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Fun Easy English Classroom April 5
	Classroom Today Learn American English slang beginning with letter E Slang Letter E Today in the Fun Easy English classroom you are going to learn some slang beginning with the letter E. Hey if you cannot understand something on this page, then use the Fun Easy English dictionary (opens in a new window) Quick Links Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec April Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30     Slang: American English Slang - Letter E Today learn slang beginning with the letter E. Slang Definition Usage earful gossip My friend gave me an earful about the neighborhood. earful scolding He really gave his daughter an earful when she came home late. excellent good That's excellent man. eyeball look at She likes to eyeball the guys at the club. eye popper astounding That girl is really an eye popper. From YOUR Teacher: Slang Letter E The slang an "earful" is pretty useful and, as shown above, can be used in a couple of situations. If someone tells you a lot of gossip then they are giving you and earful about some topic. If someone, like your boss, is angry at you then they might give you an earful meaning they will scold you and possibly even yell.   Additional Lessons About These Lessons The following classroom lessons are great for students who want additional conversation, listening, and reading practice. Conversation Lesson - Beginner Level. Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL) Language with a written conversation and a conversation notes section. Conversation Lesson 13 - Health (Beginner - Conversation, Reading) Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL) Language. Health Jane: I hear you’ve been ill. Cathy: Well, I had the flu for a couple of weeks, but I’m fine now. Jane: You’re looking well. By the way, did you hear about Mrs. Jackson? Cathy: No, What about her? Jane: She had such a bad case of the flu that they had to take her to the hospital. Cathy: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that! Conversation Notes I hear you’ve been ill Note the omission of that, as is usual in reported speech in casual conversation. Well An interjection, used here simply as an introductory word. You’re looking well Here well is an adjective meaning healthy. Are looking is, in this sentence, a linking verb. By the way Incidentally. such a…that… This is a typical “result” sentence. they had to take her This is the “general” they. This clause is equivalent in meaning to the passive She had to be taken. Source: U.S. State Department Additional Conversation Conversation This is a collection of 36 situational conversations which focus on spoken American English in a relatively natural way....these lessons are for intermediate students. Conversation This is a collection of 30 situational conversations. Each conversation is accompanied by language notes....these lessons are for advanced students. Conversation English conversation lessons. 52 lessons covering pronunciation, speaking, writing, and grammar topics....these lessons are for beginning students. Conversation English conversation lessons. 30 lessons focusing mostly on communication and grammar topics....these lessons are for intermediate students. Additional Information Study Tips (Beginner - Listening) Avoid Ineffective Study Methods. An audio lesson to help you study English more effectively. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Great English study tips. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.