English Grammar 2.4.2

The software was upgraded from Grammar 1.2. Running in Windows OS, This is very powerful software for you to learn English. The program has a lot of functions that no any software have such as Articles, Conditional, Tense, Preposition and Idioms, TOEFL test A, TOEFL test B, TOEFL Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Speaking, Writing, and Dictionary. If you are learning English, you can not miss this software.

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Vocatude 2.0

Vocatude 2.0

 

Vocatude 2.0 is multi-language vocabulary learning.You can input your foreign language and your mother tongue. User Guide Video After input words you can save and study later or you can study instantly.

License: Free

Vocatude 2.0 is multi-language vocabulary learning. You can input your foreign language and your mother tongue. After input words you can save and study later or you can study instantly.  After setting up, you run program and create new file: File\new (Ctrl + N)

A new word list window open, you input your foreign language and your own language, choose font type then press OK

Now, you can input your words that you want to study. You can input pronunciation by recording your voice or another source.

After input words you set words that you want to study: Test\set words (Ctrl+T). Choose option you want then press OK. Continue setting words. After setting words you can choose. Exercise: Test\Start exercise (F5). Exam: Test\Start Exam (F6)

Now you start learning by type words with showed meaning. You can try the others options that you want. Have a fun with Vocatude 2.0.

 

Phần mềm Vocatude 2.0 là công cụ để học từ vựng đa ngôn ngữ. Bạn có thể nhập từ cần học, nghĩa của nó. Sau khi nhập những từ cần học xong bạn có thể lưu để học sau hoặc bạn có thể học ngay. Chương trình có nhiều chức năng để bạn nhớ từ vựng như đưa ra các lựa chọn, đánh từ gốc, nghĩa của từ v.v.

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Sonic Eye English 1

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From USALL Systems:

This application is designed to help measure and improve both English reading and comprehension for grades 10 though college. Written by an ESL tutor, this very limited program is the first release of a series of applications to help with English skills.

Sonic Eye English - this application helps test English reading speeds and comprehension. Sonic Eye English is a useful learning and testing utility that will come in handy. Sonic Eye English - this application helps test English reading speeds and comprehension. It features reading exercises to help boost reading speed and comprehension. It includes three essays with a total of 30 questions (ten questions per essay), along with a short explanation for each. Computes progress as a percentage correct.

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Chương trình giúp bạn đánh giá và cải thiện khả năng đọc tiếng anh của bạn. Phần mềm được thiết kế bởi các giáo viên tiếng Anh kinh nghiệm.

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Reading Acceleration Machine 4.05

This is a freeware tachistoscope that flashes simple text files line-by-line in the font, color, size, and speed that you set. This program is good for learning languages, memorizing and rehearsing text, proofing, and so on.

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SIZE:    519 kb   
DESCRIPTION (Note: filenames are case-sensitive.): This is the RAM 4.05 installation executable program file along with help files, a sample RAM text, and an uninstall program. This file will automate installation and de-installation of RAM.

License: Free
This software is copyrighted, but freely provided as is for non-commercial, educational use, with no attendant guarantees or liabilities.

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RAM4 được thiết kế bởi đại học Saint Louis (Hoa Kỳ), thử chí nhớ nội dung đoạn văn, đọc từ vựng. Bạn có thể chỉnh kích thước font, màu sắc, tốc độ đọc. Chương trình rất hữu dụng cho học ngoại ngữ, luyện trí nhớ, tập kịch, chuẩn bị phỏng vấn ... 

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Learn English Vocabulary By Pictures 1.6 (Free)

ETS Learn Vocabulary By Pictures helps you to learn English vocabulary very efficiently. This software is a free license software. The software contains:-> Animals (37)-> Appliances (36)-> Body parts (12)-> Clothing apparel (36)-> Colors (12)-> Garden (20)-> Music Instruments (36)-> Numbers (28)-> School (20)-> Sports (32)-> Tools (20)-> Transportation (28)-> Vegetables (19)

Phần mềm ETS Learn Vocabulary By Pictures giúp bạn học các vốn từ cơ bản trong tiếng anh bằng hình ảnh. Chương trình sẽ đưa ra các phương án bằng hình ảnh sau đó bạn sẽ đoán câu trả lời và chương trình sẽ cho bạn đáp án. Phần mềm này bao gồm:

-> Động vật (37)-> Dụng cụ gia đình (36)-> Bộ phận cơ thể người (12)-> Quần áo, trang phục (36)-> Màu sắc (12)-> Vườn (20)-> Nhạc cụ (36)-> Số (28)-> Trường học (20)-> Thể thao (32)-> Công cụ (20)-> Giao thông (28)-> Rau quả (19)

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English Test - TOEIC Vocabulary Test 66

English Test - TOEIC Vocabulary Test 66

1 - v. to appraise. to jude the worth or quality. to assess. to gauge

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  underline
  
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  entrance
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  reprove
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  evaluate

2 - .n.
brain. human faculty which reasons and judges. human consciousness that
is separate from the body. memory. recollection. opinion. intention.
desire

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  hallmark
  
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  mission
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  underline
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  mind

3 - n. bars of gold. bars of silver

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  collection
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  collection
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  bullion
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  example

4 - n. blunder. fault. error

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  lifestyle
  
  
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  treat
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  mistake
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  draft

5 - v. to select. to prefer. to pick. to make a choice

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  submit
  
  
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  fence
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  choose
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  confirm

6 - n. manner of acting. conduct

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  behavio(u)r
  
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  simulation
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  menu
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  affinity

7 - n. purchase. sale. acquisition

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  leverage
  
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  loss
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  benchmark
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  procurement

8 - v. to publish. to distribute. to circulate. to come forth. to put out. to emit. to result from

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  entrust
  
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  prove
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  honor
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  issue

9 - n. function. utilization. benefit. advantage. consumption. occasion or need to use. ability to use. practice of using

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  collection
  
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  element
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  treatment
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  use

10 - .n. material coherence. firmness. persistence. steadfastness

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  deregulation
  
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  consistency
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  fulfillment
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  crux

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English Test - TOEIC Vocabulary Test 68

English Test - TOEIC Vocabulary Test 68

1 - n. itinerary

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  strenuous physical or mental work; toil; exertion; job or work that must be accomplished; work-force
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  route; travel route; travel plans; travel journal; record of a journey; travel guidebook
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  dishonesty; immorality; decay; irregularity; unlawfulness; illegality
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  person who installs or maintains wiring systems

2 - n. cycle

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  action or instance in which the ball or puck is prevented from entering the goal (Sports)
  
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  series (of stories, articles, reports etc.); recurring period of time
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  combination; conjunction; group; mixture
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  ethic; lesson; principle

3 - n. overview

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  foods and other goods sold at a small supermarket or store
  
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  this being the case; since (used in formal documents)
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  synopsis; general survey; introduction
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  physical or mental exertion; labor; attempt; something accomplished through hard word; organized ope

4 - n. assembly

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  proprietor
  
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  money management (including investment, banking etc.); science of money management
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  food that can be spread (onto bread, etc.); cloth cover for a bed or table; expansion; growth; larg
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  meeting; conference; set; group of people; congregation

5 - n. empathy

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  representing something less strongly than what the facts would justify; statement expressing somethi
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  change of residence; action; repositioning of a game piece; turn in a game; formal request or propos
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  exchange of information or ideas; transfer; passing along; letter; message
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  entering into the feelings of another; sympathy; vicarious emotion; understanding

6 - n. tray

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  gift; offering; something that is given to another person without compensation
  
  
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  release; approval; washing
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  compound; various objects that for m a unit; interconnected group (of objects, buildings, elements e
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  flat receptacle used to hold other items; platter

7 - n. overhead

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  wages; living; livelihood; stronghold
  
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  general expenses; manufacturing and business expenses; information which is attached to a message on
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  opposite; contrary; back side; rear; setback; misfortune; defeat; gear or mechanism that drives mov
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  act of forgiving; discharging; dispatching

8 - n. formal

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  occasion which requires fancy dress (dance, ball, etc.); evening gown
  
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  mutual connection (between two or more things); similarity; parallel
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  one who donates money; person or organization that promotes or supports (an event, program, candidat
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  money (in a bank account), money (from a bank or other source); trust; confidence; importance; resp

9 - n. fence

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  set; equipment; furnishings; outfit; clothing; wash basin
  
  
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  slow economy, period characterized by a decline in the gross domestic product during two or more co
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  advantage; profit; help; benefit
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  railing; hedge; ability to argue; person who sells stolen goods

10 - . n. merchandise

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  commonplace activity; everyday task; habit; custom; practice; procedure that is always the same; par
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  goods; ware; stock; articles or items to be sold
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  schedule, agenda, written order of events; public presentation; show that is broadcast on televis
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  minium amount of money and liquid assests set by the central banking system of the U.S.

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Christmas Songs with lyrics and Music

Christmas Time, Christina Aguilera:

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;

Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer

We won't go until we get some;

We won't go until we get some;

We won't go until we get some,

so bring some out here

We wish you a Merry Christmas;

We wish you a Merry Christmas;

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Last Christmas

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart

But the very next day, You gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart

But the very next day, You gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Once bitten and twice shy

I keep my distance but you still catch my eye

Tell me baby do you recognise me?

Well it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me

(Happy Christmas!) I wrapped it up and sent it

With a note saying "I Love You" I meant it

Now I know what a fool I've been

But if you kissed me now I know you'd fool me again

Chorus

(Oooh. Oooh Baby)

A crowded room, friends with tired eyes

I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice

My God I thought you were someone to rely on

Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart

A man undercover but you tore me apart

Oooh Oooh

Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again

Chorus

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart

(Gave you my heart)

A man undercover but you tore me apart

Next year

I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special

special

someone

someone

I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special

who'll give me something in return

I'll give it to someone

hold my heart and watch it burn

I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special

I've got you here to stay

I can love you for a day

I thought you were someone special

gave you my heart

I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone

last christmas I gave you my heart

you gave it away

I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone

Silent Night

Silent night! Holy night!

All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night! Holy night!

Shephers quake at the sightt;

Glories stream from heaven afar;

Heav"nly hosts sing "Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born."

Silent night! Holy night!

Son of God, love"s pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeaming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

The First Noel

The First Noel, the Angels did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star

Shining in the East beyond them far

And to the earth it gave great light

And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star

Three Wise men came from country far

To seek for a King was their intent

And to follow the star wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest

O'er Bethlehem it took its rest

And there it did both Pause and stay

Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

Then entered in those Wise men three

Full reverently upon their knee

And offered there in His presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord

That hath made Heaven and earth of nought

And with his blood mankind has bought.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

Oh Christmas Tree

Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely

Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely

Each year you bring to me delight, meaning in the christmas night

Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely

Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchanging

Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchanging

Your boughs are green, in sommers glow and do not fade in winters snow

Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchanging

Each year you bring to me delight, meaning in the christmas night

Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely

White Christmas

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know

May your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

With every Christmas card I write

May your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

With every Christmas card I write

May your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white.

Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell

Jingle bell rock

Jingle bell swing

And jingle bells ring

Snowin' and blowin'

Up bushels of fun

Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell

Jingle bell rock

Jingle bells chime in

Jingle bell time

Dancin' and prancin'

In jingle bell square

In the frosty air

What a bright time

It's the right time

To rock the night away

Jingle bell, time

Is a swell time

To go glidin' in a

one horse sleigh

Giddyup, jingle horse

Pick up your feet

Jingle around the clock

Mix and mingle

In a jinglin' beat

That's the jingle bell rock

Christmas Songs with lyrics and Music

1. All I Want For Christmas Is You
2. Do They Know It's Christmas
3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
4. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
5. Jingle Bell Rock
6. Jingle Bells
7. Last Christmas
8. Mary's Boy Child
9. Merry Christmas Everyone
10. Merry Xmas Everybody
11. O Little Town of Bethlehem
12. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
13. Silent Night
14. Stay Another Day
15. The Christmas Song
16. The First Noel
17. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
18. When A Child Is Born

All I want for Christmas is you, Mariah Carey

Last Christmas, Cascada

Do They Know It's Christmas, các nghệ sỹ Anh quốc

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Enya

Silent Night, Sixpence None The Richer

Mary's Boy, Boney M

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Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve
Celine Dion

Snow falling gently to the ground
'Tis is the night before
And in my heart there is no doubt
That this is gonna be
The brightest holiday
'Cause here you are with me
Baby, baby, I can't wait

To spend this special time of year with someone who
Makes me feel the special way that you do



Ohhhhhh Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas Eve and they can see we're in love

Ooh, you make the season bright
With the lights reflecting in your eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas Eve and I can see we're in love

We'll stay up late tonight
Decorate the tree
Just look into my eyes
And I will tell you truthfully
That I don't need no Santa Claus
To hear my Christmas wish
I got you in my arms
And what could be a better gift
Than to spend my very favorite time of year
With the one I really love so near


Ohhhhh Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas Eve and they can see we're in love

Ooh, you make the season bright
With the lights reflecting in your eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas Eve and I can see we're in love

And bells are ringing when I hear you say
We'll do it all again on Christmas Day
I can't wait

Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas Eve and they can see we're in love

Ooh, you make the season bright
With the lights reflecting in your eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas Eve and they can see we're in love

Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas Eve and they can see we're in love

Ooh, you make the season bright
With the lights reflecting in your eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas Eve and they can see we're in love

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Top 10 Christmas Songs

Christmas and holiday music are an indispensable part of pop music. These are 100 of the top Christmas and holiday songs of all time with details on each and links to pop performance videos. The list is an admittedly subjective one. Please enjoy comparing with your own favorites.

1. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" - John Lennon (1971)

Courtesy Apple Records

One of Beatle John Lennon's dreams in the music industry was to create a classic Christmas song. Undoubtedly, he was successful with the song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" that is simultaneously a holiday song and plea for world peace.
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2. "The Christmas Song" - Nat King Cole (1961)

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Co-written by singer Mel Torme, "The Christmas Song" became one of the defining performances of the career of Nat King Cole. He recorded the song at least 3 times of which the 1961 recording is often considered the best. Sometimes the song is referred to as "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" from the lyrics in the song's first line.
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3. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Judy Garland (1944)

Courtesy MGM

This song was introduced by Judy Garland in a poignant moment in the 1944 movie musical Meet Me In St. Louis. The filmmakers complained that the first version of the song's lyrics was too depressing and commissioned a rewrite that became the most popular interpretation.
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4. "O Holy Night" - Celine Dion (1998)

Courtesy Columbia

"O Holy Night," composed in 1847, has become a favorite carol for solo vocal performances. Celine Dion applied the huge sound of her voice to the classic song on the 1998 collection These Are Special Times.
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5. "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" - Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi (2003)

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"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" was written in 1934 and first performed on the Eddie Cantor radio show. It was an instant hit. Bruce Springsteen's live version of the song has been a seasonal rock radio favorite. Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi collaborate in a live performance of the song for an Asbury Park, New Jersey reunion concert.
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6. "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" - U2 (1987)

Courtesy A&M

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" was first recorded by Darlene Love in 1963 for the legendary Phil Spector album A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spactor. U2 put together their cover of the song for the 1987 Special Olympics benefit A Very Special Christmas.
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7. "Jingle Bell Rock" - Billy Idol (2006)

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"Jingle Bell Rock" was first released by Bobby Helms in 1957. It became a hit and has become a Christmas standard. Billy Idol recorded a version for his 2006 album Happy Holidays.
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8. "The Little Drummer Boy" - David Bowie and Bing Crosby (1977)

Courtesy RCA

Katherine K. Davis composed "Little Drummer Boy" in 1941. It was popularized in an arrangement by the Harry Simeone Chorale. An animated TV special was created based on the song's story in 1968. David Bowie and Bing Crosby collaborated for a version televised on a Bing Crosby Christmas special in 1977.
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9. "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" - NSYNC (1998)

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The story of Rudolph, Santa's 9th reindeer, was created by Montgomery Ward employee Robert L. May in 1939. The story was adapted into song and turned into a hit by Gene Autry in 1949. Boy band NSYNC turned in their own jovial version in the late 1990's.
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10. "White Christmas" - Bing Crosby (1942)

Courtesy MCA

"White Christmas" was introduced in the 1942 movie musical Holiday Inn. It went on to win an Academy Award for Best Song From a Motion Picture. Bing Crosby's version from the film has sold over 50 million copies.
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Dynamic English Lesson 4

Nghe: Dynamic English Lesson 4 2.31MB [Download] (RealAudio)
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Anh Ngữ sinh động bài 4

 Đây là chương trình Anh Ngữ Sinh động New Dynamic English bài thứ 4. Phạm Văn xin kính chào quí vị thính giả. Phần bài học này quí vị sẽ nghe cô Elizabeth Moore, phụ trách chương trình Functioning in Business, Anh Ngữ thương mại.

Hôm nay quí vị sẽ nghe trước phần cô Elizabeth phỏng vấn ông Charles Blake, người làm việc cho hãng sản xuất dụng cụ điện tử thay người tên là International Robotics.

Sau đó là mẩu đối thoại giữa ông Smith và ông Chang tại một cuộc triển lãm kinh doanh kỹ nghệ (Industrial trade show).

BOOTH=gian hàng trong cuộc triển lãm.
SALES MANAGER=quản đốc mãi vụ (lo việc bán).
ROBOT=máy tự động, thay người, để làm một số công việc trong kỹ nghệ.
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS=tên công ty, có nghĩa là cách giải đáp kỹ thuật.
HARDWARE=phần cứng (còn gọi là cương liệu); chỉ máy móc trong máy điện tử, như CPU= central processing unit= bộ phận vận hành trung ương của máy điện toán, hay printer=máy in.
SOFTWARE=phần mềm (nhu liệu)=như chương trình Windows, hay chương trình MSWord làm chạy điện toán.
INFORMATION=tin tức, thông tin (số ít, không có s).
MANUFACTURING PROCESS: tiến trình chế tạo.
COMPUTER PARTS=COMPUTER COMPONENTS=các bộ phận máy điện toán.
Trong tên công ty INTERNATIONAL ROBOTICS, chữ “robotics” có nghĩa là ngành chuyên về máy tự-động thay người điều khiển một số công việc.
PRODUCTS=sản phẩm.
BROCHURES=tập tài-liệu nói về đặc tính và công dụng sản phẩm.

Vietnamese explanation

Sau đây quí vị sẽ nghe Elizabeth phỏng vấn Charles Blake về công ty và trách nhiệm của ông. Công ty của ông Blake chế tạo bộ phận kỹ nghệ và máy điện tử thay người (industrial equipment and robots). Nhiệm vụ chính của ông Blake là xuất cảng máy điện tử thay người dùng trong kỹ nghệ.

HEAD OFFICE=văn phòng trung ương=Main office.
TO MANUFACTURE=sản xuất.
EXPORT=xuất cảng. IMPORT=nhập cảng. [vừa là động từ vừa là danh từ]
FREE TIME=giờ rảnh rỗi
SAFE=an-toàn
EFFICIENT=hữu hiệu
WHAT ARE THE ROBOTS USED FOR?=người máy dùng để làm gì?
WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?=nhiệm vụ của ông là gì?
I SPENT A LOT OF TIME TRAVELING= tôi để nhiều thì giờ đi công tác.
[Nhận xét: sau động từ “spend”, động từ thứ hai ở thể verb-ing].

CUT 1

Eliz: Welcome back to Functioning in Business. Our guest today is Mr. Charles Blake. Good morning, Mr. Blake. Thank you for coming to our program.
Blake: Good morning. It's a pleasure to be here.
Eliz: Please tell our listeners a little about yourself and your company.
Blake: Well, I work for a Chinese company, International Robotics.
Our head office is in Beijing, China.
Eliz: What does your company manufacture?
Blake: We manufacture industrial equipment and robots.
Eliz: What are industrial robots used for?
Blake: They're used in the manufacturing process, for example, in car manufacturing and in production of computer parts. They make the manufacturing process safer and more efficient. That's because robots don't get tired, sleepy, or hungry.
Eliz: What are your responsibilities at International Robotics?
Blake: May main responsibility is to export the company's industrial robots to North America. Eliz: I see. Do you spend most of your time in North America? Blake: Not really. I work at the company's head office in Beijing, but I spend a lot of time traveling.
I usually travel for six to eight weeks a year.
Eliz: So you live in Beijing?
Blake: That's right. My wife is Chinese and I have one child, a son.
Eliz: What do you do in your free time?
Blake: My free time? Well. I enjoy playing golf and tennis, but unfortunately I don't have as much time as I would like.

MUSIC

Vietnamese explanation

Trong phần này, quí vị nghe những cách nói khác nhau, VARIATIONS, nghĩa là cùng một ý mà có thể nói bằng hai cách.
Thí dụ: Thay vì dùng danh từ “responsibility” (trách nhiệm, nhiệm vụ) thì có thể dùng “be responsible for” (chịu trách nhiệm) hay “be in charge of”;
head office=main office=văn phòng trung ương
travel= be on the road =đi công tác.

CUT 2

Eliz: My main responsibility is to export industrial robots.
Gary: I'm responsible for exporting industrial robots. (pause)
Eliz: I work at the company's head office.
Larry: I work at the company's main office. (pause)
Eliz: I usually travel for six to eight weeks a year.
Larry: I'm on the road for six to eight weeks a year. (pause)

Vietnamese explanation

Sau đây là phần bài tập. Có chữ HOBBY/HOBBIES=trò tiêu khiển.
Quí vị nghe rồi lập lại.

CUT 3

Eliz: Who does Mr. Blake work for? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He works for International Robotics, a Chinese company. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Is he responsible for the import or export of industrial robots? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: He is responsible for the export of industrial robots. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Does he work at International Robotics' head office? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Yes, he does, but he spends six to eight weeks on the road. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Is he married? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Yes, he is. His wife is Chinese. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Does he have any children? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Yes, he does. He has one child, a son. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Does he have any hobbies? (pause for repeat)
Eliz: Yes, he does. In his free time, he likes to play golf and tennis. (pause for repeat)
MUSIC

Vietnamese explanation

Sau đây là mẩu đối thoại giữa ông George Smith và ông Dennis Chang tại một cuộc triển lãm kinh doanh kỹ nghệ (Industrial trade show).

Ôn lại:

BOOTH=gian hàng trong cuộc triển lãm.
DISTRIBUTE=phân phát, phân phối.
SALES MANAGER=quản đốc mãi vụ, lo về việc bán, xuất cảng.
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS=tên công ty, có nghĩa là cách giải đáp kỹ thuật.
BROCHURES=tài liệu quảng cáo về sản phẩm.

CUT 4

Eliz: Today's Business Dialog is about introductions. Imagine you're in an industrial trade show and you hear this conversation. Let's listen.
Smith: Hello. Welcome to our booth.
Chang: Hello. My name is Dennis Chang I'm the sales manager for Technologies Solutions.
Smith: Nice to meet you, Mr. Chang.
Chang: Oh, please call me Dennis.
Smith: Okay, nice to meet you, Dennis. I'm George Smith.
Chang: Nice to meet you, George.
Smith: I'm the local sales representative for Ace Electronics in Los Angeles. What can I do for you?
Chang: My company distributes hardware and software in the Eastern United States. Can you give me some information about your products?
Smith: Sure, Here are some brochures.
Chang: Thanks.

Vietnamese explanation

Trong phần kế tiếp, quí vị nghe Gary chỉ dẫn về cách giới thiệu mình và hãng mình.
Trước hết, hãy nghe rồi lập lại mấy câu giới thiệu.

Sau đó nghe Gary chỉ cách tự giới thiệu trong một trường hợp thương mại. Khi gặp người khác, hãy nói tên và họ và chức vụ và công ty của mình. My name is Dennis Chang. I'm the sales manager for Technology Solutions.
Nếu cần trọng nghi thức (formal) thì hãy gọi người khác bằng họ của người ấy khi mới gặp. Sau đó nếu người ấy muốn, thì hãy gọi bằng tên. Sau đó Gary sẽ nói kỹ hơn trong phần Gary's Tips (lời chỉ dẫn của Gary).

CLIENT=khách hàng, thân chủ.
FORMAL=nghiêm, trọng nghi thức.
INFORMAL=thân mật.
FULL NAME=họ và tên.
POSITION=chức vụ. Tương tự, TITLE.
REPRESENTATIVE=người bán hàng, đại diện hãng, thường gọi tắt là “rep.”

CUT 5

Larry: Listen and repeat.

Eliz: Hello. My name is Dennis Chang. (pause for repeat)
Eliz: I'm the sales manager for Technology Solutions. (Pause for repeat)
Eliz: I'm the local representative for Ace Electronics in Los Angeles. (pause for repeat)
(Gary's tips) Eliz: Welcome back! You just heard a conversation between two business people meeting at a trade show. Now, it's time for Gary's Tips. Are you ready, Gary?
Gary: Sure thing, Elizabeth.
Eliz: What's your topic for today?
Gary: Today I'll be talking about how to introduce yourself and your company.
Eliz: That's a really important topic. You should know how to introduce yourself to new clients.
Gary: Yes, exactly. So, if you want to introduce yourself to another businessperson, say “Hello,” and then give your name. “Hello” is better than “Hi” because it is a little more formal. It's best to give your full name, first and last.

In today's Business Dialog, we heard Dennis Chang introduce himself to George Smith at a trade show. Notice that Mr. Chang gives his full name, and then mentions his position and the name of his company.

Let's listen to the Business Dialog.

Chang: Hello: My name is Dennis Chang. I'm the sales manager for Technology Solutions.

Gary: Let's listen to how George Smith introduces himself.
Notice that he gives his full name, his position, and his company.

Smith: I'm George Smith. I'm the local sales representative for Ace Electronics in Los Angeles

Gary: If you want to be polite, you should address people by their last name when you first meet them.
In the Business Dialog, Mr. Smith addresses Mr. Chang by his last name.
Let's listen again.

Chang: Hello. My name is Dennis Chang. I'm the sales manager for Technology Solutions.
Smith: Nice to meet you, Mr. Chang.

Gary: It's best to use a person's last name in a business situation until you are very certain that you can be more informal.
In the Business Dialog, Mr. Chang tells Mr. Smith to call him Dennis. This is a signal to Mr. Smith that Mr. Chang wants to be informal.
From that point on, the two businessmen call each other by their first names.
Let's listen one more time.

Smith: Nice to meet you, Mr. Chang.
Chang: Oh, please call me Dennis.
Smith: Okay, nice to meet you, Dennis. I'm George Smith.
Chang: Nice, to meet you, George

Gary: Today we heard some examples of people introducing themselves in a business setting. Remember when you introduce yourself to say your full name, your position or title, and the company you are with. And if you are unsure about using a person's last name or the first name, use the last name. Nếu không chắc nên gọi thế nào (họ hay tên) thì hãy gọi người đó bằng họ của ông hay bà ta.

Vietnamese explanation

Quí vị vừa học xong bài số 4 trong chương trình Anh Ngữ Sinh Động New Dynamic English. Phạm văn xin kính chào quí vị thính giả và xin hẹn gặp lại trong bài học kế tiếp. 

Source: VOA

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