It seems I’ve done it!
It seems I’ve created a first…a one-of-a-kind… something unique… an original…
Yesterday, I asked you, dear reader, if you have ever encountered an all-day conversation club.
Daily Lessons / blog posts
Is this true?
“What do you do?”
In English, that’s a more common way to ask, “What’s your job?”
Recently, someone asked me that question.
Test Your Memory
Correct!
Almost everyone gave the correct answer to yesterday’s question.
Q: “What sound does an American make to say ‘It’s cold’”?
A: “Brrr.”
It’s Cold! What Do You Say?
Yesterday, I filed my taxes.
Always a joy.
And when my accountant showed me how much I had to pay, I was so shocked I said…
Say This When You’re Shocked / Surprised / Astonished
Yesterday, I asked you for the sound someone makes when he / she is impressed with your fancy, new car.
“Ooh la la” was the answer.
And yes, the French say the same thing. (but not when they’re impressed)
Say This When You See Something Fancy
You are correct!
Yesterday, I asked you for the sound someone makes when he / she feels pain.
“Ouch” was the answer.
What Do You Say When It Hurts?
Last week we started talking about American sounds.
And this week…
Well, I may run out of sounds before Friday.
It’s Delicious! What Do You Say?
This week we’re talking about American sounds.
Yesterday, I asked, “What’s the sound an American makes when he/she tastes something awful.”
Thank you for your guesses.
Say This When Something Tastes Bad And You’ll Sound Very American
This week we’re talking about American sounds.
Yesterday, I asked, “What’s the sound an American makes when he/she smells something bad.”
Thank you for your guesses.
Sometimes The Best Word Isn’t A Word
Sometimes the best word isn’t a word; it’s a sound.
Let me give you an example.
I just got back from the metro station.
