Daily English School - 36

Sentence Construction:
X I was satisfied for this trp. >> I was satisfied with this trp.
X Nowaday, weather is going to be worse. >>  Nowadays, the weather is going to be worse.
X This article is about the first Olympics with video game. >> This article is about the first Olympics with video games.
X Some people were angry because they wanted to watch this kind of game but they didn’t allowed.  >> Some people were angry because they wanted to watch this kind of game but they weren't allowed to.

Good Sentences:
O As you know I returned from Singapore yesterday.
O The schedule was tight so I’m a little bit tired.
O As expected they spoke very quickly.
O I listen attentively.  
O I can’t make any definite commitment.  
O Experience is essential for this job.
O It is also impossible to displace him.
O This company is a multinational corporation.
O The team was a long shot to win the final game.
O My hands are tied now.
O His plan is up in the air.
O I guess there’s a learning curve with this stuff.
O In 2000, there were some video game competitions already.

Pronunciation:
* earliest /ur-lee-est/
* compete /kuhm-peet/
* subscription /suhb-skrip-shuhn/
* allowed /uh-loud/
* legend /lej-uhnd/

Build Lexicon:
* subscription := (n) an arrangement to receive something regularly by paying in advance.
   Example: I've decided to cancel my subscription to Netflix.
* value := (n) beliefs about what is right or important.
   Example: It's always a good idea to research the company's culture and values before a job interview.
* possibility := (n) something that might happen or be possible.
   Example: Is there any possibility of getting an aisle seat?
* recognize := (v) to acknowledge the existence, quality, legality, etc. of something.
   Example: Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in the US since 2015.

The office subscription to that magazine is renewed annually. 

How do you believe you will add value to this company? 

There is no possibility of his coming.

I could recognize her at eye.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* all's fair := means that anything is allowed and that there are no rules.
   Example: I know you think I’m being unfair, but all’s fair in the game of business.
* beat around the bush := used to describe someone who is avoiding the main issue or topic.
   Example: I know you don’t like my idea, so don’t beat around the bush – just tell me the truth.
* by the skin of your teeth := s used to describe a situation where someone has barely managed to avoid disaster.
   Example: I managed to pass my final exam by the skin of my teeth.
* blow the competition away := win easily.
   Example: If you wear that dress to the beauty pageant you are going to blow the competition away.

So that's all fair and good. 

He doesn't beat around the bush.

I avoided an accident by the skin of my teeth

if I prepare this strategy, I could blow the competition away.