150 : English Vocabulary and Expressions – Fiction, Journal, Hit the books, and An open book

In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of books. 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

Fiction

Meaning: literature or a work of art that is invented by the imagination

  • Sentence 1: Dan Brown is a famous writer of fiction.
  • Sentence 2: Many people read works of fiction to escape from everyday life.
  • Sentence 3: Be careful not to believe the fiction that all people are harmful.

 

Journal

Meaning: a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections

  • Sentence 1: As a student, I journaled everything that happened to me each day.
  • Sentence 2: It is important to journal as a method of reporting when tasked with a large work assignment.
  • Sentence 3: Keeping a journal enhances your writing skills.

TODAY’S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS

Hit the books

Meaning: to study or learn; doing your homework

  • Sentence 1: I have a test tomorrow so I’ve got to hit the books tonight.
  • Sentence 2: He never went to parties on the weekend and refused to do anything but hit the books.
  • Sentence 3: Hit the books daily if you want a good grade in science.

An open book

Meaning: A description of someone who is easy to understand

  • Sentence 1: She enjoyed conversing with Dale, he was an open book.
  • Sentence 2: I have known Cindy for ten years, but I don’t know much about her because she is not an open book.
  • Sentence 3: I am an open book to my close friends, but everyone else sees me as a closed-off person.

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Neda
Neda
3 years ago

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Neda
3 years ago

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3 years ago
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Edna Leticia Castillo Luna
Edna Leticia Castillo Luna
3 years ago

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3 years ago

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3 years ago
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Fidel
Fidel
3 years ago

You always make it makes sense, Tiff. Having a clear idea about what has been invested in, man, it’s a super sacrificial life model. A self-denial role model. Yes. Live long and hats off.

Fidel
Fidel
3 years ago

One more thing if you allow me. I was wondering if it was normal to take fiction for lies.

Maryam
Maryam
3 years ago

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Edna Leticia Castillo Luna
3 years ago

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Zaoui
3 years ago

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3 years ago

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Elvin Garcia Olmos
3 years ago

Thank you but I don’t understand fronteras Open the book

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