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Image created by Chat GPT UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner The UK government has said "the World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are ," after Argentina players celebrated their victory over England by waving a banner in support of their country's territorial claim.Speaking after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta, Downing Street said Sir Keir Starmer wished both Argentina and Spain "well for the final, especially Spain". Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa. The banner held by some of their players read "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which translates as "The Falklands are Argentine". The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean. They remain the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina, with the two countries waging a brief but bitter war over the territory in 1982....

UNDER-PRESSURE STARMER'S NEW U-TURN Compulsory digital IDs are on the cards U-turn Literal meaning: On the road, a U-turn is when a vehicle turns 180 degrees and goes back in the opposite direction . Figurative meaning: In everyday English, it describes a complete change of opinion, policy, or plan , often in politics, business, or personal decisions. 🌞 The government made a U-turn on tax policy after public protests. → They completely reversed their decision. To be on the cards (UK English; in US English: to be in the cards) Meaning: Something that is likely to happen, possible, or expected . Origin: Comes from the idea of fortune-telling with cards (like tarot or playing cards). If something is on the cards, it’s foretold or destined. 🌞 A promotion could be on the cards for her this year. → A promotion is likely or expected. Have you ever made a U-turn in your life — changed your mind completely about something? What happened? Can you think of a famous U-turn? What h...

Image created with Chat GPT I don't have a problem with the word journey itself. It's just that suddenly everyone is going on a journey and they are not talking about their holidays or commute to work. They are most likely explaining how they feel about some particular period of their lives or time learning some new skill .  Apparently all the YouTubers and Instagrammers are talking about their journeys. I certainly hear people, celebrities and non-celebrities alike , gushing about journeys on the telly . It is so annoying. “I ’m on a real fitness journey at the moment.” “It’s been such an emotional journey.” “Thanks for following my skincare journey.” “Parenthood is a journey, not a destination.” “I’ve started my sourdough journey.” “My healing journey has just begun.” “Every brand has a story and a journey.” “It’s been a long journey to get here.” Source: You Tube (TED) Key Words: Embracing Otherness Thandie Newton Source: You Tube (TEDxYouth) Key Words: TEDxYout...

1⃣ LIVE (verb) v LIVE (adjective) v ALIVE (adj) v LIFE (noun)   🌞 LIVE (v) /lɪv/  🎧 Rhymes with give /gɪv/ . - Do you live near here? - He doesn't live with his parents. Source: You Tube (Regina Côrtes) Key words: Nilsson Can't Live 🌞 LIVE (adj) /laɪv/ Meaning: Happening right now OR not recorded 🎧 Rhymes with five /faɪv/ . - Is this match live? - The debate was broadcast live . 🌞 ALIVE (adj) /əˈlaɪv/ Meaning: Living, not dead . - The missing climbers were found alive and well . - He says he is the happiest man alive . Source: You Tube (beegees) Key words: Staying Alive Bee Gees 🌞 LIFE (n) /laɪf/ Meaning: The existence of living things; the time between birth and death . 🎧Rhymes with wife and knife . - I want to enjoy life to it's fullest . - There's no life on Mars. Source: You Tube (fritz51334) Key Words: My Life Eartha Kitt Use Youglish to help out with your pronunciation problems. Pronounce life;wife;knife;live;give;five;alive;lives;lived;living; w...

Image created with Chat GPT 6️⃣  RULES AND REGULATIONS 🌞 Refers to the  laws, guidelines, or instructions  that control how people should behave in a place or situation. 🌞 It’s a fixed binomial often used in  formal contexts  (workplace, government, school, organisations). 🌞 Style: Slightly redundant (rules = general principles, regulations = official rules), but the phrase is conventional and  emphasises strictness . Every workplace has  its own rules and regulations . The government  introduced new rules and regulations  on recycling. The club has  strict rules and regulations  about dress code. Breaking the rules and regulations  can lead to a fine. 🌞  What rules and regulations do you have in your workplace? 🌞 Can you name a country with very strict rules and regulations? 🌞 Do you think all rules and regulations are necessary? Why or why not? 🌞 Do you prefer places with lots of rules and regulations, or more fr...