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IDIOMS
GRAMMAR
100 ENGLISH VERBS

IDIOMS

01∙EASIER SAID THAN DONE
Something seems like a good idea but would be difficult to do.
02 ∙ EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING
Every difficult or sad situation has a positive aspect.
03 ∙ A BLESSING IN DISGUISE
An apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.
04 ∙ WHEN IN ROME (DO AS THE ROMANS DO)
When you are visiting another place, you should follow local customs.
05 ∙ CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER
Outward appearance cannot be an indicator of someone or something's value .
06 ∙ ONE SWALLOW DOES NOT A SUMMER MAKE
It is not certain that a situation is going to improve just because something good has happened.
07 ∙ A PIECE OF CAKE
Something very easy to do.
08 ∙ WHEN PIGS FLY
Something that will never happen.

09 ∙ A LONG AND WINDING ROAD

A long and difficult process to achieve an objective.
10 ∙ RED TAPE
Excessive bureaucracy.



11 ∙ MEET A DEADLINE
Finish something at a time it is ment to be finished.
12 ∙ BE IN THE SAME BOAT
be in the same unpleasant situation.
13 ∙ WE'LL CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN WE COME TO IT
Stop worrying about a possibile future problem until it actually does happen.
14∙ THE STRAW THAT BROKE THE CAMEL'S BACK
A minor action that causes an unpredictable sudden reaction.
15 ∙ OPEN A CAN OF WORMS
Deal with a situation that causes a lot of problems.
16 ∙ MISS THE BOAT
Lose an opportunity.
17 ∙ TAKE FOR GRANTED
Underestimate the value of something or someone.
18 ∙ TIME IS MONEY
Time, like money, is a valuable resource.
19 ∙ THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER
You can do anything you like in life.
20 ∙ GO BANANAS
Become extremely angry.
21 ∙ IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE
It is not very difficult to do or to understand.
22 ∙ NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE
Being not only attractive but also intelligent.
23 ∙ ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD
Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so.
24 ∙ TAKE IT EASY
Relax and be calm.
25 ∙ FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Something worth thinking about.
26 ∙ ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
Very rarely.
27 ∙ HAVE GREEN FINGERS
Be good at gardening.
28 ∙ IGNORANCE IS BLISS
We you are not aware of a problem you don't worry about it.
29 ∙ IN A NUTSHELL
In a few words.
30 ∙ IT IS NOT MY CUP OF TEA
It is not the kind of thing that I like.
31 ∙ SHIVERS DOWN ONE'S SPINE
An intense feeling of fear.
32 ∙ PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS
Show by your actions and just your words what you believe in.
33 ∙ BREAK THE ICE
Start a conversation.
34 ∙ BURN THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS
Work too hard.
35 ∙ RED HERRING
Something that is misleading or intended to divert attention from the issue at hand.

GRAMMAR

PRESENT SIMPLE
Present Simple of the verb TO BE

PRESENT SIMPLE
General rule


PRESENT SIMPLE
Spelling rules
PRESENT SIMPLE
Adverbs of frequency

PRESENT CONTINUOUS
General rule

PAST SIMPLE
General rule
PRESENT PERFECT
General rule
SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT AND INDIRECT OBJECT
Subject Pronouns and Object Pronouns
HAVE OR HAVE GOT
What are the differences between these two verbs?
PRESPOSITIONS OF TIME
How to use them
HOW TO SAY DATES AND YEARS
Learn to write and say dates and years

COMMON PRONUNCIATION MISTAKES • 1

Learn the correct pronunciation of 10 English words that are usually mispronounced by non-native speakers

COMMON PRONUNCIATION MISTAKES • 2

Learn the correct pronunciation of 10 English words that are usually mispronounced by non-native speakers

COMMON PRONUNCIATION MISTAKES • 3

Learn the correct pronunciation of 10 English words that are usually mispronounced by non-native speakers

100 ENGLISH VERBS

Download the list of the most important verbs in English (with Italian translation) corresponding to the free videos you can find in this section.

Download the list of the most important verbs in English (with French translation) corresponding to the free videos you can find in this section.

DAY 1
Learn these verbs:
• start
• send
• win
• reduce
• mean
DAY 2
Learn these verbs:
• learn
• make
• develop
• apologise
• achieve
DAY 3
Learn these verbs:
• agree
• buy
• change
• move
• remember
DAY 4
Learn these verbs:
• supply
• provide
• speak
• play
• like
DAY 5
Learn these verbs:
• offer
• keep
• have
• improve
• ask
DAY 6
Learn these verbs:
• begin
• break
• compare
• follow
• tell
DAY 7
Learn these verbs:
• get
• notice
• seem
• replace
• lose
DAY 8
Learn these verbs:
• help
• answer
• bring
• choose
• explain
DAY 9
Learn these verbs:
• launch
• wait
• teach
• stop
• reply
DAY 10
Learn these verbs:
• think
• manage
• allow
• come
• become
DAY 11
Learn these verbs:
• fall
• fly
• see
• try
• spend
DAY 12
Learn these verbs:
• work
• write
• take
• sleep
• read
DAY 13
Learn these verbs:
• promise
• avoid
• call
• depend
• find
DAY 14
Learn these verbs:
• leave
• save
• feel
• say
• know
DAY 15
Learn these verbs:
• pay
• worry
• understand
• suggest
• owe
DAY 16
Learn these verbs:
• need
• let
• listen
• go
• believe
DAY 17
Learn these verbs:
• comply
• finish
• borrow
• solve
• give
DAY 18
Learn these verbs:
• meet
• walk
• turn
• talk
• want
DAY 19
Learn these verbs:
• live
• return
• face
• decide
• forget
DAY 20
Learn these verbs:
• increase
• happen
• forbid
• check
• waste
REVISION • DAYS 1-10
Review Exercises Days 1-10.
REVISION • DAYS 11-20
Review Exercises Days 11-20.