47. How to Improve Your Written English (According to the Great Writer George Orwell!)
Thinking in English
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George Orwell is one of the most famous and talented writers of the last hundred years. Fortunately for us, Orwell left a list of rules for writers to follow and questions to consider which will help you to improve your written English. Writing is an essential skill, and something we can always improve! Hopefully you will find Orwell’s tips and tricks useful!
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VOCABULARY LIST
To convey (v) - to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people
I tried to convey in my speech how grateful i am for everyone’s help
Passionate (adj) - having very strong feelings or emotions
Joe is passionate about baseball
Imitation (n) - when someone or something imitates another person or thing
Ten-years-olds have started wearing lipstick and make-up in imitation of the older girls
Worn out (adj) - Something that is worn out can no longer be used because it is so old or because it has been damaged by continued use
My jeans are almost worn out because I’ve worn them so much
To emphasise (v) - to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to
I’d like to emphasize how important it is for people to learn foreign languages
Jargon (n) - special words and phrases that are used by particular groups of people, especially in their work
Business people use jargon all the time
Abbreviation (n) - a short form of a word or phrase
“BBC” is the abbreviation for “British Broadcasting Corporation”
Compulsory (adj) - If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law
Swimming was compulsory at my school
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