#115 - TO PASS OUT

#140 POP IN / OUT / OFF / ON / UP (A Phrasal Verb a Day is back) A Phrasal Verb a Day is back. In this episode I'll give you an update about this podcast and teach you phrasal verbs with POP. Episode Transcript Hello everyone, This is Luke Thompson and you're listening to A Phras ... Show More

= to finish/consume something completely- especially food e.g. I made a pizza for my friends and they polished it off in just a few minutes because they were so hungry. 

to indicate something 1. literally, by indicating something with your finger or a pointer) or 2. saying something that people don't know, or saying something specific that needs to be indicated e.g. "I'd just like to point out that these figures are not adjusted for inflation" or ... Show More

You're just back from a fantastic vacation. The first question you'll be asked, of course, is "How did it go?" There's so much to talk about: the weather, the food, the people, the location. Let's try out some of the vocabulary you're likely to need. (This is part 1 of a 2-part l ... Show More

<p><strong>Die Arschkarte ziehen</strong></p> <p> Wenn man “die Arschkarte gezogen hat“, hat man sozusagen Pech gehabt. Ich erkläre das mal mit einem Beispiel: Otto ist im Unterricht. Der Lehrer hat eine Matheaufgabe an die Tafel geschrieben. Er möchte, dass jemand diese Aufgabe ... Show More

<p><strong>Prüfungsangst</strong> Carola hatte sehr viel gelernt. In den letzten vier Wochen hatte sie sich jeden Tag an den Schreibtisch gesetzt. Sie wusste, dass sie die Prüfung leicht bestehen kann. Trotzdem hatte sie große Angst. Sie zitterte am ganzen Körper. „Geht es dir g ... Show More

What kind of characteristics or behavior can get you the title of Student of the Month? What would you imagine them to be? Intelligent? Avid* reader? High scorer? Or, are there other qualities that can get you noticed by teachers and rewarded. It looks as if there are many traits ... Show More

<p>These are some vocabulary words my students are studying in class, and I thought they might be helpful for others trying to improve their English or studying for the IELTS or TOEFL. The loud thunderstorm rattled the windows in the house. The little boat stayed steady on the ... Show More

Get We the verb 'to get' in many different ways. Here are some of the more common usages. 'Get' meaning to acquire or come into possession of something: 'Get your cold drinks here.' 'Get' meaning to become or change state: 'She got very angry after she learnt that he had recorded ... Show More