What is the best way to study English, is a question I frequently get asked as a teacher. My response is as follows:
- Spend some time in an English-speaking country. Work there if you can, and immerse yourself with as many English-speaking people as possible.
- Hire a teacher and have lessons
- Read as much as you can, watch movies or serials.
Today I would like to talk about serials.
We have a wide range of TV series to choose from, we are spoilt for choice. We can listen in either Russian or English with English subtitles. I would suggest just watching in English the second time after viewing a whole season and being familiar with the story and characters ,writing key words and phrases down.
One of the TV series I watched recently is Downton Abbey. I was extremely impressed with how well written it was.
There are two varieties of English in Downton Abbey: formal and informal language. The Downton family uses formal language, whereas the kitchen workers and other employees mostly use informal language.
Let's study a few phrases and words
Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it : to delay worrying about something that might happen until it actually does happen.
отложить беспокойство о чем-то, что может произойти, до тех пор, пока это не произойдет на самом деле.
Woke up on the wrong side of the bed is an expression that is typically used to describe a grumpy or irritable person, especially when the reason for their unhappiness is unknown.
это выражение, которое обычно используется для описания сварливого или раздражительного человека. Встал не с той ноги.
Neat and tidy: tidy and well-organized.
аккуратно и хорошо организовано.
I stand corrected: to admit that something you said or did was incorrect.
признать, что что-то, что вы сказали или сделали, было неправильным
Hold onto your hat: Get ready for what’s coming
Будьте готовы к тому, что грядет
Put your feet up: to relax, especially by sitting with your feet supported above the ground.
расслабляться
Beat around the bush : to avoid answering a question; to stall; to waste time.
уклоняться от ответа на вопрос;
Although Downton Abbey is set in the 1920s, some words and phrases aren't used in modern day English. However, a lot of them are still useful to know and use in your everyday life. The phrases from this text I gave you today will make your vocabulary richer.
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