REAL LIFE: RELATIONSHIPS-2
01 / 03 / 2011
REAL LIFE: RELATIONSHIPS-2: meaning and examples
Good morning everyone.
Today we continue our look at words and expressions related to relationships, specifically...words we use to describe our friends, colleagues or our partner. This is an example of a typical topic included in our English for Real Life conversation course: http://miniurl.com/94380.
Today's 1st word is: a go-getter
Meaning: someone who is determined to succeed, especially in business.
Example 1:
Despite the poor economy, Derek has managed to increase the company's turnover by almost 50%. What a go-getter!
Today's 2nd word is: amusing
Meaning: funny and enjoyable (a person or a thing).
Example 2:
My husband thinks he is amusing when he makes fun of me in public; but I don't like it at all! It is very disrespectful.
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Today we continue our look at words and expressions related to relationships, specifically...words we use to describe our friends, colleagues or our partner. This is an example of a typical topic included in our English for Real Life conversation course: http://miniurl.com/94380.
Today's 1st word is: a go-getter
Meaning: someone who is determined to succeed, especially in business.
Example 1:
Despite the poor economy, Derek has managed to increase the company's turnover by almost 50%. What a go-getter!
Today's 2nd word is: amusing
Meaning: funny and enjoyable (a person or a thing).
Example 2:
My husband thinks he is amusing when he makes fun of me in public; but I don't like it at all! It is very disrespectful.
If you have any questions about today's Daily Vitamin, please post your comments by clicking on the "Add a Comment" button in the Daily Vitamin section on our website.
Have a great day and I'll see you tomorrow.
