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Boris Teaches You English by Using Songs Improved (PDF, audio embedded) Song 16 Suzzane Vega - Tom's inn
Sometimes it is difficult to make an accurate translation because we do not understand certain expressions that are very informal, or some phrasal verbs, idioms, etc. With this work Boris tries to explain to you, in a more standard English, those expressions and phrasal verbs so that you can all get, much better, the main idea of songs. It is not only a song with its lyrics. It has grammar, phrasal verb, and idiom explanations; and some pronunciation.
Students retain geography and history information better when they experience living images of world cultures. These programs about some of the world’s major countries help students understand other peoples’ environments, values, and significant historical contributions.
The ancient and the modern intermingle in this country of rich agriculture, Orthodox religious traditions, communist-era monuments, and resilient people. Its greatest city, Kiev, has its own historical treasures and renown.
