The fantastic story continues in its creepy way. Listen to all 5 and be ready for the coming end!

Stories to Stimulate!

Will and Mary Part 5 

Today's English tidbit from Stairway to English has to do with the word "supposed". Did you know that we pronounce it in two different ways depending on the meaning? It's true! Listen to this episode to understand the different pronunciations and the different meanings!

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Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

Understanding the word "supposed", its two different pronunciations, its meanings!

ROMANCES DE RAFAEL DE LEÓN

ROMANCE DE LA VIUDA ENAMORADA

In this episode you will learn how to ask time " 询问时间”

HSK2

Learn how to ask time "时间“


   a. Plug and play - Something that is easy to install or use without much effort.
      Example: "The new printer is plug and play; you can start using it right away."
   b. Crash course - An intensive and brief learning experience.
      Example: "I took a crash course in coding to prepare for the project."
   c. Hit the delete button - To eliminate or remove something completely.
      Example: "Let's hit the delete button on that idea; it's not feasible."
   d. On the same wavelength - To have a shared understanding or similar thinking.
      Example: "We work well together because we're on the same wavelength."
   e. Digital footprint - The trail of information left behind by someone's online activity.
      Example: "Be mindful of your digital footprint; it can impact your reputation."


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Technology-related idioms:

Today we're talking about questions or issues that have only two possible solutions. Today's word is "binary" and I hope you find it useful.

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DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Should we fire him or promote him?

Part of mastering communication is learning the arts. Here is a business themed poem for you to explore. After practicing with this, make your own. Take some time to ponder your business as well. 

In the bustling business bazaar, bold bankers briskly bargain. Trading trinkets, tallying treasure, they twist tongues with finance fervor. Swiftly scribing, stocks they stir, savvy whispers in the blur.