American English Why do the Americans say so?
СОДЕРЖАНИЕ 1.Произношение гласных 2. Произношение согласных 3.Наиболее употребительные слова и выражения 4.Резюме 5.Деловая переписка 6.Лексические различия 7.Идиомы и фразеологические обороты 8.Что означаетJAZZ CHANTS 9.Rhymes
Conversational English a)Formal Informal greetings Im sorry to butt in Hallo Ah, just the chap I wanted to see Well, talk of the devil d) Enquires and replies Whats new? Hows tricks? Hows the missues? Ive been dying to meet you c) Small talk Hows Joe getting along? Where on earth have you been? What are you up to? Whats it got to do with him? Make your own dialogues
You are looking for a job. Analyse your interests. 1. What are my abilities? 2.What special talents do I have? 3.What are my special interests? 4.How do I see myself? 5.What is my previous experience? 6.What are my educational plans for the future? 7.Am I willing to accept change?
CIRRICULUM VITAE NAME & SURNAME BIRTHDATE ADRESS & TELEPHONE EDUCATION LANGUAGE SCORES SCHOLARSHIPS WORK EXPERIENCES COMPLETED PROJECTS RECENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES INTEREST AREAS
TRY TO WRITE ONE TO YOURSELF Anna Smirnova 98, Chaikovskogo st apt 85 St Petersburg,191194, Russia Phone December 2, 2005 Write a cover letter as Ann Smirnova did. US Consulate General 15, Furshtatskaya St St. Petersburg, Attn.Mr.Josh Overcast
Dear Sirs, By this letter I would like to apply for the FSN personel Clerk position at the US Consulate General. Thank you for taking time to deal with my application. Please kindly find my references enclosed. Faithfully yours, Write a letter applying for a job
Differences: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone Editor: Edward Olson This page indicates all the differences between the British and United States versions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone.
UK...USAEdition UKEdition USA. Car parkParking lotLotBunch Cinema MoviesLetter-boxMail-slot ToiletBathroomMumMom FootballSoccerJacket potato Baked potato SweetsCandyHappy Christmas Merry Christmas
Jump down s throat Become angry with Hit the ceiling Become very angry Blowit Fail at smth Hit the hay Go to bed
Fill in the gaps: 1.At the party the secret…… a)to get in with 2.John….when he saw b)to do a double take 3.Its a pity that he…that gang c)to have the guts 4.He doesnt…to admit his mistake d)to pop up 5.I dont like when he… e)to pay a call 6.The students had to…until f)to come out into the open the teacher came. G)to mark time 7.Ill…if you dont stop crying. H)to get loaded 8.Edward……last night. I)to be sandwiched 9.Strange message…on j)to goof off 10.In the subway he…between two fat women.
KEYS 1.-to come out into the open 2.-to do a double take 3.-to get in with 4.-to have the guts 5.-to get loaded 6.-to mark time 7.-to goof off 8.-to pay a call 9.-to pop up 10.-to be sandwiched
JAZZ CHANTS On a Diet First she gave up smoking. Then she gave up gin. Then she gave up chocolate cake. She wanted to be thin. Then she gave up breakfast. Then she gave up lunch. On lazy Sunday mornings She even gave up brunch. No matter what she gave up, Her skirts were very tight. Cause she ate twelve cans of tuna fish
Tall Trees CHORUS SOLO Tall trees Big tall trees. Tall trees,tall trees The coast of California Big tall trees. Is a beautifull sight, Tall trees,tall trees with the tall trees, tall trees, Big tall trees. Big trees, tall trees Big, tall trees. For dinner every night.
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