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Aug 2013
31m 8s

30 - Food

REALLIFE ENGLISH
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Words to Know

Kitty litter – a toilet for cats The masses – large groups of people On the ball – someone who is very smart and doesn’t miss anything Branch out – to extend to new places Country side – the interior regions of a country Guarana – a Brazilian fruit used to make a popular type of soda Vegan – Someone who doesn’t eat anything that comes from an animal Chalk – pen used to write on blackboard made from a dry powder Meru – Justin’s cat Bring up – to raise a child, be a parent Icing – the covering layer of a cake that is very sweet Brain power – the capacity of your brain Broth – a hot dish similar to soup Boo Hoo – noise to imitate someone crying News

  • The Next RLE party is going to be on the 10th of August at Devassa bar
  • Don’t forget to watch all the videos from the movie marathon 

Shout Outs

  • Lorena Lopez Ramirez (Archidona Spain)
  • Wagner Sodre (Goias)

Question

  • How to use, Either or / Neither nor 

Expressions

·         Chalk and Cheese

·         Cut the mustard

·         Icing on the cake

·         Food for thought

·         Too many cooks spoil the broth

·         You can’t have your cake and eat it too

Tip

  •  Use Ted Ed to practice daily with questions to practice your comprehension. http://ed.ted.com/

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