Szórakozásképp ajánlok egy videót. Gálvölgyi után a világ #legviccesebb embere #angolul előadja, hogy hogyan hangzana az, ha SZÓBAN is élnénk #központozás (#PUNCTUATION) praktikus eszközével, azaz a vesszők, pontok, kettőspontok, pontosvesszők, felkiáltójelek és egyebek használatával - talán kevésbé értenénk egymást félre, amikor beszélgetünk! :)
Melinda
Little Red-Cap / Little Red Riding HoodA mesék nyelvezete nem is olyan könnyű, mint azt sokan gondolnák. Ellenben rengeteget lehet tanulni belőlük. Nem csak a történet tanulságát, hanem egy rakat hasznos szókincs elemet is. Próbáld csak ki! Helyezd vissza a jól ismert Grimm-mese, a Piroska és a farkas angol nyelvű történetébe a következő 20 kifejezést! (Ajánlott: középhaladó szinttől) A kékkel szedett nehezebb szavak jelentését rájuk kattintva éred el. Kellemes angolozást!apron= köténybeast= vadállatblooming= virágzikbushes= bokrokcottage= vidéki ház, kunyhódrew (draw drew drawn)= húzgobbled up= felfaltagrow (grow grew grown)= nőknocked at= kopogtatottlatch= reteszlay (lie lay lain + lying)= feküdtmalicious= gonoszpleased= boldog, elégedettsatisfied his appetite= jóllakott, kielégítette az étvágyátsnore= horkolstraight= egyenes(en)strengthening= erősítő, erőt adóvelvet= bársonyweak= gyengewondered= tűnődött, csodálkozottOnce upon a time there lived a sweet little girl, who was beloved by every one who saw her; but her grandmother was so excessively fond of her that she never knew when she had thought and done enough of her.One day the grandmother presented the little girl with a red __________(1) cap; and as it fitted her very well, she would never wear anything else; and so she was called Little Red-Cap. One day her mother said to her "Come, Red-Cap, here is a piece of nice meat, and a bottle of wine: take these to your grandmother; she is ill and __________(2), and will relish them. Make haste before she gets up; go quietly and carefully; and do not run, lest you should fall and break the bottle, and then your grandmother will get nothing. When you go into her room, do not forget to say 'Good morning;' and do not look about in all the corners." "I will do everything as you wish," replied Red-Cap, taking her mother's hand.The grandmother dwelt far away in the wood, half an hour's walk from the village, and as Little Red-Cap entered among the trees, she met a wolf; but she did not know what a __________(3) __________(4) it was, and so she was not at all afraid. "Good day, Little Red-Cap," he said."Many thanks, Wolf," said she."Whither away so early, Little Red-Cap?""To my grandmother's," she replied."What are you carrying under your __________(5)?""Meat and wine," she answered. "Yesterday we baked the meat, that grandmother, who is ill and weak, might have something nice and __________(6).""Where does your grandmother live?" asked the Wolf."A good quarter of an hour's walk further in the forest. The __________(7) stands under three great oak-trees; near it are some nut __________(8), by which you will easily know it."But the Wolf thought to himself, "She is a nice tender thing, and will taste better than the old woman: I must act craftily, that I may snap them both up."Presently he came up again to Little Red-Cap, and said, "Just look at the beautiful flowers which __________(9) around you! I believe you don't hear how beautifully the birds sing. You walk on as if you were going to school; see how merry everything is around you in the forest."So Little Red-Cap opened her eyes and when she saw how the sunbeams glanced and danced through the trees, and what spendid flowers were __________(10) in her path, she thought, "If I take my grandmother a fresh nosegay she will be very __________(11); and it is so very early that I can, even then, get there in good time;" and running into the forest she looked about for flowers. But when she had once begun she did not know how to leave off, and kept going deeper and deeper among the trees in search of some more beautiful flowers. The Wolf, however, ran __________(12) to the house of the old grandmother, and __________(13) the door."Who's there?" asked the old lady."Only Little Red-Cap, bringing you some meat and wine: please open the door," replied the Wolf."Lift up the __________(14)," cried the grandmother; "I am too weak to get up."Érdekelnek az angolos videók?IRATKOZZ FEL az ANGOL VLOGnyelvoktató csatornámra!So the Wolf lifted the latch, and the door flew open; and jumping without a word on the bed, he __________(15) the poor old lady. Then he put on her clothes, and tied her cap over his head; got into the bed; and __________(16) the blankets over him. All this time Red-Cap was still gathering flowers; and when she had plucked as many as she could carry, remembered her grandmother, and made haste to the cottage. She __________(17) very much to see the door wide open; and when she got into the room, she began to feel very ill, and exclaimed, "How sad I feel! I wish I had not come today." Then she said "Good morning", but received no answer; so she went up to the bed, and drew back the curtains, and there __________(18) her grandmother, as she thought, with the cap drawn half over her eyes, looking very fierce."Oh grandmother, what great ears you have!""The better to hear with," was the reply."And what great eyes you have!""The better to see with.""And what great hands you have!""The better to touch you with.""But, grandmother, what great teeth you have!""The better to eat you with;" and scarcely were the words out of his mouth, when the Wolf made a spring out of bed, and swallowed up poor Little Red-Cap.As soon as the Wolf had thus __________(19), he laid himself down again in the bed, and began to __________(20) very loudly. A huntsman passing by overheard him and thought, "How loudly the old woman snores! I must see if she wants anything."So he stepped into the cottage; and when he came to the bed, he saw the Wolf lying in it. "What? Do I find you here, you old sinner? I have long sought you," exclaimed he; and taking aim with his gun, he shot the old Wolf dead.
Hogy tetszett a szókincsbővítő feladat?Ha megért egy LIKE-ot, nyomj egy LIKE-ot! :DMagánórát vennél? ITT léphetsz kapcsolatba velem.Szókincsbővítő feladatot ITT találsz!Nyelvtani posztot ITT!Szövegértést ERRE!Listeninget? ÍME!Cheers,Melinda |
1. Who enchanted two influential Roman leaders to protect her lands' independence? a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut 2. Who wanted to be King rather than Queen?a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut 3. Who couldn't provide a male heir and took advantage of being the queen regent?a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut 4. Who was forced from power by her brother?a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut 5. Who commissioned shrines and statues of herself to be erected so that she would be remembered in history?a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut 6. Who gave birth to Julius Caesar's son and triggered a war with Rome for power?a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut 7. Who married his brother as a royal and went on reigning longer than him?a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut 8. Who committed suicide for fear of ceasing to be Queen of Egypt?a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut 9. Who changed her posture to look more dominant?a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut 10. Who became much better known than those pharaohs who aspired to erase her memory?a) Cleopatra b) Hatshepsut ANSWER KEY:(Source: National Geographic) Hogy tetszett az ismeretterjesztő QUIZ feladat?Ha megért egy LIKE-ot, nyomj egy LIKE-ot! :DMagánórát vennél? ITT léphetsz kapcsolatba velem.Szókincsbővítő feladatot ITT találsz!Nyelvtani posztot ITT!Szövegértést ERRE!Listeninget? ÍME!Cheers,MelindaEnglish-Online.hu |
Ezeket a gondolatokat aktív nyelvtanárként és örök nyelvtanulóként 'vetettem papírra'.VIVA LIFELONG LEARNING!Mielőtt nyelvet tanulni kezdenél vagy folytatnál, mindenképpen olvasd el ezt a motivációs tipplistát, amely a sikeres nyelvtanuláshoz elengedhetetlen mentális hozzáállás és állhatatosság alappilléreit veszi sorra.
1. Légy korrekt partner! Az alapvető hozzáállásod a nyelvtanuláshoz döntően befolyásolja a sikerességedet és a jövődet idegennyelv-használóként. A nyelvtanulás nem hasonlít egy vásárlási tranzakcióhoz. Tehát attól, hogy fizettél, még nem garantált, hogy késztermékként automatikusan ’tudást’ kapsz majd cserébe kizárólag azért, mert pénzedet adtad érte. A nyelvkurzusodon lehetőséged nyílik szivacsként magadba szívni mindent, amit a Te szinteden a tanárod átadni igyekszik Neked (és csoporttársaidnak). Az együttműködés sikeressége 50%-ban a Te erőfeszítéseiden és képességeiden múlik, és csak a másik fele az övéin.Tipp a tippben: A GYIF (gyakran ismételt félreértések) elkerülése végett a kurzusvezetőd munkakörébe nem tartoznak bele a következők: a két lábon járó szótárként való funkcionálás az egyéni szótárhasználatod kiváltása érdekében; illetve önéletrajzod, motivációs leveled és nyelvórán kívüli dokumentumaid lefordítása/kijavítása/átírása/megírása saját szabadidejének rovására. Az előbbi nem azt jelenti, hogy nem kérdezhetsz tőle, hanem azt, hogy az önálló munkát ne spórold meg magadnak, ha házi feladatnak pl. fordítást kaptál. Az utóbbi igényed felmerülése esetén érdeklődj a tanárodtól, hogy milyen feltételekkel vállal ilyen jellegű plusz munkát.2. Tiszteld meg a tanárod a bizalmaddal! Mielőtt tanárt vagy iskolát választunk, előzetesen mindig gondosan utánajárunk a jóhírének és színvonalának, meggyőződünk róla, hogy minőséget kapunk, vagy éppen kifejezetten ajánlás alapján jutunk el valakihez. Ezért, ha már egyszer egy helyzetben oktatóddá válik valaki, az nem lehet véletlen. A legvalószínűbb szituáció ilyenkor az, hogy bizonyára sokat tanulhatsz az illetőtől (legyen az ’bárki’ abban a helyzetben), így a legjobb, ha minimum 6-12 hónapig kitartasz mellette - hacsak nem emberileg kifogásolható a viselkedése. Ennyi idő azért kell, hogy kiderüljön, produktív-e ez a tanár-diák felállás. Ha nem, még mindig válthatsz – indokoltan.Tipp a tippben: Ha egy újdonsült tanárod által mondott dolog teljesen új Neked vagy korábbi forrásaiddal (barát, anyuka, főnök, korábbi tanár stb.) esetleg ellentmond, ne fogadd a mondandóját eleve hitetlenkedve és bizalmatlanul azzal, hogy „Hát, ezt én még sosem hallottam!" vagy „X.Y. azt mondta/nem ezt mondta.” A forrásaid, amelyekre most hivatkozol, egyáltalán nem biztos, hogy szakmailag megalapozottak. Akárhogy is, valamiért mégiscsak az újrakezdő angolos kurzuson ülsz, ugye?3. Légy szorgalmas! Tedd oda magad, ha már a tanulás mellett döntöttél. Próbáld úgy intézni az időbeosztásodat, hogy lehetőleg minden órán meg tudj jelenni (kifejezetten, ha kezdő vagy újrakezdő vagy!), hacsak nem betegszel le. Arra is gondolj, hogy a nyelvóráidon kívül is időt kell szánni a gyakorlásra – beesni az órákra készületlenül nem lesz elég a fejlődésedre. Vedd fel a nyelvtanulást a prioritásaidba, ez egy nagyon fontos befektetés a jövődbe. Ha valami váratlan közbejön, ne az angolóra legyen az, amit legelsőnek sztornózol, hanem mérlegeld, hogy mire kötelezted el magad és hol áll a fontossági sorrendedben az idegennyelvtudás megszerzése: ne szervezz rá fodrászt és hasonló más programot az angolórád időpontjára, főleg, ha az már korábban a naptáradban volt. Végül pedig: jó ha tudod, hogy a statisztika alapján sokkal sikeresebbek és eredményesebbek a kevésbé tehetséges szorgalmasok, mint a jobb adottságokkal rendező lusták!Tipp a tippben: Mindig készítsd el a házi feladatodat és ha még van energiád, keress magadnak olyan elfoglaltságot, amihez kell angolozni és nagyon élvezed: ÖTLETEK ITT.4. Légy türelmes! Adj időt és teret magadnak és a tanárodnak is. Legyél tudatában annak, hogy egy komoly nyelvtudás mögött hosszú, aktív évek állnak. Középfokra eljutni például minimum 600 nyelvórányi idő kell, folyamatos ’terhelés’ mellett! A hosszabb kihagyások esetén ennél még több időre lehet szükség, mert újra elő kell hívni belőled azt is, amit elfelejtettél és csak utána lehet továbblépni. Ha 2 évvel ezelőtt a középfok közelébe kerültél, de azóta szinte alig használtad a nyelvet, lehet, hogy a szintfelmérésnél derül majd ki, hogy 2-3 modult is visszaestél. Ezen nincs mit meglepődni, teljesen normális eset. Ezért ne siettesd a tanárod, mert ő ideális esetben pontosan tudja, hogy mi mire épül a nyelvoktatásban és ezeket a lépcsőket nem lehet átugorni.Tipp a tippben: Mindannyian emberek vagyunk, alkalmasint hibázunk vagy elfáradunk. Soha nem láthatsz bele igazán a másik életébe és problémáiba, így sose hasonlítgasd a teljesítményedet más diákéhoz. Nincs két egyforma képességű és hátterű ember, így legjobb, ha másokkal empatikus és szolidáris vagy miközben a magad fejlődését csak a korábbi önmagadhoz és teljesítményedhez méred. Tedd fel magadnak a kérdést: „Előre haladok, stagnálok vagy visszaestem az utóbbi időben? Mindent megteszek, ami tőlem telik, hogy jobb legyek?” Ebből fogod tudni, hogy jó úton vagy-e. Nincs két egyforma ritmusban fejlődő nyelvtudás sem, ezért figyeld meg magadat: a csoportos óra 'felfelé húz', esetleg hátráltat-e, elbújsz-e benne vagy motivál? Valaki ’lubickol’ csoportban, mások akkor érzik jobban magukat, ha egy magánórán a figyelem 100%-át ők kapják meg és esélyük sincs passzívnak maradni az órán. Az utóbbiak ne erőltessék a csoportos kurzusok látogatását, hanem keressenek magántanárt: jó eséllyel jobb eredményt fognak elérni. Dióhéjban: ismerd meg magad és a számodra leghatékonyabb tanulási formát válaszd.5. Légy kitartó! Ne add fel, ha nem sikerül valami elsőre vagy másodikra. Próbáld addig, amíg sikerül. A híres feltalálók és a most elismert sztárok sztorijai tele vannak a legendás kezdeti bukásaikkal, de a közös bennük mindig melyik motívum is? Hogy felálltak, leporolták magukat és újrakezdték, és egyszer csak bejött nekik a nagy dobás. A legsikeresebb világsztárok (köztük Oprah Winfrey, vagy a Beatles) nagyon mélyről törtek fel és ’tagadják’ a szerencse fogalmát. Helyette azt vallják, hogy rengeteg munka árán felkészülten és már viszonylag sok tapasztalattal ’várták’ a nagy lehetőséget. Ha a kudarcodat erőfeszítés előzte meg, akkor az erőfeszítés valószínűleg még nem volt elegendő. Valamin változtatnod kell és valamiből több kell. Fektess be több munkát. Ha nem jön össze egy teszt vagy vizsga, ne omolj össze, ne hibáztass mindenki mást, ne ostorozd magad feleslegesen azzal, hogy nincs nyelvérzéked. Vizsgáld meg a szorgalmad, DUST YOURSELF OFF AND TRY AGAIN. Bármilyen hihetetlen, de a nyelvtanulás olyan, mint az élsport: minden nap órákat edzeni kell, ha bajnok akarsz lenni. Remember: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. (Ismétlés a tudás anyja.)Tipp a tippben: Keress alternatív fejlesztőket, összeszedtem Neked több mint 10db-ot IDE. A gyengébb készségeid fejlesztésére szánj több időt.6. Légy nyitott és befogadó! A helyzet az, hogy a magyar nyelv gyönyörű; tény, hogy sokkal nehezebb mint a legtöbb nyelv a világon, de e mellett csak a magyarok beszélik. Ezen túl, az angollal szinte semmilyen párhuzam nem fedezhető fel benne. Az angol nyelvben teljesen más szabályok érvényesülnek a kiejtésben, a szórendben, az egész nyelvtanában, nem is beszélve arról, hogy rendkívül idiomatikus nyelv. Ez azt jelenti, hogy szinte annyi jellegzetes kifejezés (szólás, közmondás, szókapcsolat stb.) van benne, mint szó. Ezek jelentését a legtöbb esetben kisilabizálni lehetetlen, az ember fokozatosan tanulja meg őket. Melyik kezdő angolos tudná kitalálni pl. azt, hogy „A PIECE OF CAKE” azt jelenti „pofon egyszerű” vagy, hogy a „MAKE ENDS MEET” a „megélni” igét takarja magyarul?? Ilyenkor a „Miért?” kérdést hallgatóként feltenni badarság. Fogadd el, hogy a világon minden nyelv bizonyos dolgokban önkényes és arra sincs semmilyen logikus magyarázat, hogy mi miért hívjuk a kutyát kutyának vagy éppen ebnek. JUST BECAUSE! (Csak!) Ha nem akarsz sokat szenvedni, akkor az új vagy logikátlannak tűnő jelenségeken ne háborodj fel, hanem fogadd őket derűsen és érdeklődve, akár egy adag rácsodálkozással :) Ezzel a magad életét is megkönnyíted és végül is egy idegen nyelv elsajátításával nem egy rakat összefüggéstelen szót fogsz magadra szedni, hanem egy gondolkodásmódot és jó esetben egy egész kultúrát is megismerhetsz. TAKE IT EASY AND HAVE FUN! (Vedd lazán és mulass jól!)7. Légy alázatos! Ne feledd, hogy mindig van feljebb, akármennyi ideje is tanulsz valamit és mindig fogsz olyan tanárt vagy más egyént találni, aki tud Neked még újat mondani. Csak szerényen! A jelszó: LIFELONG LEARNING (tanulás egy életen át)!8. Légy bátor és ambíciózus! Ez egybevág a 3. ponttal, de több is annál. Mindig fogd fel a tanulási folyamatot – a teszteket, szóbeli tréningeket, nyelvvizsgákat, felvételiket és állásinterjúkat stb. – kihívásként, illetve egy lehetőségként, ahol gyakorolhatsz és tapasztalatra tehetsz szert! Ezek azokra az élethelyzetekre készítenek fel, ahol már nem lesz ott veled senki, aki fogja a kezed – de előtte meg kell tanulnod járni felügyelet mellett. Ne legyél túl félénk és ne tarts attól, hogy hibázni fogsz, mert e nélkül fejlődni lehetetlen! Pont a tapasztalatszerzésből maradsz ki, ha ellógod a vizsgát; ha nem szólalsz meg a Speaking órán, mert félsz, hogy valamit rosszul mondasz; és akkor is, ha mindörökre elkedvetlenít, hogy nem vettek fel az első angol állásinterjúd után arra a bizonyos pozícióra, amire jelentkeztél. Ne sértődj meg, ha a tanár kijavít: ebből megtudod, hogy mit hibáztál, de azt is, hogy helyesen hogy hangzik az, amit mondani szerettél volna. Ez az egész dolog lényege! Akarj fejlődni és helyesebben beszélni angolul! Ugyanakkor azt se ródd fel az oktatódnak, ha nem javít ki lépten-nyomon minden hibádat, mert erre két oka is lehet: 1. a FLUENCY (folyékonyság) fejlesztése, ahol a cél, hogy folyamatosan tudj beszélni egy témáról vagy 2. épp egy szóbeli vizsgán veszel részt, ahol már nem folyik javítás, csak különböző szempontok szerinti értékelés.Tipp a tippben: Mindenben keresd az alkalmat a tökéletesedésre és a tanulásra, legyen az egy következő szintű nyelvkurzusra való beiratkozás, próba nyelvvizsga, felvételi, verseny, ösztöndíj megszerzése, vagy bármi egyszerűbb, ami célt ad és előre visz.9. Légy kíváncsi! A kíváncsiság egy nagyon jótékony motor, ha nyelvtanulásról van szó. A kíváncsi ember kérdez és szinte minden esetben kap valami választ a kérdésére, amely továbblendíti a megértés felé. Ne szégyelld azt, hogy nem értettél meg valamit, tedd fel a kérdésedet újra, miután az első választ megrágtad magadban, de mégsem világosodtál meg igazán. Az is kiderülhet, hogy valamit félreértettél vagy helytelenül értelmeztél vagy csak pontatlan információid voltak. Ezek mindegyikén segít a kérdezés. Egy jó tanár eleve érdeklődik egy új anyag felvezetése után, hogy van-e bárkinek bármi kérdése vagy minden világos. Ilyenkor feltétlen használd ki az alkalmat és kérdezz. Lehet, hogy hihetetlen, de van úgy, hogy egy jelenségre nincs ’logikus’ válasz. Ilyenkor el kell fogadni azt, hogy bármely nyelv önkényesen alakul az idők folyamán és simán csak meg kell jegyezni (tanulni) azt, hogy bizonyos esetekben hogyan működik.Tipp a tippben: A kérdezéssel kapcsolatban csak egy kritikus dologra kell ügyelni: a tanárt a magyarázat folyamatában ne szakítsd félbe kérdéssel, mert egyrészt ez őt és a többi diákot is megzavarja, másrészt lehet, hogy pont most fog rátérni arra, ami Téged foglalkoztat. Mindenképp várd meg, míg befejezi a mondandóját. Ha attól tartasz, hogy addigra elfelejted a kérdésed, akkor írd le a füzetedbe.10. Légy öntevékeny! A kíváncsiság és az ambíció vezet el oda, hogy valaki a 21. században ne függjön kizárólag a tanárától, ha tanulási segédanyagot vagy mondjuk vizsgainformációt akar találni magának a házi feladatain kívül. Egy olyan eszköz van a kezetekben, ami hihetetlen módon megkönnyíti az informálódást és a nyelvtanuláshoz hasznos anyagok felkutatását: ez pedig az Internet. Az én generációm még nélküle kezdett el nyelvet és minden mást tanulni, annak, aki viszont DIGITAL NATIVE (azaz beleszületett az IT világába és napi szinten használja azt), az 5 másodperc alatt ki tudja keresni a SMARTPHONE-ján a fordításhoz szükséges szó jelentését egy online szótárban. Ma már elég gyenge kifogás azt mondani, hogy „szótár hiányában nem tudtam megcsinálni a homework-öt”, vagy „nem tudom, hogy hány perces a nyelvvizsga”, vagy „nem találok magamnak készségfejlesztőt, könnyített olvasmányt és nem láttam még egy idegen nyelvű videót sem”. Ajánlom a Google-t, a YouTube-ot és a többit.+1. Szeresd, amit csinálsz! Végül, de nem utolsósorban, nagyon fontos, hogy élvezd a nyelvtanulást magát és szeresd azt a bizonyos nyelvet, amit magas szinten el szeretnél sajátítani, hiszen a megismerésével több leszel. Ma már mindenkitől elvárt, hogy 'gagyogjon' legalább egy idegen nyelven, legalább társalgási szinten (haladó), amelyek között még mindig listavezető az angol. Számomra ez a nyelv szerelem volt első hallásra, de ez nyilván nem várható el mindenkitől. Ha Te másképp érzel, próbáld belecsempészni az angolt olyan dolgokba, amelyeket egyébként imádsz. Olvass, nézz filmeket, fejts keresztrejtvényt angolul, vásárolj angol nyelvű társasjátékot, utazgass olyan helyre, ahol elkerülhetetlen, hogy használnod kelljen a nyelvet vagy fordítsd le a kedvenc zenekarod összes dalszövegét. A lényeg, hogy foglalkozz vele, biztos lehetsz benne hogy meghálálja a törődést! :)
Sok sikert kívánok az angolozáshoz vagy bármilyen más nyelv, készség vagy szakma elsajátításához!
(szerző: Kovalik Melinda) Hogy tetszett az TIPPTÁR?Ha megért egy LIKE-ot, nyomj egy LIKE-ot! :DMagánórát vennél? ITT léphetsz kapcsolatba velem.Szókincsbővítő feladatot ITT találsz!Nyelvtani posztot ITT!Szövegértést ERRE!Listeninget? ÍME!Cheers,Melinda
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Perceken belül kezdődik a 21. század eleinte legvalószínűtlenebbnek tartott, most viszont kétségkívül leginkább várva várt nemzetközi esküvője! Harry brit herceg ma délben veszi el az amerikai, elvált, félvér ex-színésznő Meghan Markle-t! Ne maradj ki a mulatságból, ünnepelj egy angol középfokú nyelvvizsga jellegű, MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ feladattal! A WEDDING ABC betűihez találd meg a kontextusnak megfelelő szót a három megadott alternatíva közül! Opciók a cikk alján!Cheers!A FELADATOT A FENTI KÉPRE VAGY IDE KATTINTVA INTERAKTÍVAN IS MEGOLDHATOD ONLINE !!A for __________(1)The official announcement states that 'the wedding will take place in spring 2018', but reports have suggested it could be happening in April. Windsor Castle - the perfect reception venue - is to be closed on that day and its state apartments will be shut on the day before and the day after. However, a Betfair spokesperson has also said there has been a flurry of betting for a May date.B for __________(2)Popular Meghan has her pick of __________(2). As both her best friend and stylist, Jessica Mulroney is the main contender for matron of honour. Tennis champion Serena Williams is another possibility. She met the bride-to-be at a charity football game in 2014 and Meghan says they're connected by 'our endless ambition'. Star Wars actress Janina Gavankar recently shared a selfie with Meghan, her friend of 15 years, saying: 'Couldn't be prouder how far we've come'. Then there's her gym buddy, fitness guru Heather Dorak, and her old uni friend, TV producer Lindsay Roth, who enlisted 'selfless' Meghan as her maid of honour last August.C for __________(3)After behaving impeccably during the May wedding of her aunt Pippa Middleton to James Matthews, HRH Princess Charlotte, who turned three on May 2, could reprise her role as s flower girl for Uncle Harry's big day. Her four-year-old brother Prince George received a ticking off from his mother Kate at Berkshire nuptials, but is likely to join his little sister as a page boy. Harry is very fond of his niece and nephew, referring to them as the 'most amazing things ever'.D for __________(4)William famously presented Kate with their late mother's blue sapphire engagement ring and Harry has also paid tribute to the late __________(4) Princess of Wales by presenting Meghan with a ring that includes two diamonds from her private collection.E for __________(5)When asked about her dream wedding gown, Meghan once said: 'I personally prefer dresses that are whimsical or subtly romantic.' Step forward Canadian/Turkish fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu, a favourite of Meghan, who has been wearing the label for years. His penchant for giving antique lace and fancy frills a modern twist make him a likely go-to for the wedding gown. Other choices could include a classic look by English designer Jenny Packham, a floral dress by Elie Saab or a fairy-tale number - much like her character wore in legal drama Suits - by Oscar de la Renta.F for __________(6)Despite being blessed with a fresh, glowing, complexion, Meghan will go all out to look her best on her big day. A facial courtesy of Sarah Chapman is just the thing - and the beauty guru to the stars gave Meghan a treatment at her Chelsea clinic Skinesis after she flew into the UK just over a week ago. Meghan, whose mum Doria encouraged her to start getting facials when she was just 13, has previously spoken about practising facial massage at home, trying infra-red saunas, drinking two litres of water a day and using a clarins serum and moisturiser.G for __________(7)The cute beagle and his canine companion Bogart, a Labrador-shepherd cross, are described as 'my loves' by Meghan. She's revealed that one is staying with close friends and the other has been in the UK for a while. They're used to posing for photos, featuring heavily in her past social media posts, but whether they'll play a part in her big day as doggie ring bearers is another matter.H for __________(8)Meghan's mum Doria Ragland is the only known family member to have met Harry. The yoga teacher, who has allegedly been offered a room at Anmer Hall when the royals celebrate Christmas in Sandringham, was by the couple's side at October's Invictus Games closing ceremony in Toronto. She is divorced from Meghan's father Thomas Markle, but the two remain friends. It's not known whether Meghan's half-brother Tom Markle Jnr will attend, or her half-sister Samantha Grant. She has previously criticised Meghan for not reaching out when she was diagnosed with MS.I for __________(9)Meghan is a keen calligrapher and may well address the __________(9) herself! Celebrities hoping to receive one include Victoria Beckham who attended the the 2011 royal wedding. She might even design Meghan's gown, as Meghan is a fan of her clothes. Actor Patrick J Adams, who plays Meghan's love interest on Suits, describes their relationship as like 'brother and sister' so he may be there. Their mutual pal Markus Anderson, a businessman, is a very likely attendee. Former Made in Chelsea star Millie Macintosh, American socialite Olivia Palermo and actresses Gem Pinkney and Priyanka Chopra could attend. The groom's gusets may include actor Dominic West, Barack and Michelle Obama, singer Joss Stine and Harry's old friend Guy Pelly.J for __________(10)The Archbishop of Canterbury __________(10) Welby will officiate their church wedding. Congratulating the couple on Twitter, he wrote: 'I'm absolutely delighted to hear the news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now engaged. I wish them many years of love, happiness and fulfilment - and ask that God blesses them throughout their married life together.' He previously baptised TRH Prince George and Princess Charlotte.K for __________(11)Among the first to react to the news was the Prime Minister Theresa May. She tweeted her 'warmest congratulations' to the pair, calling the announcement 'a time of huge celebration for two people in love'. Her predecessor David Cameron, Jeremy Corbyn, Fearne Cotton and Paula Radcliffe were among other celebrity supporters tweeting their best.L for __________(12)During their first joint interview on Monday evening, Harry and Meghan described their __________(12) relationship. 'We knew we had to invest the time and the energy and whatever it took into making that happen,' said Meghan, adding that it was 'not the easiest' to juggle her filming commitments in Toronto with travelling to the UK. 'We never went longer than two weeks without seeing each other,' said Harry, adding: 'Two different time zones and five hours apart does have its challenges, but then we made it work - and now we're here.'M for __________(13)While William and Kate invited Ellie Goulding to perform at their big day, Meghan's choice of wedding band could be more obscure. The actress is close friends with Canadian singer Martina Sorbara and earlier this year, Martina's band Dragonette was included on a list of Meghan's favourites compiled on her blog, The Tig. Harry was spotted watching The Killers at Hyde Park this summer, so the Las Vegas band are hotly tipped to take to the stage for his big day. Meanwhile, opera singer Laura Wright has been a regular fixture at Harry's Invictus Games and even wrote the tournament's official song, Invincible.N for __________(14)The newly engaged couple will set up home in Harry's two-bedroom residence, Nottingham Cottage. Nestled in the grounds of Kensington Palace, it's a stone's throw from William and Kate's official residence, Apartment 1A. It's been Harry's home for the past four years, before which it was William and Kate's first marital abode. Meghan will no doubt put her own stamp on the property, as Kate once did. The smallest dwelling on the 17th century royal estate, it boasts two reception rooms, a small garden and rooms originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren.O for __________(15)At the time of going to print, Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle were events for the wedding venue, according to Betway. The odds on the ceremony taking place after Kate gives birth to her third child, due in April, were 1/3 and Prince William was odds-on to be picked as his brother's best man, at 1/4. The odds on Harry and Meghan, who both want children, announcing they're expecting a baby next year are now at 4/7.P for __________(16)Removal vans were spotted outside Meghan's rented Toronto home at the end of November, with her furniture reportedly heading into storage. The property, owned by Kevin O'Neill and his wife Liz Cabral, was located in the quiet, middle class residential area of Seaton Village, with minimal security.Q for __________(17)It is thought that Harry sought his grandmother's permission to propose back in October. In what is believed to have been Meghan's first meeting with Her Majesty, the couple visited Buckingham Palace for an intimate, hour-long tea party with the Queen. He was obliged to seek permission from the monarch under the Succession of the Crown Act 2013, which states that the six persons next in line to the crown must obtain the consent of Her Majesty to marry.R for __________(18)Once married, Meghan will be expected to carry out a number of royal engagements each year and has made preparations for the new role. Just as Kate did before her, the actress is set to leave her job, having been written out of Suits during the show's seventh series. In 2016, William, Kate and Harry carried out 485 engagements and it's expected Meghan's __________(18) will begin soon after she and Harry tie the knot.S for __________(19)Though some have assumed that Meghan will automatically become a princess following her nuptials, that's not the case. That title is only bestowed upon those born into the royal family - instead, she will likely become a duchess. It's thought that the Queen will assign Harry and Meghan the dukedom of Sussex upon their marriage, just as she made William and Kate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after their wedding. The title became extinct after its last holder, Prince Augustus Frederick, son of George III, died in 1843.T is for __________(20)She may be marrying into royalty, but it's unlikely Meghan is getting hitched to future King. Harry is currently fifth in line to the throne, but following the birth of William and Kate's third child in April 2018, he will drop to sixth in line.U for __________(21)Harry acted as an usher for Tom 'Skippy' Inskip when he said 'I do' to Lara Hughes-Young in Jamaica earlier this year, accompanied by Meghan, so it's fair to assume he could return the favour. Harry has also acted as an usher for pals Thomas van Straubenzee, Jamie Murray Wells and Edward van Cutsem over the years. Of course the top role of best man will likely go to Harry's brother William, given that Harry acted as William's best man in 2011.V for __________(22)Meghan gave the biggest hint at her future life as a royal when she opened up abut her relationship in a cover story for Vanity Fair magazine. Referring to Harry as her 'boyfriend', she told the publication: 'We are two people who are really happy and in love.' Paving the way for this week's official announcement she said: 'I'm sure there will be time when we will have to come forward and present ourselves and have stories to tell,' adding: 'Personally, I love a great love story.'W for __________(23)It has been the venue of choice for several royal weddings over the years, including Her Majesty the Queen's 1947 wedding to Prince Philip, and Kate and William's 2011 nuptials, so it's no wonder that many are speculating that Westminster Abbey will be the place that Harry and Meghan will tie the knot. Windsor Castle is another hotly-tipped option, or London's St Paul's Cathedral.X for __________(24)Harry might have dated a string of beauties over the years, including Cressida Bonas, Jenna Coleman and Ellie Goulding, but it was once assumed that long-time love Chelsy Davy would one day become his wife. The pair split in 2010, after almost seven years together, and remain close friends to this day, with Chelsy even attending William and Kate's wedding. But don't expect Meghan's former husband, film producer to make an appearance.Y for __________(25)Meghan is a big fan of hot yoga, and will no doubt be practising it more regularly in a bid to look her best ahead of her big day. 'My mom is a __________(25) instructor, and I started doing mommy-and-me yoga with her when I was seven.' she explained. 'In college, I started doing it more regularly.'Z for __________(26)As well as neighbouring nation Botswana, where the centre diamond on Meghan's ring comes from, the couple have special memories of __________(2) having taken a three-week trip there this summer to celebrate Meghan's 36th bithday, so it could be a contender as a honeymoon destination. Harry has previously revealed that the continent holds a special place in his heart, first visiting soon after his mum's death in 1997: 'My dad told my brother and me we were going to Africa to get away from it all. This is where I feel more like myself than anywhere in the world. I have this intense sense of complete relaxation and normality here'.(Text adapted from a British magazine)
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2018. a boldog ünneplés éve a brit királyi család számára. Még egy hete sincs, hogy II. Erzsébet királynő 92 életévébe lépett és hogy Vilmos herceg és Katalin hercegné harmadik gyermekük, Lajos Artúr Károly születését üdvözölhette.De ez mind semmi ahhoz a csinnadrattához képest, ami Henrik herceg május 19-i lakodalma alkalmával ígérkezik a királyi udvar háza táján.Tudod ki a menyasszony?Ennek járhatsz utána, ha az angol nyelvvizsga (B2) szövegértés feladatát megoldod. A következő 6 mondatból 5 db-ot kell visszahelyezni az újságcikkbe.Kellemes készülődést kívánok az írásbeli nyelvvizsgádra!A) I wish them many years of love, happiness and fulfilment – and ask that God blesses them throughout their married life together.’B) He added: ’Harry will be relieved that his badly kept secret is finally out there.’C) He was obliged to seek permission from the monarch under the Succession of the Crown Act 2013, which states that the 6 persons next in line to the crown must obtain the consent of Her Majesty to marry.D) Because if he wasn’t kind, it didn’t seem like it would make sense.E) He added: ’It is days like today when I really miss having her around and miss being able to share the happy news.’F) The couple were roasting chicken at his London residence, Notthingam Cottage, during a ’cosy night’ in.A FELADATOT A FENTI KÉPRE VAGY IDE KATTINTVA INTERAKTÍVAN IS MEGOLDHATOD ONLINE !!Theirs is the fairy-tale romance that has kept the world gripped since love first blossomed back in the spring of 2016. Now HRH Prince Harry has officially confirmed he will marry his actress girlfriend Meghan Markle. Their engagement was announced by Harry's father, HRH Prince Charles, last Monday. Clarence House said in a statement: 'His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle.'The couple will wed in spring 2018, with May 19 widely tipped to be the date for their nuptials. Opening up during the engagement in their first joint interview, Harry, 33, and Meghan 36, revealed to the BBC's Mishal Husain how he proposed 'a few weeks ago', about 18 months after they first met. [_____1_____] 'It was just an amazing surprise,' said Meghan, who revealed it was 'an instant yes' from her. 'It was so sweet and natural and very romantic. He got on one knee.' she added.Recalling the moment, Harry said: 'She didn't even let me finish, she said:"Can I say yes? Can I say yes?" and then there were hugs and I had the ring in my finger and I was like: "Can I - can I give you the ring?" She goes: "Oh, yes, the ring!" He continued: 'It was a really nice moment, just the two of us.'The ring was designed by Harry, with Meghan describing it as 'beautiful' and 'incredible'. The classic yellow gold band features three stones - the larger, central diamond is from Botswana, where the couple have spent time together in the past 18 months. In a fitting tribute to his mother, the two outside diamonds are from the late Diana, Princess of Wales's personal collection 'to make sure that she's with us on this crazy journey together', explained Harry.The couple described how they had met on a blind date arranged by a mutual female friend. 'I was beautifully surprised when I walked into that room and saw her and I thought, right, I need to up my game and make sure I've got good chat,' laughed Harry.Meghan added: 'I didn't know much about him and so the only thing I had asked her when she wanted to set us up was: "Is he nice?" [_____2_____] And so we met for a drink and then very quickly we said: "What are we doing tomorrow?"Harry, who admitted that he had never watched Meghan in Suits, continued: 'Then it was "Right, diaries! We need to see how we can make this work." Because I was off to Africa for a month, she was working.'Their meeting led to two further dates in London, and the besotted prince then persuaded Meghan to join him on holiday in Botswana a few weeks later. 'We camped out with each other under the stars...She came and joined me for five days out there, which was absolutely fantastic,' adding: 'It was absolutely amazing to get to know her as quickly as I did.'On spending a lot of time at home together while dating instead of being seen in public, Harry said: 'We had to reverse the whole process. Cosy nights in front of the television, cooking dinner just the two of us by ourselves in our little cottage, rather than going out for dinner and being seen in public. It's made us a hell of a lot closer in a shorter space of time, without question.'Meanwhile, Meghan confirmed she has already met Harry's grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen, 'a couple of times' and revealed that 'she's an incredible woman'. Praising his grandparents, Harry said they had been 'wonderful throughout this whole process' and called it 'a miracle' that they hadn't told anyone about the secret romance.The couple giggled as they revealed that the Queen's pet pooches took an instant liking to Meghan, laying on her feet during tea. 'The corgis took to you straight away,' Harry reminded his fiancée during the interview. 'I've spent the last 33 years being barked at - this one walks in, absolutely nothing, just wagging tails!'Speaking about Meghan's meetings with other members of the royal family, Harry told his brother HRH Prince William 'was longing to meet her and so was [his wife[ Catherine'. He added that HRH the Duchess of Cambridge 'has been absolutely amazing, as has William as well'.Harry also described 'a handful of teas and meetings' with his father Prince Charles, praising the wonderful support his family have shown them as a couple. The royal also spoke emotionally about how his late mother would have loved his future wife. 'They'd be thick as thieves, without question,' Harry said. 'I think she would be over the moon, jumping up and down - you know, so excited for me...She would have probably been best friends, best friends with Meghan.' [_____3_____]On a more uplifting note, Harry reflected on his powerful feelings for Meghan: 'The fact that I fell in love with Meghan so incredibly quickly was confirmation to me that all the stars were aligned, everything was just perfect. This beautiful woman just tripped and fell into my life and I fell into her life.'Crediting her with having the qualities to take on such a prominent royal role, he said: 'I know that she'll be really unbelievably good at the job part of it,' adding it's 'obviously a huge relief to me as she'll be able to deal with everything else that comes with it. We're a fantastic team, we know we are'.Meghan added that their shared passion to strive for change in the world was one of the first things they 'connected on'.Vowing always to put their relationship first, Harry confirmed: 'A couple of months in when I thought, I know that I'm in love with this girl and I hope she's in love with me.'They glossed over the subject of children, merely saying that they're taking it 'one step at a time', with Harry saying: 'Hopefully we'll start a family in the near future.'Earlier that day, on the dot of 2pm, Harry and Meghan greeted the waiting media at Kensington Palace for the highly -anticipated engagement photo call.Holding hands, the besotted couple walked briskly through the formal sunken gardens, one of Diana's favourite places.Meghan, who looked beautiful in a white belted £450 coat by Line The Label which she wore over a dark green dress by PAROSH, teamed with Aquazzura cream heels and gold and opal earrings from Les Plaisirs de Birks, gave Harry's arm a reassuring rub as the visibly nervous, but elated, prince prepared to announce the news.Encouraged by Harry, who was dressed in a dark blue suit and tie, Meghan gave the cameras a flash of her stunning engagement ring, which was designed by Harry himself and crafted by British jewellers Cleave & Company, court jewellers and medallists to Her Majesty the Queen.Adelle Thompson, head of buying at Beaverbrooks, explained: 'The three stones are said to represent a couple's past present and future together - a romantic and meaningful gesture from the prince.'Royal expert Duncan Larcombe told OK! of Harry's decision to pay tribute to his late mother: 'It's really sweet. Obviously Prince William was able to give his late mother's engagement ring to Kate, so this is a very nice touch from Harry and his version of making that gesture that nod to his mother, which would have been important to him.'Asked by a reporter if the proposal was romantic, a grinning Harry remarked: 'Of course it was!' Harry also said he was 'over the moon' to be engaged, while Meghan said she was 'so very happy'. When asked when he knew Meghan was the one, he replied: 'The very first time we met'. Harry also jokingly added: 'I'm very glad it's not raining as well!'Harry then pulled a giggling Meghan closer to him as she placed a perfectly manicured hand on his chest before retreating to the palace to record their interview.As soon as the news was announced, Meghan's parents, Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland - who divorced when Meghan was six years old - publicly congratulated their daughter, saying in a statement: 'We are incredibly happy for Maghan and Harry. Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person. To see her union with Harry, who shares the same qualities, is a source of great joy for us as parents. We wish them a lifetime of happiness and are very excited for their future together.'Harry's brother and sister-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also revealed their delight at the impending royal wedding, commenting: 'We are very excited for Harry and Meghan. It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.'In accordance with royal protocol, Harry, who is fifth in line to the throne, sought the approval of his grandmother Her Majesty the Queen before making the news public.The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were also quick to send their best wishes, saying they were 'delighted' for their grandson, adding that they 'wish them every happiness'.Also commenting on their engagement, Duncan, who has worked closely with Harry as a royal correspondent, told OK!: 'Harry has never looked so happy. He's like the cat that got the cream. He's marrying for love. It doesn't matter all this discussion of whether Meghan is suitable or not, clearly the Queen and Prince Charles have allowed this to happen because they can see how serious and happy he is. He's had a long search for the right person.' [_____4_____] He'll be mostly relieved that she said yes! They'll be quite excited. He's followed his brother's blueprint."While a wedding date has not officially been made public at the time of going to press, it was widely speculated that the event could take place on April 20, a Windsor Castle revealed they would be closed on that date, and the days before and afterwards, although a spokesperson said they could not comment on private events.St George's Chapel inside Windsor Castle would prove to be the perfect location for their big day - while it is smaller than Westminster Abbey, where Harry's brother William married Kate in April 2011, it is still grand enough to host a high-profile royal wedding.Duncan, who is the author of Prince Harry: The Inside Story, says he would be 'very surprised' if the wedding is not held at St George's Chapel, telling OK!: 'Windsor Castle is the most likely venue.' He adds: 'If Harry wanted to sort his wedding plans out, he would choose a country church and a local pub with very few close mates, but that's obviously not going to happen. That's about as likely as a Las Vegas stag do!'While not believed to be on the same scale as William and Kate's big day, royal experts are still convinced it will be an impressive affair. Duncan says: 'I think Prince Harry will have a big wedding. I don't think he would want to disappoint the public. On the wedding day they will do a double reception like William and Kate did, which will involve a formal set-piece reception, followed by a slightly more intimate affair with family and friends.' As for the entertainment, Duncan says: 'We could have some American razzmatazz! The question is, how much will belong to royal protocol? Will they have Beyoncé there and have fireworks at midnight, or will it be much more traditional?'It is believed that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will perform the wedding after his predecessor Rowan Williams conducted the marriage of Kate and William. The Queen and Prince Philip were also married by the Archbishop of Canterbury, while the religious leader also carried out the christenings of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, proving he has a special relationship with the royals.Taking to Twitter following the news of the engagement, Justin wrote: 'I'm absolutely delighted to hear the news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now engaged. [_____5_____] It is also assumed that, on the morning of his wedding, the Queen will give Harry the title the Duke of Sussex, meaning Meghan will become the Duchess of Sussex following their vows. The actress, who recently filmed her last series of US legal drama Suits, will automatically become Her Royal Highness and will become a full-time member of the royal family, who will be expected to carry out duties alongside her husband. 'I think what lies ahead is life as a full-time working royal, which comes at a crucial time when the Queen is in her nineties and in need for some of the burden, in particular her foreign overseas travel, to be lifted,' says Duncan, adding: 'She also now has a much bigger platform from which to make change with her charity work.'As for what this means for the royal family, he adds: 'I think this is an absolute demonstration of how William and in particular Harry have transformed the relevance of the modern British royal family. Harry is so popular. They could have a Shrek-themed wedding and the public would love it. It wouldn't matter!'The couple's exciting announcement follows months of mounting speculation about their intentions. Rumours of an engagement went into full throttle in mid-October when it was claimed that Meghan spent an afternoon with the Queen at Buckingham Palace, where they chatted and sipped tea.Meanwhile, last month bookmakers suspended odds on a royal wedding taking place next year, amid claims the prime minister, Theresa may, had been primed for an 'imminent' announcement.the news comes seven years after Harry's brother William announced his engagement to Kate. Their engagement became public on November 16, 2010, with their lavish wedding taking place just five months later.With a big wedding to plan, Meghan recently finalised a permanent move from her home in Toronto, cnada, to London, where she now lives with Harry at his two-bedroom Kensignton Palace residence. So far one of her beloved dogs has been moved over to the UK.
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