1. arise, rise
He rises every day. not common
She gets up.
The sun rises every morning.
rise/raise
I was raised in an Arabic country. passive voice
someone took care of you
I grew up in an Arabic country.
Mary raised six kids.
Mary raises chickens. - a farm, for business
I have a dog.
I raise dogs. -business
Sarah raises cows.
raise - to lift up
Don't raise your voice.
raise money
rise - to lift up by itself
The sun rises.
elevator rises
the sea rises, the tide rises
smoke rises
a helium balloon rises
9. BOARDING
"The 12:30 Nanaimo ferry is now boarding."
10. pick up - hand,
I picked up French quickly. understand, learn
Lesson 2 -pp7-9
I'm going to get dressed up for my date with Gong Li.
after a long wait
I got to visit Australia at last.
I got to visit Australia at long last. very very long time
How was your day today? The usual. Nothing special. Not much.
SSDD Same stuff, different day.
look for
look forward to - excited about something that will happen in the future, anticipate
I can't wait to see you.
I am looking forward to seeing you.
I am looking forward to going hunting in early November.
I'm alright.
little by little, step by step, bit by bit
I am tired out after our workout.
Walking up the stairs tires me out.
I am tired. tired - adj
I am tired out. I'm beat.
I am tired of this job.
Sarah is tired of listening to her husband complain about her mother.
Sarah is sick of listening to her husband complain about her mother.
I am sick and tired of all this rain.
I'm ill
-younger cool person slang
ill - slang, really cool
sick, teenage slang - really cool
dope - really cool
The party was lit! - really cool
Lesson 3
Take your time. No rush.
talk over - talk about
We talked it over. We talked about it.
We figured it out. We hashed it out. We resolved the problem. We understand each other better.
harsh - very tough
hash - potatoes, eggs, onion
lie down -lie
lay down - lay
lie - not tell the truth
I am going to lie down for a few minutes and take a nap.
lay - to place something down
He lay the newborn gently in the crib.
stand up
You have to stand up for yourself. You have to speak up for yourself.
Some people have a hard time standing up for themselves. They let people walk all over them. They let people take advantage of them. Don't be a doormat.
She is very soft-hearted.
on purpose She didn't break it on purpose. It was an accident.
get along with
Sarah gets along with her sister.
Joe hasn't been getting along with his boss lately. They have to hash out their problems/differences.
I have a bone to pick with you. - angry about something they did
We got some take-out.
Please take out the garbage.
Joe wants to take Mary out to Cactus Club on Friday night.
We took the car out for a test drive.
Lesson 5
Watch out!
rub noses together
hug
Nagano-shi
I lived in Japan from 1988-90.
They had the Winters Olympics in 1998.
She is getting over a cold.
She is getting over a bad breakup.
I would like to study at Langara; for the time being, I am polishing/ working on my English at SHEC.
Are you going to live in Canada for good?
The soccer game was cancelled due to rain.
The game was postponed. They'll play at another time, TBD. to be determined, to be decided
Lesson 6
Sarah is feeling a little under the weather today. sick, ill, cold, flu
Lesson 7
Time is up.
on time - not late
She got here on time.
She got here in the nick of time. last secondnick - cut
had better - modal, should, ought to
would rather - prefer
I would rather study English rather than math.
I would prefer to study in SHEC rather than in my old high school.
call it a day -stop working
It's 3:45. Let's call it a day. Let's go home.
Let's pack it in.
I'm going to pack it in.
pack it in - go to bed
I think I'm going to pack it in. Good night.
You're a hard person to figure out.
I think of her as a good friend.
I consider her a good friend.
In my mind, you're a good friend.
Lesson 8
I am about to start making supper.
turn around - something is going badly, changes to going well
Carla was doing poorly in Math 12, but she turned it around after the second exam.
to pay attention - focus on it, put your mind to something
You can do whatever you put your mind to.
brush up on - review, refresh it in your mind
I want to brush up on my Spanish.
to wear out
She wore out her new hiking boots from all of her excursions.
out of the question - impossible, no way
Can I have another puppy?
I'm sorry, but that is out of the question.
had to do with- related to
The burning car in my neighborhood had to do with a drive-by shooting in Richmond.
Lesson 9
as soon as - as soon as possible, ASAP
as soon as - exactly when, immediatelt when
Call me as soon as you hear from your sister.
as ... as adj as tall as, as nice as, as rich as Croesus She is as rich as Croesus.
He is as poor as a churchmouse.
Keep in touch. Don't be a stranger.
What's your idea of a good time?
in no time - done very quickly
She finished her homework in no time.
She finished her homework quick as a wink.
cut down onAll humans have to cut down on plastics.
used to - modal
be used to
get used to -process of becoming comfortable
Maria has to get used to taking the bus. We was used to driving her car.
back and forth - go and come back
Usually, she drives her kids back and forth to/from school.
back and forth - a good conversation
We always have a good back and forth.
Ryan and I had a good back and forth.
There isn't much back and forth with her.
Lesson 10
to make sure - to check carefullyMake sure you locked the door.
anxious - anxiety
OCD - obsessive compulsive disorder
obsessive thoughts - thought that you cannot get rid of
compulsive action - an action that you cannot control
habit - general word
good habits -study, brush your teeth
bad habits - smoking, biting your nails
get rid of - throw away
Sherry got rid of her old boyfriend.
dump -
I got dumped by my girlfriend.
to go with - matches in colour or style
The pants and the jacket go with each other.
The pants and the jacket don't go with each other.
The pants and the jacket don't match.
The pants and the jacket clash.
Our personalities clash.
first-rate - top quality, 5-star
My parents are first-rate.
My math teacher is
second-rate - low quality
The restaurant was second-rate.
third-rate - really low
star system
come from
He came from nothing. He did very well for himself.
Justin Trudeau was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He comes from a rich family.
to make good time- to travel quickly.
We made good time when we drove to Calgary.
mix up - confused
Don is mixed up about the chemistry.
Teenagers often feel mixed up about themselves.
to make out- to succeed
Sheryl is making out very well in her new job.
I'm making out ok.
make out - kissing
The two teenagers were making out in the car.
by heart - memorize
I know the lyrics of that song by heart.
Lesson 11
find fault with - criticize, blame
She was always finding fault with her boyfriend.
He found a lot of fault with his new phone.
be up to - your decision
It's up to you. You can decide. It's your choice.
be up to - feel able to
I'm not up to going to the party.
He was up to playing basketball yesterday.
My puppy is not up going for a walk yet.
ill at ease -nervous
I was very ill at ease walking alone downtown at midnight.
at ease - opposite
I felt at ease at your party. I had a good time.
to look into - investigate
I was looking into pet insurance.
to get through
Her friends helped her got through a stressful time last year.
to be carried away - get overexcited
We got carried away at the party.
Lesson 12
up to date/out of date
Your software is up-to-date. latest version
Your software is out-of-date. expired, too old
His knowledge of computers is out-of-date.
Her resume is out-of-date.
Nadia's certificate is out-of-date.
Johan's passport is out-of-date.
It was a nerve-racking experience.
This movie will blow your mind. It is amazing.
My friends are blowing up my phone.
I ate some seafood, and my face blew up. It swelled up.
The new Taylor Swift song is catching fire. becoming very popular, trending
The school burned down.
She burned her life down. She changed her life completely.
burn out - to stop working (electrical)
The light bulb burned out. The burner on the stove burned out. My phone charger burned out.
After working as a nurse for ten years, she felt burned out. (long term)
I'm out of gas. I'm tired. (today)
make good
He made good on his promise. He kept his promise.
stands to reason
It stands to reason that a used car is cheaper than a new car. It makes sense.
That doesn't stand to reason. It doesn't make sense.
break out
SARS broke out about 15 years ago.
Her face breaks out when she uses soap. Her skin gets very red and inflamed.
break in
Somebody broke into my house and stole my toothbrush. burglar, robber
mugger - thief on the street who threatens you
A mugger stopped him and took his wallet.
feel sorry for someone - feel bad for them, pity
sympathy- feel sorry for someone
empathy- you share the feeling, understanding, shared experience
Intermediate - med mid middle
Lesson 14
eat in / take out
dine in
cut and dried - very clear, easy to understand
I have a cut and dried rule about video games: no gaming before lunch.
Keep an eye on your little brother.
Keep your eyes on your brother. XXX
I feel like walking on the Seawall today.
once and for all - finished forever
Sarah wants to learn her English sentences, once and for all.
Mike wants to lose 10 kilos, once and for all.
Sarah heard from her sister yesterday.
Mohamed overheard his friend talking about a surprise birthday party.
listening in / eavesdropping
being nosy - your interested in other people's business,"She stuck her nose into my business."
"Little jugs have big ears." Little kids are always listening. Be careful what you say around kids.
The kids made fun of the new kid. bullying, teasing - gently making fun of
pink shirt - anti-bullying
Your dreams may come true.
; as a matter of fact,
to have one's way - you get your own way
She always gets what she wants.
He always gets his own way.
Jon wanted to go to Hawaii for vacation, but he didn't get his own way. His partner wanted to go to Philadelphia.
Sarah and Jon are looking forward to their wedding day.
Lesson 15
You must turn your delicate clothing inside out before you wash it.
Sarah turned her apartment upside down looking for her passport.
Turn the bottle rightside up.
Turn the radio up. volume
Sarah will fill in for her coworker.
Sarah will sub for her coworker.
substitute teacher, replacement worker
Sarah will filled in her coworker.gave her information
I have to fill you in on what the teacher said about our son.
phrasal verbs - verb + prep
Some scammers will take advantage of elderly computer users.
scam - trick somebody out of their money
phone scams, internet scams
phishing - fishing, scam
no matter - doesn't matter
She always runs in the park no matter how cold it is.
She is going to do it no matter what.
I will come to your party no matter what.
to take up - begin
Sarah wants to take up karate.
When did you take up learning English?
take up with - discuss with somebody
"I have to take this up with my boss."
"Your neighbour is leaving a lot of trash in their front yard. You should take this up with the city/ City Hall. Call 311."
"I have a bone to pick with you. We have to discuss this serious matter."
"You should take this up with your doctor."
"You should consult your doctor." advertising language
"You should go see the doctor."
"I will go see a concert tonight."
"Go play outside."
to take after - look like-appearance, to act like-personality
"Do you take after your mother or your father?"
"She resembles her mother."
"She takes after her mother."
"He is the spit and image of his father. He looks exactly like his dad."
"She is the spit of her mother."
"Sarah and her sister are like two peas in a pod."
"Sarah and her sister are like chalk and cheese. They are totally different."
"My wife and I are like chalk and cheese. Nevertheless, we are happy together."
Opposites attract.
in the long run - over the long term, for the future
"Learning English is difficult, but in the long run it is really worthwhile.
"Jon and I have been good friends for 20 years. We stay in touch."
"Keep in touch. Don't be a stranger."
Sarah has been out of touch with her brother for many years. They had a fight/ disagreement/ argument/ falling out."
"It's not to my taste." "It's not my cup of tea." you don't like
"He's not my type."
Lesson 16
on your toes - paying attention
You have to be on your toes when you watch a soccer game at a stadium.
to get along
How is Maria? She is getting along well in Canada.
Joe doesn't get along with his mother-in-law.
hard of hearing - can't hear well
The elderly woman needs hearing aids because she is hard of hearing.
visually impaired - can't see, blind, partially blind, legally blind, totally blind
to see eye to eye - understand each other, agree with each other
Two parents must see eye to eye on education.
Two people who are married must see eye to eye on finances.
Two married friends of mine don't see eye to eye on having kids.
He has in mind going to Langara to study science.
I'll keep it in mind. I remember. I won't forget.
She will keep it in the back of her mind.
He is driving a car. He keeps road safety front of mind.
For once, can we go to a movie instead of staying home on Friday night?
The car alarm went off.
Sarah went off on her sister. She was yelling angrily at her.
grow out of - change, stop doing something
Sarah grew out of playing with dolls.
to make the best of - good the most out of a bad situation
It was raining when we went to the park. We made the best of it. We sat under a tree and had our picnic.
My Writing567 class is very quiet and kind of boring, but we make the best of it.
to cut off - to cut, interrupt, to butt in with your car
Maria cut her sister off when she was talking.
That driver cut me off yesterday.
He cut in to the line.
She cut off her hair because she got gum in it.
The little kid likes to cut out pictures from the magazine.
Sheryl cut out sugar. She is trying to get out better shape.
She also cut out junk food.
He cut out smoking. He stopped cold turkey.
He cut down on drinking.
I cut down on carbs.
carbs - carbohydrates - rice, noodles, bread, beer
Rice is a staple.
Potato is a staple.
Pasta is a staple in Italy.
In Mexico, tortilla is a staple.
Spanish
tortilla - tor tee a
Jose - ho say
Juanita -
Juan -
yellow - jello
yes - jes
Jesus -
Exercise 18
We will have to do without our phones.
He is bound to be late. He definitely will be late.
I didn't take you for a dancer.
Don't take me for a fool. Do you take me for a fool?
She tried out for the soccer team. pass a test, entry requirement
She tried out for a role in a movie. audition
audit - listen, hear
audio - sound
auditorium - place for music, concerts, to hear a performance
rium - room
audito rium listening room
aqua rium
tear down a building - demolish, knock it down
He tore down his car engine.
Your uncle was able to tear down motorcycles.
go over
The party went over really well.
Your presentation to the class will go over well.
"I told my daughter that she could not have a new phone. It did not go over well."
"By Friday, she was out of gas. She was exhausted. Totally wiped out. Beat."
I'm wiped out. I'm beat.
He may seem scary, but he's very friendly at heart.
We're about to leave.
wisdom tooth
Teens get into accident because of speeding.
Teens get into accident due to speeding.
raise/rise
raise - to something up
rise - lift up by itself
My boss gave me a raise. I got a raise.
use (v) rhymes with blues
use (n) rhymes with goose
You can use this computer. It is for your use.
there - place
their - possessive pronoun
they're - they are
Peabody - philanthropist - anthro - person
philanthropist - somebody who gives a lot of money to public buildings
Chan Center, UBC - Chan family
Lesson 19
Sarah bit off more than she could chew.
We can't tell the twins apart.
On Hallowe'en, we pass out candies to kids.
Maria passed out after not eating for two days.
I passed out when I saw some blood.
Please stay for supper. We have enough to go around.
The dog is always in the way in the kitchen.
The dog is always underfoot.
The little kid put on weight during Xmas holiday.
The woman put on five pounds of muscle by doing heavy lifting.
She put up a picture of her parents on the wall.
We have to put up with a lot of noise because we live downtown.
put up with = tolerate, deal with it
He worked hard to keep his store open, but it was all in vain. The store went bankrupt.
Day in and day out, I have to do the dishes, and clean the kitchen, and do the laundry, and mop the floors.
It was hard to catch up on the math work from when Jon was sick, but he did it. He got caught up on it.
get caught up with - get swept away, become enthusiastic with something that is happening
During the Stanley Cup Finals, a lot of Canadians get caught up with hockey.
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