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All - Beginner - Phrases

Learn how to use linking words such as but, however, despite, although, whereas, and while.

Episode text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/linking-words-contrasting-ideas/

15 - Linking Words in English: Contrasting Ideas

There are two ways to talk about the future in English: will/won't and going to.

Use going to for plans/arrangements

Use will for promises, offers, and decisions made in the moment

Use either will or going to for predictions

Click here for the episode text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/grammar-in-use-willwont-vs-going-to/

17 - Will or Going To?

#1 - “My boss hit the ceiling when I told him I’d lost the documents.”

The idiomatic expression “hit the ceiling” means to get very angry and upset. Other expressions for sudden anger include “go ballistic” and “blow a fuse.”

Listen to the episode to learn more expressions!

Click here for the episode text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/10-english-phrases-for-extreme-emotion/

18 - English Expressions for Extreme Emotion

In this lesson, you will learn how to discuss in English the pros and cons of making a decision. This English conversation takes place on a city street in Washington, D.C.. There's still a lot to know so be sure to check out the lesson notes on EnglishClass101.com:  http://www.englishclass101.com/2012/07/17/upper-intermediate-3-the-hunt-for-a-good-american-apartment/

Upper Intermediate Season 1 #3 - The Hunt for A Good American Apartment

In this English Advanced lesson, you will learn how to use the "-ate" syllable. The conversation takes the form of a business meeting between a group of people, and is formal for this reason. There's still a lot to know so be sure to check out the lesson notes on EnglishClass101.com: 
http://www.englishclass101.com/2013/06/13/advanced-1-the-english-meeting-that-started-it-all/

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