🌅 #WordOfTheDay: Beginning

🗣 Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/

📝 Part of Speech: Noun

📖 Definition:
1. The point in time or space at which something starts.
2. The first part or earliest stage of something.

💡 Example Sentences:
- "Every journey has a beginning, and today marks the start of ours."
- "She was nervous at the beginning of the presentation, but she soon found her confidence."

🔗 Related Words:
- Begin (verb): To start; to do the first part of something.
- Beginning (adjective): Describing something related to the start or first stage.
- Beginner (noun): A person who is starting to learn something and has little experience.

🤔 Did You Know?
The word "beginning" comes from the Old English word *beginnan*, which means "to start or commence." It's often used to describe the initial phase of any process, whether it's a new project, a day, or a phase in life.

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🇺🇿 Happy Independence Day, everyone!

33 years of independence! What does this mean to you?

Can you reflect on how this independence has personally touched you?

🤵 #WordOfTheDay: Tuxedo

🗣 Pronunciation: /tʌkˈsiː.doʊ/

📝 Part of Speech: Noun

📖 Definition:
1. A formal evening suit, typically black, with a satin or grosgrain facing on the lapels and a stripe down the side of the trousers, worn on special occasions.

💡 Example Sentences:
- "He looked dashing in his classic black tuxedo at the gala."
- "The invitation specified a black-tie dress code, so he rented a tuxedo for the event."

🔗 Related Words:
- Suit (noun): A set of clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers.
- Black-tie (noun/adjective): A semi-formal or formal dress code, usually requiring a tuxedo or dinner jacket for men.

❗ Common Mistake:
- *Tuxedo* is sometimes mistakenly used to describe any suit, but it specifically refers to a formal suit worn for evening events, often with satin details.

🔍 Usage Tips:
- A tuxedo is typically worn to black-tie events such as weddings, galas, and formal dinners.
- Unlike a regular suit, a tuxedo often includes special features like satin lapels, a bow tie, and sometimes a cummerbund.

💬 Common Expressions/Collocations:
- Tuxedo jacket
- Tuxedo shirt
- Tuxedo rental
- Bow tie and tuxedo
- Classic tuxedo

🤔 Did You Know?
The word "tuxedo" originated in the United States and is believed to be named after Tuxedo Park, a wealthy residential club community in New York, where the style first became popular in the late 19th century.

I know we sometimes get Task 2 questions related to taxes. Here’s a simple explanation intended for kids, which might be useful for some of you.

🌉 #WordOfTheDay: Bridge

🗣 Pronunciation: /brɪdʒ/

📝 Part of Speech: Noun (also used as a verb)

📖 Definition:
1. (Noun) A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river, road, or valley, to provide passage over it.
2. (Noun) Something that connects or links different things or people.
3. (Verb) To make a connection between two or more things.

💡 Example Sentences:
- Noun: "The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world."
- Noun: "Education can serve as a bridge between different cultures."
- Verb: "The new policies aim to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor."

🔗 Related Words:
- Bridging (verb): The act of making a connection or overcoming a gap.
- Bridgework (noun): Dental work involving a bridge to replace missing teeth.
- Bridged (adjective): Describes something that has been connected or linked.

❗ Common Mistake:
- *Bridge* can be confused with *bridging* when used as a verb. *Bridge* as a verb means to connect, while *bridging* often refers to the ongoing process of making that connection.

🔍 Usage Tips:
- "Bridge the gap" is a common phrase used metaphorically to describe the act of connecting two different things, ideas, or groups.
- In music, a bridge is a section of a song that provides a contrast to the rest of the composition.

💬 Common Expressions/Collocations:
- Bridge the gap
- Burn one's bridges (to make a decision that cannot be reversed)
- Build bridges (to improve relationships between people or groups)
- Cross that bridge when you come to it (to deal with a problem when it arises)

🤔 Did You Know?
The word "bridge" has Old English origins, coming from the word *brycg*. Throughout history, bridges have been essential for transportation and communication, symbolizing connection and progress in various cultures.

As we get older, we start to think more about adopting a healthier lifestyle.

Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman discusses exercise, sleep and sugar.

https://youtu.be/ujRwf1HdNjk?si=Nfmuzi0P2G6EqMLq

Finally, that day has arrived…

I remember this being a topic in an IELTS Task 2 question like 20 years ago.

#Travel

Bir joyda eshitgandim: har bir davlatga qilgan sayohatimiz nechtadir kitob o’qiganga teng bo’ladi deb.

Bugun nafaqat sayohatga otlandim, balki yo’lda audio kitob ham eshitib keldim.

Aytinglarchi, bu qayerni aeroporti?

Lekin tripda bo’lishga qaramasdan, Wrting Marathon ustida ishlanmoqda.

Hozir bu yerda kechki soat 11:52 shunga aybga buyurmaysizlar.

Looks like I’ve left the charger for my iWatch back home.

Too bad I can’t keep track of my steps on the Fitness App as it is directly connected to the watch.

Or is there a way to disconnect it and use my phone as a data source?

Here’s what the former writing examiner commented regarding the updated public band descriptors: as anticipated, they’ve eased the minimum requirements, particularly for bands 8.0 and 9.0.

I had a look at the grading criteria for band nine and it's definitely softer than what it was. I've circled in blue some of the new wording that they have introduced. It's probably partly due to a realisation that some people actually need band nine and in the past... It was almost this kind of sacred cow that you don't give band nine unless you thought it was good enough to be a native writer. I haven't had a chance to go through all of it though.

Back in the day, such posts would lead to tons of engagement. #JustSaying

iPhone olma — IELTS ol 😎

🍏 Yaqindagina Apple kompaniyasi o'zining iPhone 16 telefoni taqdimotini o'tkazdi. Butun dunyoda odamlar shu telefonni olish uchun o'zlarni har qanday holga solishadi. Bu holat bizga ham notanish emas :(

Bu telefonlar seriyasi har yil chiqadi va uni istalgan paytda olishingiz mumkin, ammo til o'rganish kutib turmaydi.

Pullaringizni behudaga sovurmang, hozir kelajagingiz uchun investitsiya qiling va ingliz tilini o'rganishni boshlang. 🤝

🔗 Aytgancha, Iphone 16 puliga «IELTS ZONE»da ingliz tilini 0 dan o'rganib IELTS sertifikatini qo'lga kiritishingiz mumkin :)

@ieltszone_uz

Every time Eminem performs live, I make sure to share it here. The man is 51 years old, but his love for the craft keeps him going strong. He’s the definition of consistency. Today, he opened the VMAs with this iconic performance from—enjoy!

https://youtu.be/u3RlUC-8yXo?si=gLYrgP4C4K6SXOjD

Oh, I nearly forgot that today is 9/11, the day of the tragic attacks. I still remember hearing about it on the radio when I was just 13. At the time, there were all kinds of speculations about who was responsible for this act of terrorism.

What are your memories of that day, and who do you believe was behind the 9/11 attacks?

P.S. ha ha I just realized today is Sep 12 already. That’s the downside of being on vacation.

I know there are still many people who believe in various conspiracy theories, so if you’re open-minded, let’s watch this short video together to learn more about the 9/11 attacks.

In the worst case, even if you don’t agree with what’s being said, you can at least practice your listening skills and pick up some English along the way.

https://youtu.be/itBC228XSh4?si=nrog3z8kc3FLJ4qu