Monday, April 18, 2011

Exercise with (should) Mix and mingle giving advice


Correct: I have to go to the bathroom / washroom / restroom/ powder room (women only) / WC = wash closet
Incorrect: I have to go to the toilet


Vocabulary
Incorrect: Car Shop
Correct: Garage / Auto Repair Shop / Auto Body Shop / The Mechanic's
Putty = puht-ee]  Show IPA
noun, plural -ties, verb, -tied, -ty·ing.
–noun
1.
a compound of whiting and linseed oil, of a doughlikeconsistency when fresh, used to secure windowpanes, patchwoodwork defects, etc.
2.
any of various other compounds used for similar purposes.
3.
any of various substances for sealing the joints of tubes orpipes, composed of linseed oil with red lead, white lead, ironoxide, etc.
Expressions
Remain calm
Calm down 
Take it easy
My stomach is growling
Just dig in = (don't quit! Stay and fight against the problem
Just put your head down and keep moving forward = (ignore your problems and continue 
on with life
Seal it... = close all openings (Seal your leaky sink with silicon putty


You don't have to speak English...just use body language to communicate.





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