In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of appearance. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.

TODAY’S ENGLISH RESOURCE

TODAY’S ENGLISH VOCABULARY

Celebrate

Meaning: acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

• Sentence 1: How do you celebrate your birthday?
• Sentence 2: Linda loved to celebrate special occasions with homemade gifts.
• Sentence 3: Celebrations with the family are the best way to experience an event.

Mature

Meaning: To develop fully; to become full-grown

• Sentence 1: Boys mature at a slower rate than girls do.
• Sentence 2: Maturity, not age, is the best way to determine growth.
• Sentence 3: The mature avocado is better than an unripe one.

TODAY’S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS

Age is nothing but a number

Meaning: age does not determine maturity

• Sentence 1: She is 20, however, she behaves as if she is 15. I guess age is nothing but a number.
• Sentence 2: Even an 80-year-old can be immature. After all, age is nothing but a number.
• Sentence 3: Be careful not to age without learning the lessons of your past because age is nothing but a number.

Let your hair down

Meaning: to relax; forget about your inhibitions

• Sentence 1: It’s the weekend. Time to let your hair down.
• Sentence 2: Stop taking everything so seriously and let your hair down.
• Sentence 3: For your birthday party, make sure to let your hair down and have a good time.