The Speedo, 6/3/07 - 12/3/07

Welcome back! It is March now, the 3rd month of the year. In English, we say that: "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". This is a reference to the weather. Remember, a lion is a strong, fierce animal of the wild. A lamb is a baby sheep. So weather like a lion (at the beginning of the month) is snow, a rainstorm, cold, winter. So weather like a lamb (at the end of the month) is mild, calm, sunny, nice, spring.
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Upcoming Lecture: Lynsey's CV/Resume Workshop

Don't miss this opportunity to write your CV in English! Lynsey will go over both American and British versions. This is a FREE lecture, make sure to take advantage!!!! Please sign up with the secretaries!!!


Date: Wednesday, March 7th
Time: 7:30pm
Place: @ SPEED Callan

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BIG NEWS! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7TH IS DEAN'S BIRTHDAY! MAKE SURE TO STOP HIM IN THE HALLWAY TO WISH HIM A "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"!!!!
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Idioms of the Week: Funny body parts!!!!


Remember, FUN is usually a noun, something that provides amusement.

A picnic would be FUN this weekend

FUNNY is an adjective or an adverb, providing fun

He is a FUNNY person, she has a FUNNY laugh

We use the word FUNNIES as a noun, to mean comic strips like Peanuts or Garfield.

Idiom 1: I'm all ears!

Saying "I'm all ears" means I am listening very carefully.






Idiom 2: It costs an arm and a leg!

Saying something "costs an arm and a leg" means it is very expensive.

Idiom 3: He is a bird brain!

Saying someone is "a bird brain" is saying that he is a fool, a dummy.




Idiom 4: She is a bad egg.

Saying someone is "a bad egg" means they are dishonest or mean.




A LOOK AT CHUCK!
Did you know....When Chuck Norris enters a room, he doesn't turn the lights on, he turns the dark off....