《Lesson 111 Seattle》.pdf

The Bob and Rob Show Study Guide Lesson 111: Seattle date: November 11, 2007 file name: bobrob 11-11-07 Show notes Beautiful Seattle is the topic of this week’s show. Bob used to live there so he’s the expert (to make a change) BTW did you notice the numbers this week? Date 11 / 11, lesson 111. spooky! Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to rain down To fall or make something fall in large quantities eg: the bullets rained down on the soldiers in the hear of battle to be rained out (US) / rained off (UK) To be cancelled due to heavy rain. We can also say a pitch or ground is too waterlogged eg: Due to the thunderstorm, the baseball game was rained out Idioms: 1) (to be) raining cats and dogs” Used when describing heavy rain eg: Wow, did you see that storm yesterday? I got caught in it without an umbrella and I can tell you it was sure raining cats and dogs. 2) (to) save for a rainy day To save money for a day in the future when you might need it eg: Perhaps rather than spend your savings on a new car, you should keep it for a rainy day. Note: In America, it is also possible to use the expression a rainy day fund. Bonus idiom: (to) take a rain check To postpone doing something due to a prior engagement, but willing to go another time when one is available eg: Sorry, Rob, Im a bit busy tonight, but perhaps Ill take a rain check. AJESS Try doing crosswords in English in order to increase vocabulary and stimulate the mind. An added benefit is that one’s cultural knowledge of the target society is heightened.  Both Sides of the Pond Tricky pronunciations of place names in America and Britain: (US) Des Moines, Iowa / (UK) Derby (US) Sioux city, Iowa / (UK) Norwich (Norich) (US) El Cajon (Ka hone) / (UK) Greenwich (Greenwitch) (US) La Quinta (La keen ta) / (UK) The Thames (Tems) EXTRA: (UK) Edinburgh (Edinboro) Song Seattle by Cameron Ember. See more at 1 Quotes Humankind has