A similie is an expression we use when comparing two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Here are some common examples:
Have you ever given a presentation or made a speech to a group of people? Did you feel nervous? Did the people enjoy what you said?
Take a look at this paragraph and pay special attention to the 5 idioms in orange:
Do you think you watch too much TV? Honestly, I wish I could watch more but I'm usually studying or working!
Apparently, TV shows ending can make some people very upset. Have you ever been sad because a show has ended? What are your favourite programmes? Let us know!
Take a look at this article what is Downton Abbey and what is the Downton Abbey Effect? Leave your answer in the comments box.
Here is an intermediate level challenge that will be familiar to regular visitors of the site.
Decide which word is needed in each sentence to make it correct.
The sentences are examples of common mistakes English teachers hear in lesson.
Good luck!
Lesson by Caroline Devane
A noun can be a person, thing or place: 'I live in a house.'
A verb shows an action, It is a 'doing' word: 'I play tennis with my brother.'
An adjective is used to decribe or give us more information about a noun: 'A big dog.'
Thrill-seeker: a person who enjoys taking part in extreme sports and other activities involving physical risk
So many of my English students in Cape Town used to terrify me with videos of them bungee jumping or swimming with sharks!
I would NEVER do anything like that, for me riding a rollercoaster is all the excitement I will need.
Having said that, I am considering abseiling down Table Mountain in a few months, but that's not for fun, that's for charity!
Read the text below and decide word best fits each space.
When I was younger I had a job working in a factory, it was _1_ after I graduated from university. I worked there for about six months while I did interviews for a 'real' job that would start my career.
Take a look at the 3 phrasal verbs in these sentences. Do you know what they mean? You can write your guesses in the comments box below:
"The music was so loud that I couldn't make out what he was saying."
"The hotel takes on extra staff during the summer season."
"We've been putting away a little money every month to buy a laptop."
Compete (verb) to try to be more successful than someone or something else. When you take part in a competition you compete.
Compete is a regular verb: Past simple competed / Past participle competed
Britons spend six months talking about the weather!
This fact probably doesn't come as a surprise to those of you studying in Britain!
We love talking about the weather, well actually, mostly complaining.
An annoying rain shower or a day when it's too hot to use the underground are our favourite topics of conversation!
Read through the article and then try and fit the words in the correct gaps!
