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Listen & Learn: Bruce Springsteen

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Bruce Springsteen is an American musician. He is the singer and guitarist for the E Street Band. His nickname is “The Boss.” He was born in 1949 in New Jersey. In 1975, he released the album “Born To Run.” That album was his first successful album. In 1984, he released the album “Born In The […]

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Listen & Learn: The Chemical Brothers

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The Chemical Brothers are two DJs from Manchester,England. Originally, their name was the Dust Brothers. However, because another band already had that name, they changed their name to the Chemical Brothers to avoid a lawsuit. The Chemical Brothers use a lot of electronic sounds. In England, electronic music is very popular. However, their music is […]

Music

Listen & Learn: Blur

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  Blur is an English alternative rock band. They began in London, England in 1989. They were a part of the 90’s Brit-Pop music movement. Blur’s rival was another famous English band called Oasis. Both bands would talk bad about the other band in music magazines. Blur became very famous in England. However, until 1997 […]

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Ask Evil #17

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Guest: Kyoko On this episode of the Ask Evil Podcast Kyoko and I chat about English including the following: Throw Someone/ Something Off  – 3:15 Throw the Book At Someone  –  7:40 Straight Up  – 10:58 In a Heartbeat – 16:15 Hit Back – 19:15

Phrasal Verbs

Nuh Uh

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Nuh Uh = no, no way (amazement) *often used by young people who are arguing **similar to “uhn uh”or “no way”   Ex: Person #1:  You stole my money. Person #2:  “Nuh uh,” I didn’t steal your money.  (No)   Ex:  Person 1: You are the winner of the contest. Person #2: “Nuh uh,”  I […]

Phrasal Verbs

Uh Oh

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Uh Oh = used as a self response for making a mistake, used to show you’re in a bad situation Ex:  Person:  Who threw this ball at my window? Child:  “Uh oh”   (I’m in trouble) Ex:  (Hair dresser after accidentally cutting a big chunk of hair) “Uh oh,” I’m very sorry I’ve made a big […]

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Uhn Uh

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Uhn Uh (or pronounced uh uh ) = no, showing disagreement *opposite of uh huh Ex: Mother:  Did you brush your teeth? Child:  “Uhn uh”  I’m busy playing a video game.  I will brush my teeth later.   Ex: (Mother to child) “Uhn uh”  Do not climb on the furniture.  It’s not a toy.

Phrasal Verbs

Uh Huh

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Uh Huh   = yes, I see *opposite of uhn uh Ex: Mom: Did you brush your teeth? Child:  “Uh huh.”  I already brushed them.   (Yes)   “Uh huh” is also used in a conversation to confirm to the speaker that you understand what they are saying. Ex: “Uh huh” ….  I see,  that’s […]