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

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories/9-11


Tag Words
David Icke
L'Effroyable imposture, 9/11: The Big Lie
al Qaeda
Meyssan's theories

Your English Idiom
"catch up"
The economies of developing countries are not likely to catch up with those of the West anytime in the near future.

Ask DJ: How you travel on a shoestring
Mini Quiz
What is a "budget holiday"?
1. a luxury hotel
2. a exclusive event
3. a low-cost, no-frills vacation
4. a luxurious spa resort

Housebroken by Steve Watkins

Monday, July 14, 2008

G8 Summit

G8 Summit


Tag Words
World Leaders
Global Issues
Hokkaido, Toyako
Good or Great 8

Your English Idiom
"cope with"
A leader should know how to cope with various emergencies.

Ask DJ: What to expect at a western wedding.
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "Single" means
1. unmarried
2. unavailable
3. divorced
4. married

Slowpoke by Jen Sorensen

Monday, July 7, 2008

Resume

Resume


Tag Words
Curriculum Vitae or CV's
Chronological resume
Functional resume
Cover letter
Job interview

Your English Idiom
"close at hand"
The job interview is close at hand.

Ask DJ: How to plan a party
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "The following evening" means
1. the next evening
2. this evening
3. two evenings from today
4. the evening one week from today

Speed Bump by Dave Coverly