes for the New Year. I hope you will continue to enjoy good health.
* Best wishes for the holidays and happiness throughout the New Year.
* Please accept our wishes for you and yours for a happy New Year.
* May the coming New Year bring you joy, love and peace.
* Wishing you happiness during the holidays and throughout the New Year.
* A happy New Year to you.
* Season’s greetings and sincere wishes for a bright and happy New Year.
* Good luck and great success in the coming New Year.

How to Say "No"

There are a few ways to say "No", depending on the importance of the request.

* Please join us for the dinner on Friday night.
* I'd love to, but I've made plans. Thanks for asking.
* Are you going to the lunch meeting?
* Please excuse me. Something has just come up.
* Would you like to join us at the bar later?
* Well, I'm not sure...let me think about it.
* Do you think you will be able to finish the job by Friday?
* Hmm...I'm not sure. Maybe./Well, I would like a little more time.
* Would you like to join our sports team?
* I'm sorry. I wish I could, but I do appreciate your asking.
* We would like you to come to our weekend party.
* That's kind of you to ask, thank you. I wish I could, but I'm afraid I must go home.

Aches and Pains

Good health is something I take for granted. I'm rarely ill, and I'm quite fit and active. So when I had such serious back pain that I had to get a painkiller injection, I suddenly realised just how lucky I normally am. A day of forced bed rest made me think about all the different ways we describe pain.

Chronic pain = bad pain that doesn't go away
A sharp pain = pain that feels like a knife
A dull pain = an ache, rather than a sharp pain
A nagging pain = pain that always seems to be there, almost as if it is reminding you, like a nag!

There are also some slang expressions:
a pain in the ass (American English) / a pain in the arse (British English) to describe someone who irritates you
a pain in the backside (British English – same as above)

Saying how happy you are

Here are some of the ways you can express your happiness in English.

You can be…

- (absolutely) delighted
- thrilled to bits
- over the moon
- really pleased
- so happy

Or you can say…

- I couldn't be happier.
- That is fantastic / wonderful / great / marvellous!

When you hear good news you can say:

- What great / wonderful / fantastic news!
- We've been waiting so long for this (moment).
- Thank God! / Thank God for that!
(British English speakers tend not to be particularly religious)

Talking About Fear

There are many words and expressions for talking about fear.

Words

afraid: "Are you afraid of the dark?"
frightened: "I'm frightened of spiders."
scared: "He's scared of making mistakes."
feel uneasy: "I felt a bit uneasy when I walked home in the dark."
spooked: "My cats are easily spooked before a thunderstorm."
terrified: "She was absolutely terrified when she heard the noise."
petrified: "The building began to shake and we were all petrified."

Expressions

a terrifying ordeal
send shivers down my spine
give me goosebumps (goosebumps are when you skin has little bumps on it)
make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up (dogs also do this when they are scared)
scare the hell out of me
be scared shitless / shit scared (British slang – vulgar)
be bricking it (British slang – vulgar)
frighten the life out of me
shake with fear
jump out of my skin

Examples

One of the best horror films I have seen is "The Blair Witch Project". It tells the story of a terrifying ordeal in the woods of northern USA. Some of the scenes in the film sent shivers down my spine, especially the one when the students run out of the tent in the middle of the night. When they go back, one of the guy's rucksack has been emptied. When that same guy goes missing the next day, it gives you goosebumps.

There are some fabulous sound effects, especially the ones of the wind blowing and howling. When you hear the crying voices at the end of the film, it will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

Perhaps the scariest part of the film is at the end, when you see one of the surviving students literally shake with fear in the corner of the basement. It certainly frightened the life out of the girl when she saw him, and I jumped out of my skin at the end when the camera stopped filming. The film scared the hell out of me for weeks after-wards, and I'm ashamed to say that I wouldn't go into an empty room in the house unless there was someone there with me.

Common Expressions - 2

1) I just have to stop off in the bathroom.
2) Shona : " Jeannie, may I use your bathroom ? "
Jeannie : Go ahead, but make it snappy, okay ?
3) Oh, Shona. You are such a party pooper.
4) Well, we're just starting out, so we foul up sometimes.
5) Mom, you weren't supposed to let on, I wanted to surprise her.
6) You'd think I was planning to pull an all-nighter or something.
7) I don't want to gush or anything, -- but well, you are great.
8) Myles seemed to be a big hit with all the girls.
9) I thought maybe you had an ulterior motive.
10)I was a total wreck that day.
11)I know I should have called you, but I guess my pride got in the way.
12)I was so wrapped up in how important the championship is to me that I didn't spare a thought for how important your gig was to you.
13)Can't you put a smile on your face and make the best of it for
tonight ?
14)I was feeling kind of lonely and mixed up.
15)Will you please stop channel-hopping ?

GLOSSARY

Stop Off: to visit or stay at a place for a short time when you are going somewhere else.
Make It Snappy: It's used to tell someone that you want them to do something immediately and to do it quickly.
Party pooper: someone who spoils other people's enjoyment by disapproving of or not taking part in a particular activity.
Start Out: to begin your life, or the part of your life when you work, in a particular way.
Foul Up: to spoil something by making a mistake or doing something stupid.
Let on: to tell other people about something that you know, especially when it is a secret.
(Pull)All Nighter: a time when you spend all night studying, especially for an examination.
EX: I pulled an all-nighter last night.
Gush: to express a positive feeling, especially praise, in such a strong way that it does not sound sincere.
A Big hit: be liked by them.
Ulterior motive/reason/purpose: a secret purpose or reason for doing something.
Wreck: someone who is in bad physical or mental condition.
Get in the way: to obstruct, hinder, or interfere.
Wrapped up: concerned or
obsessed with someone or something.
Spare a thought: to think about someone who is in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Make the best of Something: to make an unsatisfactory situation as pleasant as possible.
Mixed-up: upset, worried and confused, especially because of personal problems.
Channel-Hopping(n): quickly changing from one TV channel to another to find something you want to watch.

EFL Wishing You All

Eid MuBaaRak

Pharmacology Of Love

Pharmacology Of Love

CHEMICAL NAME
Cardiac bonding.

GENERIC NAME
Love.

PROPRIETARY NAME
Affection, Attachment, Devotion, Fondness.

DOSAGE FORM OF LOVE
It is given in the form of feelings.

TYPES OF LOVE
It has various types, some of which are as under
LOVE OF GOD: Love of God is superior and purest to all types of love.
PARENTAL LOVE: The purest form of love after God's love.
LOVE LOVE LOVE: It is a love towards a person of opposite sex (not blood relating).
GENERAL AFFECTION OR SECOND DEGREE LOVE: It is love toward other persons including family members other than parents.

ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION OF LOVE
It is intracardiac. It can be produced in one's body by itself.

ABSORPTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF LOVE
It is directly absorbed from the heart into soul and then distributed throughout the soul. First-pass effect does not occur.

ANTAGONIST OF LOVE
Hate is the antagonist of love. Both compete for binding to a same receptor (heart).

MECHANISM OF ACTION
If love is introduced into the body or produced in the body, it immediately attaches with heart (heart is itself a receptor for love). It is then taken up by soul and then distributed throughout it. It influences the whole body but mainly the Central Nervous System.

PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS
It mainly affect the Central Nervous System and its effects are:
ANOREXIA.
INSOMNIA.

LOVE INDUCED MUTE SYNDROME:
person show extreme silence.
FORGETFULNESS: Loss of all kinds of memories (i.e. short-term, intermediate and long term). If patient is male then he even forgets to shave his beard and if it is female then she even forgets to comb her hair. Patient tends to think about his/her lover all the time.
ANXIETY: Keen to meet his/her lover.
MANIAC SYMPTOMS: Gets over excited on
meeting his/her lover. Degree of excitement
varies, depending upon the caliber of a person.
EFFECTS ON CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM;
Palpitation: On looking at his/her lover.
Tachycardia: Accompanied by Palpitation.
Cardiac arrest: If a patient sees his/her lover with some other person (if found his/her lover is cheating), cardiac arrest or arrhythmias can occur.

THERAPEUTIC USES
In normal life love has millions of uses which will be hard to mention but in clinical practice love can be used for following purposes. It is really helpful in treating the patient; we can induce it before the treatment starts, and patient starts trusting us, which makes it easy for us to perform our proce�dures/treatment. We can also use it in psychological patient. It is so much useful in such patients that we can treat them by just giving love. It produces a sense in them that how much their life worth.

ADVERSE EFFECTS
In high doses it is injurious to health, a person starts feeling a false pride in himself and may get spoiled.

WITHDRAWL EFFECTS
If it is given once it should not be stopped. If it is stopped then it will be more injurious (first four pharmacological effects become more severe). It may also be life threatening and patient may also show suicidal tendency.

EXCRETION
It remains in the body forever. If not in original form, it will remain in body in some other form i.e. liking, respect or it may also be converted to hate and remain in the body as such.

Joke Of The Week

A: I'm in a big trouble!
B: Why is that?
A: I saw a mouse in my house!
B: Oh, well, all you need to do is use a trap.
A: I don't have one.
B: Well then, buy one.
A: Can't afford one.
B: I can give you mine if you want.
A: That sounds good.
B: All you need to do is just use some cheese in order to make the mouse come to the trap.
A: I don't have any cheese.
B: Okay then, take a piece of bread and put a bit of oil in it and put it in the trap.
A: I don't have oil.
B: Well, then put only a small piece of bread.
A: I don't have bread.
B: Then what is the mouse doing at your house?!

Common Expressions

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When someone says: "I'm broke" What do they mean?
I have no money.
I was in an accident.
I was robbed.

When someone says: "Lend me a hand" What do they mean?
They want you to shake their hand.
They want you to help them.
They want to wave goodbye to you.

When someone says: "Meet me at 2 o'clock, sharp!" What do they mean?
They want you to meet them at EXACTLY 2 o'clock.
The want you to meet them at 1 o'clock.
They want you to meet them after 2 o'clock.

When someone says: "I know this place like the back of my hand" What do they mean?
They have a map in their hand.
They know the place very well.
They are lost.

When someone says: "I'm sick and tired of my job" What do they mean?
They feel sick.
They want to go to sleep.
They hate their job.

When someone says: "I feel like I study 24/7" What do they mean?
They feel like they study every minute of every day.
They are studying math.
They don't like studying.

Airport Information

The airport is your first stop before leaving on our dream vacation or trip. Generally speaking, you should arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare. Don't arrive 10 minutes before your plane departs. You can park your car in long-term parking if you are planning to be away for a few days, or you can ask someone to drop you off in the loading zone right in front of the airport terminal. In some cases, you can check your bags there at curbside, or you might have to go to the check-in counter inside the airport. Many airports now allow you to check in at a computer kiosk, but you will still need to check your bags if you have any. Once you are checked in, you will have to pass through security where they will check your ID and your carry-on bags. You will also need to walk through a metal detector, which will check for illegal items. After you pass through security, you can walk to the gate where you can wait to board your flight. Just wait until they call your section to board. They usually seat first-class passengers and those who need assistance first. Enjoy your flight.

What are some of your frustrations when going through an airport? Is there anything you can do personally to minimize these problems? What can airports do to deal with these issues?

Cyber Love?????

Hi guys i'm back today bringing you another interesting story which i read on a site. It's about a romantic relationship that can hardly work between two people from diffrent countries. Well here it goes...

We Knew We Had No Chance, But..

Hello Andrea!
Having read the article in the July issue of the Internet Kalauz I was certain that I had to share my experience with you and the readers. My experience was not as deeply moving as Victoria's but perhaps this too is interesting.

In a nutshell then. There were several times in the past when I met someone on the internet with whom we had a good understanding, but this was completely different. Thomas and I met on a German chat line accidentally back in March sometime. We noticed immediately that we were on the same wavelength and for weeks we've had virtual dates almost on a daily basis. If for some reason we could not meet then there would be e-mails going back and forth to make up for the lack. On the chat-line we behaved as though we were going together, but we both knew that because of the distance between us we did not have a chance. He is tied to Germany by his university studies and my studies bind me here. Despite this, we both feel we would be a couple if it weren't for the distance. We spoke on the phone also and if we were completely honest with each other, we had to admit that we both spent a lot of time thinking of the other, regardless of the fact that we each have other "real" commitments.

We are tentatively planning that perhaps we would meet next year, but that is far ahead in the future. Kind regards from Vera.

GLOSSARY

In a nutshell
using as few words as possible
Well, to put it in a nutshell, we're lost

Be on the same wavelength
(of two or more people) to think in a similar way and to understand each other well
I can't seem to get on with him - we're just not on the same wavelength

Back and forth
moving first in one direction and then in the opposite one
"She swayed gently back and forth to the music"

Be tied to sth/sb
If you are tied to a job, place or person, you are forced to stay with them
"I felt tied to the job while I had a mortgage to pay"

Regardless
despite; not being affected by something
The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition

Tentatively
If you do or say something tentatively, you do or say it in an uncertain way.

New Message

Text-messaging teens are a big problem.

Some teenagers are doing it all the time, and
it’s getting out of control. But how much is
too much?

A study says that the average teen sends an
astonishing 80 text messages a day.
On some levels this isn’t a bad thing. “Adults use
their Blackberrys to communicate and teens
are using their cell phones,” explains Dr Michelle
Barker, professor of psychiatry and paediatrics at
The Baytime College of Medicine. “On the plus
side, text messaging can bring introverted teens
out of their shell, boost their confidence and
help them make friends. But some teens lose
track of how many messages they’re sending
and how much time is being spent texting. This
is because there are no immediate consequences
– you just keep on doing it and forget that it
costs money. While teens may not see a problem
with the amount of text messages they send and
receive, parents may when they have to foot the
bill.”
Excessive text messaging can also lead to more
serious problems. “When texting becomes a habit,
it can affect teens’ school work, their ability to
sleep at night and how they interact with their
friends face-to-face. It can also result in an inability
to concentrate as they are overly-focussed on
sending or receiving the next message,” Dr Barker
explained.
Recent research also shows that texting teens are
a hazard to others on the road. Teenagers often
walk while texting, which makes them 43% more
likely not to look both ways before crossing the
street. And teens who drive and text at the same
time are an accident waiting to happen. Lorry
driver Michael Singleton says he was rear-ended
by a teen who was driving while texting. “The kid
told me he didn’t see me... or the 20 cars in front
of me waiting at the traffic light. He was too busy
sending messages to his friends!”
So, what can be done about it? “Parents
considering buying their teen a mobile phone
should look at both the pros and cons carefully,”
Dr Barker explains. “While having a cell phone
with the text messaging feature is a great way
for teens to stay in touch with their friends
and family, it can also become a distraction
in the classroom and a danger on the road.
Parents should work out a payment or chore
schedule to help teens learn that they have to be
accountable for their actions.”

Feeings And Moods

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Off?

What's up Everyone? How's everything in life? I hope You guys are doing great well I'm so frustrated with my life I dont know why.OK OK OK OK OK I dont wanna bore you with my story and now I'm gonna get down to business straight away. Today I've found some words starting with OFF. I guess these words are often used by native speakers because I bumped into these words when i was reading a novel called "Heart Of The Ocean By Cristopher". So Anyway here we go

(1)Offbeat(adjective):
Unusual and strange and therefore surprising or noticeable
Example:
an offbeat sense of humour

(2)Off Base(adjective):
Wrong
Example:
You're(way)off base there.

(3)Off Color(adjective):
Slightly ill
Example:
I'm feeling a bit off-colour today.

(4)Off Duty(adjective):
When police officers, doctors, guards, etc. are off-duty, they are not working.
Example:
He looks completely different when he's off-duty and in his normal clothes.

Freaks And Geeks

What do you think of when
you hear the term “American
high school”? The film Grease?
Gangs of teenagers? Fast cars?
American football players?
Cheerleaders? That’s the
stereotypical image. But what’s
it really like? A popular US TV
show, Freaks and Geeks,
thinks it has the answer.

Freaks and Geeks takes place at McKinley
High School in Michigan in the United
States around the year 1980. It centres
on 15-year-old Lindsay Weir and her
family and experiences. She’s very
clever, but tired of spending time with
her “intelligent” friends. She’s also upset by
the recent death of her grandmother and
feels really lost. However, she seems to find
comfort by associating with the school’s
burnouts (the “Freaks”) – the rebellious,
naughty students who don’t care about
school. These students include Daniel
(James Franco), Nick (Jason Segel) and
Ken (Seth Rogen). Lindsay has a younger
brother Sam who is obsessed with Star
Wars and has a crush on a cheerleader.
He hangs out with the “Geeks” and nerds
– the science-fiction-loving, sociallyawkward,
brainy students.
The episodes are funny but they have a
serious side to them too. In one episode,
Lindsay’s parents go out of town and
her new friends convince her to have a
party. She tells her 14-year-old brother
not to say anything to her parents, but
he’s worried about having alcohol in their
house. So, he buys non-alcoholic beer. The
people at the party drink it and believe
they are drunk. Lindsay is constantly
worried that things in her house are being
destroyed and has the least fun out of
everyone. But, as a result of the party, she
gains acceptance from her new friends.
All of the characters have to deal with
the problems of growing up. They have
to fight off bullies, talk to unfair teachers
and not get too embarrassed by their
out-of-touch parents. They also try to
get to know themselves and figure out
where they belong in the world. The show
has been praised for its brutal honesty
and realistic characters. As one critic said,
“Finally, here’s a show that tells the truth
about high school.”


GLOSSARY

a cheerleader n
a girl (usually) who dances and
sings at sports events as a way of
motivating the team and fans

a freak n
someone whose behaviour is
different from that of the majority.
They have alternative, unpopular
opinions that aren't accepted by
the majority
a geek n
someone who is considered
different from the rest and who
may be obsessed with intellectual
or electronic things

upset adj
sad and angry

a burnout n US
a student who doesn’t take
studying seriously and who may
get into trouble at school

to have a crush on exp
to be in love with someone, but
not be in a relationship with that
person

to hang out with exp
to spend time with

a socially-awkward person exp
someone who doesn’t feel
comfortable in social situations

brainy adj
intelligent
to deal with exp
to give your attention to a problem
or a situation

a bully n
a person who uses their strength/
power/position to hurt or frighten
other people

out-of-touch adj
if someone is “out of touch”, they
are not aware of things that have
happened recently

to figure out phr vb
to understand

to praise vb
to say good things about
something; to give a positive
review of something

a portrayal of exp
the way that something is shown
on television/film, etc.

On The Verge Of Bankruptcy

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Pricey

Hello everyone today I brought you a slang "Pricey" which means something that's too expensive. I kinda(kind of) use this word a lot whenever I go shopping with friends here in Bangalore Cause I like it. Well anyway here's something i wanna(want to) tell you I know there are loads of people struggling with English it’s maybe because they don’t have anyone who's fluent in English can correct them if they are wrong. Many People go abroad and pound the pavement in search for a job and finally they get disappointed due to lack of communication skill. Anyway Reading only this blog is not gonna get you anywhere go out and be sociable and meet some people who speaks English if you're able to get along with everyone you'll definitely learn English in no time. Besides you need to cultivate reading habits this is the only way of getting INPUT. When you read or listen you get a lot of input to speak. In all honesty this is what I did to improve English and I’m still doing let me jump into conclusion DONT GIVE UP, KEEP DOING TILL YOU YOU GET THERE!

Expression

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Keeping Mum

Hi Guys I'm back again well today has been god-awful and i got so freaking bored and i decided to watch a movie called Keeping Mum starring Rowan Atkinson(Mr Bean) perhaps it's the frst i heard his voice well here's the plot of this movie.

Gloria Goodfellow has a normal life in the countryside along with her family. She's the mother of two children, one precocious teenager girl and a timid boy, who's been bullied by a bunch of kids from his school. Occassionally, their peace is disrupted by a neighbor's annoying dog or a meddler neighbor. Gloria's husband, Reverend Walter Goodfellow, is a clumsy but well respected priest, who's preparing to give a speech in a religious convention at Cornwall. One morning a charming, efficient and quite kind lady, Grace Hawkins, arrives to work as a housekeeper at the Goodfellows' house. The family's life will change forever, because Grace will care for its integrity in her own special way. First, Grace will help Walter to relax and find his funny side during masses. Then, Grace finds out that Gloria is having an affair with her golf instructor, a sort of pervert American man, interested in Gloria's daughter as well. Last but not least, Grace will manage herself to get rid of the bullies who are giving a hard time to Petey. Despite this ideal reality, Gloria will discover a secret that Grace has been hiding... for more than 40 years.

Words:

Precocious = it describes a child who behaves as if they are much older than they are
EX: a precocious little brat

Timid= shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened
EX:Lucy is a rather timid child.

Bully= to hurt or frighten someone who is smaller or less powerful than you, often forcing them to do something they do not want to do
EX:Don't let anyone bully you into doing something you don't want to do.

Disrupt = to prevent something, especially a system, process or event, from continuing as usual or as expected
EX:A heavy fall of snow had disrupted the city's transport system.

Annoying= to make someone angry
Ex:I'm sorry - is my cough annoying you?

Meddle= To intrude into other people's affairs or business
Meddler(n)
EX:My sister's always meddling in other people's affairs .

Clumsy= awkward in movement or manner
EX:My attempts to apologize were very clumsy.

Priest= a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, or a person with particular duties in some other religions.

Convention= a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party.

Charming = pleasant and attractive
EX: We had dinner with our director and his charming wife.

Pervert = a person whose sexual behaviour is considered strange and unpleasant by most people

To Get Rid Of(something or someone)= to remove or throw away something unwanted, to send away someone annoying or to persuade them to leave
EX:We got rid of our unwelcome guests by saying we had to go to bed.

Last but not least = importantly, despite being mentioned after everyone else
EX:I would like to thank my publisher, my editor and, last but not least, my husband

Chin Up

Hello Everyone my name is khaleel here i'm today bringing you another expression. i was reading some novel today and i suddenly came across this wonderful and commonly used idiom "CHIN UP" meaning something you say to someone in a difficult situation in order to encourage them to be brave and try not to be sad. It can be used in lots of situations that we face on a regular basis. for instance we can say hey dude Chin up get over her there are a bunch of fish in the sea it means that we are telling someone to act bravely when they are in a difficult situation in this case im telling my friend to have the guts(courage) when he gets dumped by his girlfriend and go out with another girl and i said there are a bunch of fish in the sea meaning she is not the one girl who exists on the planet but there are more so go out and find out for more. well guys thats gonna do it for the day keep practising it and get used to it HAVE A NICE DAY


Words:

Come Across:to find something by chance
EX:He came across some of his old love letters in his wife's drawer.

Get Over:feel better after something or someone has made you unhappy
EX:It took her months to get over Rupert when he finished the relationship.

Dump:to suddenly end a romantic relationship you have been having with someone
EX:If he's so awful, why don't you just dump him?

Welcome to EFL Story Time

This Part contains 100 original short stories about life in America. These stories are written for ESL learners who are, at the least, high beginners.

I want to help ESL students learn English as quickly and effortlessly as possible. Learning should be interesting, not boring. We hope that learners will find that these stories are a pleasant way to improve their English. So good luck.

1. Sara Went Shopping

Sara Smith, a Pasadena resident, went shopping. She is 30, and has lived at 3037 N. Foothill Street since 1992. Sara has been married to John for seven years. They have two children; Bob is five years old and Nancy is three. Sara owns a 1995 four-door blue Toyola. At 9 a.m., Sara got into her car and drove to Barget, a department store a mile away.

Barget was having a holiday sale. Sara bought a four-slice toaster for $29.95 plus tax. The regular price was $39.95. She paid by check. On her way home, Sara stopped at MilkPlus to buy a gallon of nonfat milk. The milk was $3.50. Sara got 50 cents back in change.

Sara arrived home at 10 a.m. John and the kids were still sleeping. She woke them up and then made a hot and nutritious breakfast for everyone.

Introducing

Hello Everyone, My Name Is Khaleel I'm Here Today To Take You All To A Diffrent World Where Authentic English Is Spoken. For This Blog I've Collected Up A Variety Of Information With Regard To "How To Sound Like A Native Speaker". Its An Interesting Blog Where You Are Gonna Find Real English.We Have Many Sections Here As To Improve Your Language Proficiency SO ENJOY 'EM ALL....

How to be a good language learner

By this I mean simply that you think about your learning; that you come to understand your own strengths and weaknesses, your likes and dislikes. If you find something difficult, you ask yourself why and try to find ways to do better next time. If you always seem to get low scores in vocabulary tests, you analyse your methods of studying words. If you don't like to study grammar in grammar books, you find some other method of learning the rules of the language. An excellent way to reflect on your learning is to keep a language journal in which you write about your daily experiences in learning English.

A good way to use the study notes on this website is to first reflect on (and maybe write down) your own strategies in listening, learning vocabulary etc. Then you can read the notes in these pages and compare what you do with the advice given there. (If you don't know how to start, just look at the sub-headings within the note pages. These may give you a good idea of the different issues connected with the particular topic.)

Remember that everyone has their own learning style. So if you do something different and it works well for you, don't feel you have to follow the advice given in the notes.

One more thing. Perhaps you have a learning strategy that is very successful for you but is not suggested in the notes. I'd be very pleased to hear from you what it is. You can send me an e-mail at:k_sheik1985@yahoo.com

How to be a better speaker

What speakers do
In some ways speaking is the most difficult language skill. Every time you speak you have to do many different things but you have very little time to do them. Imagine, for example, that the teacher has asked you a question in class. Here is a list of the things you have to do when giving an answer.

You have to:


understand the question
think what answer you want to give
find the words that you need
make sure the grammar you use is correct
try to get your pronunciation and intonation right.

To make things more difficult, you have to do all this with everyone else in the class looking at you and listening to you! It’s no surprise that some ESL students don’t talk at all for a while when they first come to school.

Practising speaking
Speaking is a skill like learning to swim. The more you practise, the better you will become, until finally you can do it without needing to think much about it. Here are some ways that you can get as much speaking practice as possible:


ask and answer questions in class
try to answer all the teacher’s questions silently in your head
if you work in a group with native speakers, don’t let them do all the talking
ask to sit next to a student who is not from your country
try to make some friends who don’t have the same language
join a lunchtime club or do an after-school activity
talk English with your neighbours
talk to your parents in English; e.g. to summarise a story or science experiment
talk to your teachers after class and at lunchtime or after school.

More information to help you become a better speaker

Here is a list of more things to think about or strategies to try in order to improve your speaking skills:

Do not worry about making mistakes! Everyone who speaks makes mistakes. Even native speakers make mistakes when they talk, because speaking is such a complicated skill (see above). It doesn’t matter if your spoken English is not perfect. What is important is that you can communicate what you want to say.

Keep talking! If you don’t know a word, use gestures or mime. Or try and explain what you want to say using other words. Or draw a picture. Ask the person you are speaking to to help you. If you are not sure whether your grammar is right, it doesn't matter. Keep talking!

Learn some useful phrases that you know you will often need to use; and use them! If you do this, you will have more time to think about the rest of what you want to say.

Knowing some common expressions will also help you to take more part in conversations. Most students will not wait patiently in the middle of an interesting discussion while you plan exactly what you want to say. But, if you are ready with an expressions like: Well, in my opinion .. or Do you know what I think?, they will at least stop and wait for you to continue. (Just don't keep them waiting too long, and remember again: It's ok to make mistakes!)

Prepare answers at home. Often teachers ask students to talk about their homework. For example, you may have to say how you solved a math problem; or you may be asked to give your opinion about a story you read. If you think about the likely questions at home - you could even say the answers to your parents -, you will be ready to raise your hand in class.

If you know you will have to talk to someone about something, then plan what you are going to say. For example, maybe you know you will have to tell your teacher why you were absent from school, or you want to explain to the nurse why you can’t do PE. Look up the words you know you will need, and maybe even write out the exact sentences you want to say. Practise saying it at home, or with another student or your ESL teacher.

If you talk to people, they will talk back to you. Usually, they will simplify their speech so that you can understand better. This gives you good listening practice, too.

Try to think in English! Don’t think in your own language and then translate it.

How to give a good speech

Every speech or presentation has two main aspects:


WHAT you say (content)
HOW you say it (delivery)

You obviously have a lot of control over the content, because you can plan out exactly what you want to say. But you can also do a lot to make sure your delivery is effective too. The advice that follows will help you deliver a powerful speech:

Remember that a listener usually only has one chance to understand what you are saying. So you must do everything you can to make it easy for him or her to follow your ideas.

The best way to do this is to “signpost” your speech. At the beginning, say how your speech will be divided up. During the speech, make it clear when one part has finished and the next part has started. (For example, “Now that I have explained some of the causes of air pollution, I want to tell you what we can do to reduce the problem.”) At the end of your speech, make it clear that you are finished (e.g. by simply saying “Thank you!”).

The most important parts of a speech are the beginning and the end. Think about a strong first sentence that will capture the attention of the listener. Be calm and confident; give the impression that you are well-prepared and have something interesting to say. End with a strong sentence: make people laugh or give them something provocative to think about.

Practise your speech before the big day. In particular it is useful to think about how and where you will stand/sit, and where you will put your materials before and after you have used them. Practise using your speech cards.

Speak loudly and clearly. Remember that your voice (your intonation) must do the job that punctuation does in your writing. Try not to speak too fast. Never just read full sentence notes - it is boring and makes your speech very difficult to follow.

Make sure you can be seen as well as heard. Don’t hide behind your sheets or the overhead projector. It is important that every listener feels you are talking to him or her personally. Therefore look round the room and try to make eye contact with everyone in the audience at least once during your speech.

Be careful not to distract your listeners by swinging on a chair, tapping your feet etc.

It is useful to include visual material with your speech. For example, if you are talking about places, show a map. If you are using numbers, write them for all to see. (It’s very difficult for listeners to keep large or many numbers in their head.)

If you are going to have audience participation be very clear exactly what you want from them. If you ask a question, be ready for strange answers, and expect to have to answer it yourself.

How to Stay Positive:
6 Ways to Understand More

Do you know how to stay positive when you don't understand what people are talking about in English? First of all you need to remember something...

...not understanding is normal, natural, necessary and probably
one of the most annoying parts about learning English.

But what should you do when you do not understand? It's like riding a horse or a bike. If you fall off, YOU GET BACK ON! That is the key.

1) Distract yourself

If you are at a party, dinner or watching a movie and you suddenly realize that you are missing EVERY word being said, disconnect for a minute. When you turn off your mind, it gives you a chance to recharge your batteries and get back into the conversation with a clear head. If you keep trying and trying to understand for 5 hours you are going to exhaust your mind and become extremely frustrated.
Don't worry. Most people understand that you can't be concentrating 100% of the time. Just reassure them that you are just resting your mind.
So how do you get back on the 'English horse' when you fall off?
Here are 6 ways to help you stay positive.

2) Focus on what you understand

Easier said than done, but once you master (perfect) this idea you will be able to understand much more than you realize. When you start to miss words and ideas you can still usually get the general idea. When you focus on the 4 words you don't know and the joke that you missed, you are no longer listening to the conversation and therefore missing much more. Stay positive and try to focus on the words that you DO understand. With time and practice you will understand more and more. Trust me, it is hard, but you need regular exposure and practice to real English.

3)Ask questions!

This is the hardest advice to follow because even I don't do it all the time. Imagine that you are having coffee with four friends and the conversation starts to speed up. You still understand the general idea and you can still contribute your opinion. Suddenly they start talking about something new, using a word that you don't know. If you don't ask for clarification you might sit there not understanding and getting frustrated. This can all be avoided by taking 5 seconds and asking "sorry, what does _______ mean?" Those 5 words and 5 seconds are going to save you a lot of frustration and confusion.

Note: My main excuse for not doing this is that I don't want to interrupt the conversation, I feel stupid and I don't want to annoy people by asking questions about vocabulary. Don't assume the worst (stay positive), people are usually happy to help. In my 2 years of living abroad NO ONE has ever reacted negatively to a question that I have had.

4) Get involved!

I think this is the best trick to understand more and to fight frustration. It's simple. If you are involved in the conversation you understand more and be able to contribute more as well. When you are active it is much easier to stay positive and fight negative feelings. There are two ways to use this idea.

The first is to keep yourself involved in general. Try to make comments, ask questions and keep speaking periodically. You want to keep yourself involved so that you don't end up sitting there looking at your coke and making a mental list of what you have to do tomorrow. Worrying about tomorrow does not help you understand right now!)

If you stop talking then people will stop talking to you. It sounds harsh but people will more likely speed up and forget that you are not a native speaker. If you keep talking, they remember that you are there and they will speak more slowly and usually explain expressions that they think you don't understand.

(Remember that if you want to disconnect then that is fine. Stop thinking and watch the TV for a couple minutes. Make sure to get back into the conversation as soon as you feel you can.)

5) Practice makes perfect!

It sounds cliche but it is true. The more you put yourself into conversational situations the better you are going to get at having a conversation. Try to start having one to one conversations. When you are confidant speaking to one person, start trying group situations. The key is to stay positive and keep trying.

6) Don't be so hard on yourself

Most of us are quick to criticize ourselves but we don't look at the situation. All we see is that we didn't understand someone. We forget that the room was noisy (with music and other people), that in a group it is harder to hear people and that learning a language is hard in general.



1.Speaking

Greetings

1. Hi.
Hello.
2. Good morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
3. How are you?
How are you doing?
How ya doing? (Informal)
4. Fine. How about you?
5. Okay. Thanks.

Greetings and Courtesy

Hi
Hello
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Good night
Thank you
Thanks
You're welcome
Excuse me
Pardon me
(I'm) Sorry
Good-bye
Bye

Introducing Yourself

1. I'm John.
I'm Jackie. (Use first name in informal situations)

2. I'm John Kennedy.
I'm Jackie O'Neill. (Use full name in business and formal situations)

3. (It's) nice to meet you.
(It's) nice meeting you.
(It's) good to meet you.

4. Nice to meet you too.

Introducing People

1. This is my friend, Jack. Hi Jack. I'm Linda

my brother, Bob.
my sister, Cindy.
my father, Mr. Harris.
my mother, Mrs. Harris.
my teacher, Ms. Watson.
my student, Carrie.
my friend, Mary Jones.
my boss, Mr. Ritter.
my co-worker, Penny Pitcher.

2. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you too.

Introducing Others

These types of introductions involve three people:

A: The introducer (who knows both B and C)
B: Introducee (knows A but not C)
C: Introducee (knows A but not B)

Example,

A: Have you two met each other?
B: No, we haven't.
A: Ben, this is Carol. Carol this is Ben.
(B and C smile and shake hands.)
B: Nice to meet you Carol.
C: Nice to meet you too, Ben.


Follow-up:
After you have been introduced to someone,
it is polite to ask a few general questions* to get acquainted.

For example,

B: Where are you from, Carol?
C: I'm from Connecticut.

B: Connecticut, which part?
C: Hartford, the capital. How about you, Ben?
B: Nebraska--a place called Bellevue. It's near Omaha.
C: How do you know Alan (A)?
B: He is my friend from college.

Practice introducing your friends to each other.
Remember to smile (and use handshakes where appropriate).

*When meeting someone for the first time,
it is not appropriate to ask certain types of questions.

Do NOT ask:

A person's age
Birth date
Salary
Weight
Marital status

You may ask general questions about the situation.

How do you know Alan (the person who introduced us)?
Are you a student at this university?
Is this your first time here?
What do you do for a living?
How long have you been working for (company)?

Identifying People, Things

1. This is Minnie Rivers.
That is Mr. Lewis.

2. Minnie is a writer.
Mr. Lewis is a barber.
Gail is an artist.
He is a photographer.
She is a secretary.
He's a dentist.
She's a doctor.

3. I am a computer programmer.
I'm a businessman.
I'm a businesswoman.
I'm not a mechanic.

4. We are writers.
They are engineers.
You are a student.
You are students.

5. This is an apple.
This is a banana.
That is an orange.
That is not a tomato.
It is a telephone.
It's a horse.
It's not an airplane.


Classroom Questions

What's your name? My name is Robert You can call me Bob
What is this? That's a pencil
What is that? It's a desk.
How do you say it in English? Eraser.
How do you spell it? E-R-A-S-E-R.
Please say it again. All right.
Please speak more slowly. Okay. Listen carefully.
I don't understand. Let me explain.
I'm sorry. That's okay.

Asking for Information

1. What is this? This is a table.
2. What is that? That is a chair.
3. What's this? It's a pen.
4. What's that? It's an apple.
5. What are these? These are pencils.
6. What are those? Those are books.
7. Where is Mr. King? He is over there.
8. Where is Ms. Knight? She's (right) here.
9. Where's Johnny? He's in the house.
10. When's the movie? It's at 9:00.
11. When's lunch? Lunch is at noon.
12. How is the food? It's delicious.


Simple sentences

1. I work in a post office. Are you a letter carrier?
No, I'm a postal clerk.

2. Greg works in a bank. Is he a teller?
Yes, he is.

3. They live in Washington. Are they senators?
No, they aren't.

4. I eat breakfast at 8:00 a.m. What do you eat?
(I eat) eggs, bacon, and toast.

5. She goes to work at 9:00 a.m. Where does she work?
In the cafeteria.

6. Eddy plays basketball every Friday. Where does he play?
At the gym.

7. Penny starts class at 10:00. When does she finish?
At 11:00.

8. I don't drink beer. Why (not)?
I don't like it.


Simple Questions

Are you from Canada? Yes, I am.
Is he a doctor? No, he isn't.
Is this free? Yes, it is.
Do you like apples? Yes, I do.
Does she live in New Orleans? No, she doesn't
Is she going to the dance? Yes, she is.
Are they flying home? No, they're taking the bus.
Are you coming to the party? No, I have other plans.
What do you do (as an occupation)? I'm a computer programmer.
What do you do on the weekends? I usually stay home and watch television.
Where are you from? I'm from Ontario, California.
Where do you live? I live in Arizona.
How do you say that in English? I don't know.
How do you spell your name? S-I-M-O-N.
How do you know Mr. Amos? He's my teacher.

Numbers and Counting

1. How many fingers do you have? I have Eight fingers.
2. You have eight fingers? Eight fingers and two thumbs.
3. How many brothers does Ryan have? He has four (brothers).
4. How many students in your class? Thirty-five, including me.
5. How old is your sister? She is seventeen.
6. How many hours do you work every day? From nine to five. Eight hours.
7. How many people are in the group? About seventy.
8. How many cookies are left? Five or six.
9. How many toothpicks are in the box? More than a hundred.


Introducing your family

This is my mother/mom.
This is my father/dad.
(These are my parents)
This is my wife.
This is my husband.
There are five people in my family.
(My mother, my father, my older brother, my older sister, me, my younger brother.)
I have two brothers.
One is older.
one brother is older (than me).
One is younger.
I have one sister.
I'm number three.

Asking about family

How many brothers and sisters do you have?
What number are you?
He's the oldest (of five children).
She's the youngest.
Cindy doesn't have any brothers or sisters.
Jared is an only child.
How many children do you have?
We have two. One son and one daughter.
Do you have any kids?
No, I'm not married.

Talking about Favourite Things

1. What is your favorite color? Purple.
2. What's your favorite kind of music? I like pop music.
3. Favorite sport? Kung fu.
4. Do you have a lucky number? Yes. It's eight.
5. What kind of food do you like best? I like Cantonese food.
6. How about movies? Action.
7. Who is your favorite movie star? Jackie Chan.
8. What city do you like most? Hong Kong, of course!


Talking about here and now

1. What is Ms. Chan doing? She is writing a letter.
Oh. That's nice.

2. What is he doing? He's playing hockey.
That's interesting.

3. What are you doing? I'm reading a book.
Is it interesting?

4. Who is singing that song? Frank (is).
Oh. It sounds good.

5. Who is washing the dishes? The children are.
That's great.

6. Where are you going now? I'm going to the library.
Okay. Have fun.


Describing People

Personality and Appearance Description

1.Tell me about your father. Well, he's very friendly, smart and funny.
What kind of person is he?

2. What does he look like? He's young, short and handsome.
He has straight black hair and green eyes.

3. What does your mother look like? She's tall, thin and beautiful.
She has blonde hair and wears glasses.

4. How about your little sister? She has curly red hair and a cute smile.
Everybody likes her.


Clothing

5. What is your brother wearing? He's wearing light brown pants and
an orange t-shirt.

6. What kind of shoes does he have (on)? Sneakers, and he's wearing white socks.

7. Is Susan wearing a dress? No. She's wearing a blue skirt and
a yellow blouse.

8. Anything else? Yes. She's wearing boots and carrying
a purse.


Here's an idiom that's commonly used by native speakers:

Have a one-track mind !!!

Tammy :What are you doing ?
Florence :Just reading about Europe.
Tammy :Does it mention Paris nightclubs ?
Florence :Actually, I'm reading about churches in Paris.
Tammy :We can't meet boys in churches.
Florence :You have such a one-track mind ! We'll have plenty of time to do both.
Tammy :You're right. I'm so excited !
Florence :This is my first time leaving L.A. I wish Kyle could come.

Explanation :
Have a one-track mind=to think about one particular thing and nothing else
Example : And no, Bill, I wasn't talking about sex - you've got a one-track mind !
I'm Trying To Teach You All From The Ground So Probably You May Feel Bored And Frustrated Please Hang In There Stick With This Course I Promise One Day This Is Gonna Come In Handy In Your Life So Chill Out Guys Im Gonna Wind Up For The Day Have A Nice Day............)))))))))