In this Advanced English lesson, you’ll master how to use verbs of perception and sensation to describe what you see, hear, feel, taste, and smell more naturally. You’ll also learn art-related vocabulary and color idioms that make your English sound fluent, expressive, and creative. Plus, we’ll focus on the pronunciation of words ending in “-ure” (like picture, culture, future), helping you sound more confident and clear.
Perfect for advanced ESL learners, IELTS preparation, or anyone wanting to refine their grammar, speaking, and pronunciation skills. Practice with real examples, interactive explanations, and engaging speaking tasks!
Topics Covered:
• Grammar: Verbs of perception and sensation (see, hear, feel, smell, taste)
• Vocabulary: Art-related expressions and creative terminology
• Idioms: Common color idioms (e.g., green with envy, out of the blue, see red)
• Pronunciation: The “-ure” ending (e.g., culture, future, picture)
• Speaking practice: Describing experiences and artwork using sensory verbs
Keywords:
verbs of perception, sensory verbs, art vocabulary, color idioms, “-ure” pronunciation, advanced English speaking
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Listening Task
02:45 Various Ways to Pitch the Sentence
09:17 Language in Formal Situations
13:58 Language in Conversational Situations
16:15 Language in Informal Situations
22:40 Introductory Adverb Phrases
24:48 The Verb
26:28 John Q. Public
27:46 Grammar: Perception & Sensation
30:22 The Informal Use of Stative Verbs
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