The Monkey as King by Aesop for ESL students with a podcast, vocabulary practice in real context and a Persian version to raise bilingual children The Monkey as King is now in the public domain available on Gutenberg Project. Podcast of the Monkey as King Watch this video on YouTube. The Monkey as King At…
The Fir-tree and the Bramble by Aesop for ESL students with a podcast and vocabulary practice in real context The Fir-tree and the Bramble is now in the public domain available on Gutenberg Project. Podcast of the Fir-tree and the Bramble Watch this video on YouTube. The Fir-tree and the Bramble A fir-tree was boasting…
How Much Land Does A Man Need Theme and plot summary written by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl and narrated by the author Video of How Much Land Does A Man Need Theme Watch this video on YouTube. How Much Land Does A Man Need Theme This realistic story begins with an encounter between two…
Modest definition in context with images and synonyms from the book, Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student. Learn the word, modest, in real short passages with illustrations and improve your reading comprehension at the same time. /ˈmɒd.ɪst/ (adj) Modest definition showing the quality of humility and not bragging about one’s abilities and achievements, humble, unpretentious, meek,…
The Hare & the Tortoise The Hare & the Tortoise A Hare was making fun of the Tortoise one day for being so slow. Watch this video on YouTube. “Do you ever get anywhere?” he asked with a mocking laugh. “Yes,” replied the Tortoise, “and I get there sooner than you think. I’ll run you…
Braggadocio synonym and meaning in authentic context from the book, 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam. Improve your listening and reading comprehension with the word, braggadocio. /ˌbraɡəˈdəʊtʃɪəʊ/ (noun) Braggadocio synonym a braggadocio is a person who is arrogant and boastful, braggart, an overblown and empty boasting person in a self-aggrandizing manner,…
Bravado 601 Words You Need to Know /brəˈvɑː.dəʊ/ (noun) Definition pretended or fake courage to seek people’s admiration or intimidate others, show of bravery, machismo, boldness, audacity, bluster, daring, bragging, effrontery, swagger, boasting Example When someone told me recently that they thought I was very brave, I dismissed the comment. To me, having courage or…