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  Let`s take a look at some great expressions in English that have the word “apple” in them. Apples are not only healthy and delicious, but they are also a culturally important food in America.  There are many apple related traditions in America, such as children bringing an apple to their teacher as a way of saying ‘thank you,’ a game called “bobbing for apples” that is played in the fall, and apple pie, a very American dessert, that is cooked and served on many important holidays like Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day.

It is this cultural importance of apples in America that has likely led to many of these apple-related phrases and idioms becoming popular. 

• as American as apple pie – This means that something has qualities, or features, that are typical of the United States or the people of the United States.

Example: My brother drives a Ford truck and wears blue jeans every day; he is as American as apple pie.

• an apple a day keeps the doctor away – Apples are considered a nutritious food; so this expression is intended as advice. To stay healthy (and to not have to visit the doctor) you should eat healthy food like, an apple, every day.

Example: Whenever I get sick my mother always reminds me to take care of myself by saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

• the apple of my eye – This is a way of referring to a favorite, or beloved, person.

Example: My daughter is the apple of my eye; she makes me happy every day.

• (like) comparing apples and oranges – This expression is used when someone is talking about two non-similar items, but trying to compare them as though they were similar.

Example: You can’t compare who works harder, me or you; I am a teacher and you are a fisherman, and that is like comparing apples and oranges.

• one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel – This expression means that one bad person influences everyone around him or her and can make them act bad too.

Example: Jimmy is the rotten apple that spoils the barrel in my class, I wish I didn’t have to be his teacher all year.

• How about them apples? or How do you like them apples?  This question is the same as ‘What do you think of that?’ Asking this question is usually a way of bragging or showing off.

Example: I was picked to join the basketball team and you weren’t. How do you like them apples?

I hope those phrases are useful for you! Have a nice day! 

This Tuesday, first group of Beginner Level (A1) in Linguistic centre had the first class. The teacher of this group, Mariana Zhuzhevych made great impression on her students and prepared lots of interective activities.

As Confucius once said, "Is it not enjoyable to learn and practise what you learn?". Our newcomers did their best, practised a lot and had much fun.
 

P.S. A good beginning makes a good ending. 

Лінгвістичний центр запрошує здобувачів вищої освіти та науково-педагогічних працівників на курси вивчення іноземних мов (англійська, німецька, польська).  Нові методики та технології вивчення іноземних мов, комунікативний підхід до вивчення мови, студентоцентроване навчання (student-centered learning environment), робота в парах та групах, ігри, презентації, мотиваційні практики,підготовка до участі в програмах академічної мобільності, можливість сплачувати вартість курсу частинами.

Початок навчання – вересень 2019р.

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У багатьох мовах є слова які неможливо перекласти. Неперекладні слова називаються реаліями мови (предмети, національні особливості, історичні факти, які не мають еквівалентів в інших мовах). Вони розповідають нам про концепції та ідеї, але не мають свого відповідника.

10 англійських понять, які не мають українського аналога

commuting - щоденні поїздки на роботу з передмістя і назад

The new job will involve much less commuting.

serendipity - здатність робити несподівані відкриття, грунтуючись на висновках з випадкових спостережень

Meeting her like that, and there of all places, was true serendipity!

bumf - маса бюрократичних паперів і документів, необхідних для існування в сучасному суспільстві

I will send them the bumf whenever they like.

earworm - мелодія або пісня, яка весь час крутиться в голові

God. I have an earworm. I can't get it out of my head.

closet music - музика, яку слухаєш із задоволенням, але строго без свідків, бо соромишся ⠀

We are very close. I've even heard his closet music.

driving the bus - синдром, для якого характерно виявлення себе на півдорозі на роботу, хоча по плану маршрут пролягав, наприклад, в магазин 

If I'm not careful, I end up driving the bus to work on Saturday mornings.

stage phoning - спроба справити враження на людей навколо розмовою по мобільному телефону

She constantly does stage phoning to attract the interest and attention of people around her.

conversational puma - людина, яка постійно недоречно "застрибує" в розмову з фразами типу "я знаю!", "не може бути!" тощо

I hate that Jack. I can't finish a single sentence with him without his pouncing on me with 'Actually' or something like that. She's such a conversational puma.

football widow - жінка, яка під час футбольних змагань, виявляється повністю позбавлена уваги з боку свого чоловіка - футбольного фаната

Nothing will draw Stalney away from the TV on Sunday. Jill realized she's become a football widow.

refrigerator rights – таким терміном відзначають дуже близькі відношення. Настільки, що людина може прийти до вас, без питань залізти у ваш холодильник, підкріпитися чим-небудь – і ви не будете проти.

John and I are so tight, I have refrigerator rights at his place.

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Linguistic Centre congratulates our learners on successful completion of their courses.

It’s been a long hard road, but you accomplished your goals and passed the exams. We hope you enjoyed your courses and got a lot out of them!

Now it is time to celebrate your achievements! We invite you to graduation ceremony which will take place on 27 June, 2019 at 16.00 in conference hall (room 208).

Students of pre-intermediate course have successfully passed their final exam. Here are their final testimonials:

Oksana Kril

"I'm really happty that I had this English course. I spent time with interesting and funny people. English lessons at school were boring. In the class I lernt that iy's easy and interesting. I wish everyone to learn English and use this language in life. I hope we will meet at B1".

Olha Savytska

" We did it. For us it has been 139 days with English. There were 6 girls and 1 gentelman who were my classmates. They were the best and the most interesting people. I want to wish them a long and eventful summer which will bring them fresh experience, a lot of journeys and new opportunities".

Bohdan Panchuk

" Our teacher Oleksandra was the best teacher I ever had, she teaches very simply and interesting. I know I had benefitted from being in this class, and I will be able to take this information I was given and move forward with my career confidently".

Alona Mandziuk

" It was great time. I am happy that I attended this course. I want to thank my teacher for being patient and kind, and for everything she has done to us".

Oleksandra Zabramska

" Unfortunately, these five months have passed very quickly. I hope we also will learn English very well so Sasha will be proud of us. I want to thank everyone who took the Englis course with me.We had a good time togather".

Roksolana Kukhar

" I'm very happy that I have attended this course. Here I met wonderful people. Each of our classes was fun. Most of all we enjoyed learning English in a gaming form. I have expended my vocabulary. It was also useful to study in pairs. I will miss our jokes at the lessons. It was really wonderful time for me".