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It is applicable to anyone who uses long, complicated words when a shorter word will do short sentences are just as good (if not better!) than long rambling explanation. The value in what you have to say is what you say not how clever you look or sound when you say it. So, it’s a good idea to use simple, clear vocabulary.

KISS – keep it short and simple.

camping. Think of disadvantages. Follow the model:

Model: - Camping is good for your health.
- Yes, but it’s awfully tiring.

1. Camping is fun.
- Maybe, but… .
2. It’s cheap.
- Well, it depends… .
3. You can get away from the other people.
- True, only… .
4. You can enjoy the company of your friends.
- But sometimes… .
5. You are closed to nature.
- On the other hand… .
6. You can get away from the other people.
- Maybe you are right, but… .

them as in the models:

Model: - A visit to the museum doesn’t always sound much fun to me because such visits can be boring.

Going to the theatre
A game of tennis FUN…
A weekend in Brighton SOUNDS
Staying indoors MUCH FUN…
Spending an evening out DOESN’T SOUND
A boat trip GOOD…
Fishing
Camping GREAT…
Riding bicycle in the country

a big problem because we can stay at home and watch TV.

The supermarket is closed a big problem…
You’ve quarreled with your friend a tragedy…
If you failed an exam IT WON’T BE a shock …
Your hair doesn’t look good a great disappointment
You can’t decide what to do a reason for being
With your spare time upset\unhappy…
Nobody loves you

circumstances.

Model: If it’s the same film, I’d rather not go.

1. If the play is sentimental, …
2. If they show this soap opera on TV again, …
3. If I have some spare time, …
4. If it’s a Tarkovsky’s film, …
5. If it’s a horror film on TV, …
6. If it’s an adventure film on TV, …
7.If the plot of the film is boring, …

worth»:

Model: -Why don’t you switch on the TV?
- There is nothing worth watching tonight.

Why don’t you look through this magazine?
Why don’t you go to the cinema one of these days?
Why don’t you read newspapers?
Why don’t you want to see this thriller? You may like it.
Why don’t you switch over to another channel?
Why don’t you listen to music on the radio?
Why don’t you choose some of these new books?

No, I don’t think so. No, I am free. Why?
Bill: Well, I was wondering if you’d like to come to the cinema with me.
Sue: Oh, what’s on?
Bill: There’s the American thriller on – it’s supposed to be very exciting.
Sue: I don’t think I like thrillers, so I’d rather not if you don’t mind.
Bill: How about horror film?
Sue: What is it?
Bill: The Blood.
Sue: Oh, I’ve seen it. It’s very frightening.
Bill: Frightening? I think horror films are amusing.
Sue: Amusing? Horror films?
Bill: Yes. I went with Anne to see Dracula last week. I was very amused. I laughed from the beginning to end
Sue: What about Anne?
Bill: Oh. She was terrified. She was under the seat.

common people and wrote for them. Though he had little formal education, he was well-read and talented. He became famous when his first poems were published in 1786. He was known as a very witty man. One day when Burns was walking near the docks, he heard cry for help. He ran towards the water. At that moment he saw a young sailor jump off a boat that stood near the dock. The sailor began to swim towards the man who was calling for help. Though it was not easy, the sailor saved the man. The man who was saved from drowning was a very rich merchant. He thanked the brave sailor and gave him a shilling.
A large crowd of people gathered around them. All people considered the sailor to be a hero. They were displeased when the rich man gave the brave soldier only a shilling. The sailor was embarrassed.
At that moment Robert Burns approached the crowd and wondered what the matter was. He was told the whole story. He was not surprised at the behavior of the rich merchant and said: «Let him alone. The gentleman is the best judge of what his life is worth.»

is afternoon. It is hot. Clammy. Stifling. You’re sweating. The path is growing narrower and narrower. You keep tripping over creepers: suddenly you stop and listen. Then you move on. You are frightened now. A storm is gathering. You hear thunder overhead. You try to hurry. The path becomes rougher – suddenly you lose it altogether. Then you take out your bush knife and hacking, hacking, hacking your way through. Rain begins. A great tropical downpour. Your arm is tired from hacking and you sink to the ground.

it (politely)

Softly, angrily, quickly, ironically, loudly, invitingly, snobbishly, coolly, patiently, impatiently, meekly, warmly, dryly, cheerfully, sweetly, politely, confidently, humorously, enthusiastically, doubtfully, kindly, miserably, nervously, indifferently, aggressively, sternly, happily, bitterly, scornfully, shocked, surprised.

Oh, the weather is so awful. It’s blowing hard.

Ellie – Questions and Answers.
Q – how can you explain to non English people the difference between «slim» and «thin» ?

Slim is considered a compliment.
You are looking slim. - Thanks. I’ve been exercising.
Thin is considered to be a criticism.
You’re looking thin. – I’ve been ill.

Many’s the magazine I’ve read on this subject.
First – it’s not wrong
Second – it’s mainly used lyrically and sound old-fashioned
Third– people often say (even today) many’s the time

Many and many’s the time I warned him not to go to the swimming pool by himself.
Many’s the time she’s forgiven her husband.
Many’s the time I’ve been mistaken and many times confused.
Before he became a major romantic poet and before he met his lifelong friend, like many’s the young writer before him and since, worked for a time in a bar in Paris.