english with d & v

what else can someone steal? the thunder! 😳 steal someone’s thunder — to take attention, praise, or credit away from someone else by saying or doing whatever that person was planning to do or say 📌I didn't mean to steal your thunder, but I got promoted before you did Check out this video from “The perfect bride” to get the context #ewdv_on_screen

Everyone from Stranger Things could be called this 🫵 hope you've already watched the last 4 episodes, so this shot with Will is not a spoiler!! QUIRKY — unusual in an attractive and interesting way 📞 His quirky sense of humor made the meeting more enjoyable. 📞 Her quirky outfit made her stand out. #ewdv_word_for_a_note

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WE’RE SHARING A HANDFUL OF THE ADVANCED WORDS 🌿 C1 level vocabulary to describe late November ✨ OVERCAST /ˈəʊvəkɑːst/ — cloudy and gray, covered with shade ✨ SLEET /sliːt/ — a mix of rain and snow ✨ TURTLENECK SWEATER /ˈtɜː.təl.nek ˈswet.ər/ — a garment with a high, close-fitting collar that covers the neck. Sitting in my turtleneck sweater by the window, I thought: the sleet and overcast sky outside were making me stay here. #ewdv_advanced_words

Better than honest 🎀 one more C1 (and C2 according to the Cambridge Dictionary) level word to add to your vocabulary. hopefully an active one! 🔘integrity /ɪnˈteɡrəti/ — the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change watch this video from “Ford v Ferrari” to get the pronunciation and an example of usage #ewdv_on_screen

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Dreaming is not forbidden, they say ⭐️ anyway, sometimes our goals may seem too unrealistic PIPE DREAM — an idea or plan that is impossible or very unlikely to happen ✨ She pursued modeling, even though many said it was a pipe dream ✨ The wish to change the world overnight was just a pipe dream Hope all your dreams (even the pipe ones) come true! #ewdv_phrase_for_a_note

one more way to call someone charming 🐏 and it’s not only a cute word itself, but it’s also easy to learn 🎀 winsome /ˈwɪn.səm/ — generally pleasing and engaging, often because of a childlike charm and innocence The winsome kitten played with a ball, enchanting everyone around #ewdv_word_for_a_note

❤️ Wanna learn from native speakers? Everyone says it’s the most effective way to level up your language skills. And it’s true! HelloTalk — one of the free apps, where you can meet and chat with people from around the world leaving a link for you — here 💡 #ewdv_resources

Let’s stop ⛔️ here comes a more sufficient way of saying this (C2 level by Cambridge Dictionary!) call it a day — to stop what you are doing because you don’t want to do any more or think you’ve done enough 🌷 The teacher saw how exhausted we were and told us to call it a day #ewdv_phrase_for_a_note

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🍄 TIRED OF minuses, drawbacks and disadvantages! understandable. instead, you might use something shorter and more precise (plus level c1): FLAW /flɔː/ — a fault, mistake or weakness. ⭐️She is nice but has a flaw — a bad temper. #ewdv_word_for_a_note

🌧 If you don’t want to miss an opportunity you’ve got to seize it! seize an opportunity — quickly and eagerly do something when you have the chance to 🍂you can also seize a chance or the initiative🍂 check out this video from “The Rush Call” to get an example of usage (and proper pronunciation) #ewdv_on_screen

Happy Halloween 🫀 hi from Dasha in New York — it's lunchtime here, and all the residents and tourists are getting ready for the party and the legendary costume parade. the houses are also decorated (see the pictures). the most popular image turned out to be the skeleton!! 🌟Boo! Scared?

⭐️ Bet you’ve never wondered how these words would be in english that’s why we did it for you! here comes a set of simple words that you will need when talking about cooking (especially about tools) check out our cards and learn new words — they can come in handy during exams 🐈‍⬛ #ewdv_sets

“There are relationships in which asymmetry is appropriate — therapists, priests, and guidance counselors come to mind. But chronic imbalances among friends and family members turn people into functionaries” ♦️ Psychology Today published an article analyzing the narcissistic style of communication.

are you one of those who prefer talking about your pains over listening? do you tend to choose partners who become your “dump sites” (even unconsciously)?

🔴 it’s time to check this out — this text may be more useful than a variety of tests for narcissism. #ewdv_articles

Let's finish off the workweek with a meme 😎 #ewdv_memes

🕶 Do you sound like an American, British or… maybe Turkish? The BoldVoice AI-service may test your accent and identify which language habits are hidden in your voice all you need: ⭐️visit this website ⭐️read the suggested text aloud warning: results may be funny and surprising #ewdv_resources