Name: Beginner ESL Lesson #22 Computer Geek by Elllo
Duration: 5 min 26 s
Description: Todd talks with Sarah about why he has so many computers.

https://www.elllo.org/english/beginner/B22-ToddSarah-Computers.htm

A: A button came off my shirt.
B: What are you going to do?
A: First, I have to find the button.
B: Where did you lose it?
A: I have no idea.
B: A button is hard to find. Did you look in your pant cuffs?
A: That's a good idea.
B: I found a button in my pant cuffs one time.
A: Let me look. No, it's not there.
B: Many shirts come with an extra button.
A: You're right. This one does have an extra button.
B: Now all you have to do is sew it on.

Dailylife034

This is a story about the daily life of New York Nate, who lives in the United States; and London Laura, who lives in England. As you can see, they have very similar lives… but the vocabulary words they use are very different!

Click here for the episode text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/british-english-vs-american-english-vocabulary/

16 - British English vs. American English Vocabulary

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#146 Abandoned Towns and Villages in English ESL

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp; 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt; Let's take a closer look at the expression "butter up" and how it is commonly used. When someone tries hard to please others to gain their favor or personal benefits in the workplace, it's known as 'buttering up.'"&nbsp; Here are some other expressions that are similar to "buttering up":  Sucking up to someone Kissing up or Kissing someone's boots Playing up to someone: Apple-polishing Flattering Brown-nosing Playing the game Bending over backward  For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp;

255 Phrasal Verb - To Butter Up

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