Weekly Conversational Theme

Noun: weekly weeklee
A periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

Adjective: conversational 'konvur'seyshunul
Characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

Noun: theme theem
The subject matter of a conversation or discussion

Monday, March 31, 2008

Espionage

Espionage

Tag Words
Tom Clancy
Navy Seals
James Bond "007"

Your English Idiom
"give-a try"
"Let me give it a try," he said.

Ask DJ: How to "go green" in English
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "Agenda" means:
1. meeting
2. phone call
3. schedule
4. table

Calvin ans Hobbes by Bill Watterson

Monday, March 24, 2008

Reality Tv

Reality Tv

Tag Words
Realism
Realness
World

Your English Idiom
rub someone the wrong way: irritate someone; bother or annoy someone.
All my little brother says is 'Why?' Usually I'm patient with him, but sometimes all his questions rub me the wrong way."

Ask Dj: How to sound cool in English
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "What's up" means:
1. a form of greeting
2. what is your name?
3. where are you from?
4. where do you live?

Garfield by Jim Davis

Monday, March 17, 2008

Food Poisoning

Food Poisoning

Tag Words
Intoxication
Envenoming
Ergotism

Your English Idiom
piece of cake: be very easy
Bob said the test was difficult, but I thought it was a piece of cake".

Ask Dj: How to talk about TV ads in English.
Mini Quiz
What does "brainwash" mean?
1. persuade completely
2. denied access to
3. confessed to
4. a brain tumor

Ziggy by Tom Wilson & Tom II

Monday, March 10, 2008

Presidential Elections

Presidential Elections

Tag Words
Republican nomination
Democrat
Hypothetical
Electoral College

You English Idiom
"worn out"
His wife is worn out from looking after the children.

Stop playing that tape so often you'll ware it out!

Ask DJ: Talking about your fears in English
Mini Quiz
What is "arachnophobia"?
1. fear of spiders
2. fear of pigs
3. fear of one's own hand
4. fear of speaking

The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder

Monday, March 3, 2008

10 Things You Didn't Know About You

10 Things You Didn't Know About You

Tag Words
Corrosive Acid
Extracellular
Puberty
Apathy
Mucus

Your English Idiom
"be anxious to do"
I'm anxious to get to the bank before it closes.

Ask DJ: First date in English
Mini Quiz
What is "sunblock"?
1. a pill for curing severe acne
2. a lotion that prevents sunburn
3. a beautiful day
4. a type of wild animal

Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
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