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EN: Use 'look' followed by an adjective to describe someone's appearance or state.
You look happy today.
EN: In Western culture, commenting that someone looks 'tired' is usually a sign of concern among friends, but should be used carefully with strangers as it might imply they don't look their best.
EN: Use the past tense form of a verb (adding -ed) to talk about things that happened at a specific time in the past, like 'last night'.
I played video games last night.
EN: In English, 'Yeah' is a very common informal way to say 'Yes' in daily conversation among friends.
EN: The Past Continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) is used to ask about an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past.
What were you watching at 8 PM?
EN: In casual English, 'Really?' is a very common way to show interest or surprise in a conversation, encouraging the speaker to provide more details.
EN: Use 'was/were + verb-ing' to talk about an action that was happening at a specific time in the past.
I was watching a movie at 8 PM yesterday.
EN: In tech culture, 'writing code' is often used interchangeably with 'programming' or 'developing'. Using 'project' usually refers to a specific task or a side-hustle app someone is building.
EN: Use 'What kind of...' to ask for specific details or the category of a noun.
What kind of food do you like?
EN: In English, starting a question with 'Oh' makes the conversation feel more natural and shows that you are actively listening and interested in the topic.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a noun or verb-ing to describe the purpose or function of an object.
This is a tool for opening bottles.
EN: In tech contexts, 'app' is the standard short form for 'application'. Using the full word 'application' in casual conversation can sound overly formal.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to share your opinion about something you just heard.
That movie sounds interesting!
EN: In casual English, 'cool' is one of the most common ways to show interest or approval. Using 'one' avoids repeating the word 'app' from the previous sentence.
EN: Use the past tense (found) to talk about something that happened recently or at a specific time in the past.
I found my keys under the sofa.
EN: In technology, the word 'bug' refers to a mistake or problem in a computer program. This term became famous after a real moth was found inside an early computer in 1947.
EN: Use 'Like' to compare two things or to ask for clarification when something sounds similar to another concept.
Is it like a small phone?
EN: In computer science, the term 'bug' originated from an actual moth found inside an early computer (the Harvard Mark II) in 1947. Today, it is the standard word for any technical error.
EN: Use 'is' to define what something means or what it is. The pattern is: [Subject] + is + [Definition].
A laptop is a portable computer.
EN: In computer science, the term 'bug' originated from an actual moth found inside an early computer (the Harvard Mark II) in 1947, which caused the machine to malfunction.
EN: Use 'will' to ask about future plans or intentions. The word order for questions is: Question Word (How) + will + Subject + Verb.
How will you go to the park?
EN: In English, 'I see' is a very common way to show active listening. It doesn't just mean 'to look with eyes,' but 'I understand what you are saying.'
EN: The phrase 'one by one' is used to describe doing something to each item in a group individually, rather than all at once.
Please clean the windows one by one.
EN: In programming culture, 'debugging' (finding and fixing errors) is often seen as a slow, methodical process, which is why Alex emphasizes checking things 'one by one'.
EN: Use 'exactly' at the end of a question to ask for more specific details or a clearer definition when you are confused.
Where are we going exactly?
EN: In tech conversations, people often use 'exactly' to clarify jargon. It shows you are following the conversation but need a simpler explanation for a specific term.
EN: Use the word 'it' to refer back to a singular noun mentioned before (in this case, 'a function') to avoid repeating the same word.
This is my car. It is very fast.
EN: In technology, the word 'function' is a standard term. When explaining technical concepts to non-experts, using simple analogies like 'a small part' or 'a specific job' is a common communication strategy.
EN: Use 'That makes sense' to show you understand and agree with what someone just explained.
The instructions are clear. That makes sense.
EN: In English, 'hard' can mean both 'difficult' and 'requiring a lot of effort'. It is a common way to ask about someone's work-life balance or task difficulty.
EN: Using '-ing' words (Gerunds) as the subject of a sentence to talk about an activity, and using 'harder than' to compare two activities.
Learning English is easier than learning math.
EN: In computer science, the term 'bug' originated from an actual moth found inside an early computer (the Harvard Mark II) in 1947. Today, it is the standard word for any error in software.
EN: Using '-ing' at the start of a sentence turns an action into a subject (Gerund). It allows you to talk about an activity as a thing.
Learning English is fun.
EN: In a fitness context, 'form' refers to the specific way you move your body to perform an exercise correctly and safely. 'Bad form' means doing an exercise incorrectly, which can lead to injury.
EN: Use 'After' + [Present Tense] to talk about a future action that must happen first. Even though it's about the future, we use the simple present tense after 'after'.
After I finish my homework, I will watch TV.
EN: In tech culture, 'bug' and 'deploy' are standard jargon. 'Bug' comes from early computing when a literal moth caused a machine to fail. 'Deploy' means making software available to users.
EN: Use 'What does [something] mean?' to ask for the definition of a word or concept you don't understand.
What does 'bug' mean in computer science?
EN: In tech contexts, 'deploy' is a common term for making software available to users. Asking for clarification is very common and encouraged in learning environments.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or intentions made at the moment of speaking.
I will call you later.
EN: In tech context, 'deploy' is the formal word for putting software into use, but in casual conversation, 'put it online' is much more common and easier to understand.
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about a future state or role that you plan or decide to take on.
I will be your teacher next year.
EN: In English-speaking tech culture, being a 'first user' or 'beta tester' is a common way to show support for a friend's new project or app.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing an activity together.
Let's watch a movie tonight.
EN: In English, 'Deal!' is a common way to show agreement or to finalize a plan, similar to shaking hands on a promise. 'Work out' specifically refers to physical exercise, often at a gym.
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past (like 'last night'). For regular verbs, we add '-ed' to the end.
I played soccer yesterday.
EN: In English, saying someone's 'brain worked hard' is a friendly way to acknowledge their mental effort, especially after studying or coding.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or intentions.
I will study English tomorrow.
EN: In English, 'work hard' can apply to both mental tasks (like coding) and physical tasks (like exercising).
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to suggest an activity that includes yourself and the listener.
Let's eat dinner now.
EN: In English, 'Let's go' is a very common way to end a conversation when you are ready to start an activity together.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To go to bed much later than usual.
Separately and in order.
To be logical or easy to understand.
To exercise the body.
An error, flaw, or fault in a computer program that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result.
A named section of a program that performs a specific task and can be reused.
To move software from a development environment to a live server where users can access it.
The specific technique or posture used to perform an exercise correctly and safely.