👉 Examples:

1. You're being too loud. Put a sock in it!
صدات خیلی بلنده، خفه شو ( دهنتو ببند).

2. I don't want to hear any more complaints. Put a sock in it!
نمی‌خوام گلایه و شکایت بیشتری بشنوم. خفه شو

3. Stop talking nonsense. Put a sock in it!
حرفای بی‌معنی و نامربوط نزن. خفه شو (دهنتو گل بگیر).

4. I'm trying to concentrate. Can you please put a sock in it?
دارم سعی می‌کنم تمرکز کنم. می‌شه لطفاً خفه شی (لال شی)؟

5. The baby is sleeping. Put a sock in it and keep your voice down!
بچه خوابیده. خفه شو و صداتو بیار پایین

6. I don't need your opinion right now. Put a sock in it and let me think.
الان نظرت رو نمی‌خوام. دهنتو ببند و به من فرصت بده فکر کنم.

"دمت گرم" به انگلیسی معمولاً با عبارت Well done یا Good job معادل می‌شود. به عنوان مثال، اگر کسی به شما کمک کرده است و شما می‌خواهید به او بگویید "دمت گرم"، می‌توانید از عبارات زیر استفاده کنید:

Well done!
Good job!
I appreciate your assistance.
Thank you for your help.

💚Chunks💚
A chunk is a sequence of words that are commonly used together, forming a meaningful and often idiomatic expression in a language. Chunks can be complete sentences, clauses, or even just phrases. For example, "as a matter of fact", "by the way", and "in order to" are all examples of chunks in English. Chunks are an important aspect of language learning, as they allow learners to quickly and easily express themselves in a natural and fluent way, without having to think about each individual word.

Here are some commonly used chunks in English with examples:

1. Thank you - "Thank you for helping me with my work."

2. How are you? - "How are you feeling today?"

3. I don’t know - "I don’t know the answer to that question."

4. What’s up? - "Hey, what’s up? How’s everything going?"

5. I’m sorry - "I’m sorry for being late to the meeting."

6. Let’s go - "Let’s go get some lunch together."

7. What do you think? - "What do you think about this new proposal?"

8. By the way - "By the way, did you hear about the new changes in the company?"

9. No problem - "No problem, I can help you with that task."

10. It’s up to you - "It’s up to you to decide where we should go for dinner."

11. Can you help me? - "Can you help me move this heavy box?"

12. That’s a good idea - "That’s a good idea, we should consider implementing it."

13. I’m looking forward to it - "I’m looking forward to our upcoming trip together."

14. What’s the matter? - "What’s the matter? Why do you look upset?"

15. It’s not a big deal - "Don’t worry, it’s not a big deal if we miss this deadline.

Here are some more examples of chunks in English:

1. as a matter of fact - "As a matter of fact, I already completed the task."

2. in order to - "I need to study hard in order to pass the exam."

3. by the end of - "I need to finish the report by the end of the week."

4. on the other hand - "I love my job, but on the other hand, it’s very stressful."

5. as soon as possible - "Please complete the project as soon as possible."

6. in case of - "In case of an emergency, please call 911."

7. in other words - "In other words, you need to work harder to improve your grades."

8. it depends - "Whether or not I attend the meeting depends on my schedule."

9. according to - "According to the report, sales have increased by 20%."

10. in the meantime - "Please wait here in the meantime, I will be back shortly."

11. from time to time - "I like to take a break from work from time to time."

12. at the same time - "I can handle multiple tasks at the same time."

13. as far as - "As far as I know, the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow."

14. for instance - "There are many benefits to exercise, for instance, it can reduce stress levels."

15. as a result - "He worked hard, and as a result, he was promoted to a higher position."

💚 Pie in the sky: An idea or plan that is unlikely to happen.
رویا، خیال، دست نیافتنی، غیر ممکن

👉Examples:
1. Stop talking about these unrealistic plans, they're just pie in the sky.
درباره این طرح‌های غیر واقعی حرف نزنید، آن‌ها فقط یک رویا هستند

2. Don't get your hopes up; winning the lottery is just pie in the sky.
خیلی امیدوار نباشید، برنده شدن در قرعه‌کشی فقط یک رویاست

3. Some people think that achieving world peace is pie in the sky, but I believe it's possible.
بعضی افراد فکر می‌کنند که رسیدن به صلح جهانی فقط یک رویاست، اما من معتقدم که امکان‌پذیر است

4. The idea of everyone having access to free education may seem like pie in the sky, but it's a goal worth striving for.
ایده امکان دسترسی همه به آموزش رایگان ممکن است یک رویا به نظر برسد، اما تلاش برای رسیدن به آن یک هدف با ارزش است

5. The idea of a world without war may seem like pie in the sky, but we should still strive for peace.
ایده داشتن جهانی بدون جنگT شاید رویا به نظر برسد اما باید برای این‌صلح تلاش کنیم

6. Some people think that achieving gender equality is pie in the sky, but progress is being made.
بعضی افراد فکر می‌کنند که رسیدن به برابری جنسیتی فقط یک رویاست اما پیشرفت حاصل شده است.

7. It's easy to dismiss new ideas as pie in the sky, but we should always be open to change.
نپذیرفن ایده‌های جدید چون دست یافتنی نیستند ، ساده هست اما همیشه باید برای تغییر، روشن بین باشیم (باز فکر کنیم).

❇️ 100 Shortened Words in English

1. Mass - maximum weight
2. Delish - delicious
3. Pics - photographs
4. Info - information
5. Hols - holidays
6. App - application
7. Gym - gymnasium
8. CP - copy
9. Rep - representative
10. Asap - as soon as possible
11. Etc - etcetera
12. Doc - doctor
13. Bio - biography
14. Grad - graduate
15. Btw - by the way
16. Ad - advertisement
17. Demo - demonstration
18. Auto - automobile
19. Convo - conversation
20. ATM - automated teller machine
21. MVP - most valuable player
22. Bet - betted
23. Bro - brother
24. Gonna - going to
25. Grats - congratulations
26. Primo - primary
27. INFO - information
28. Jumbo - huge
29. Kilo - kilogram
30. Latino - Latin American
31. Memo - memorandum
32. Met - metropolitan
33. Mini - miniature
34. Mook - someone who's benign foolish
35. MSG - message
36. Cray - crazy
37. Adorbs - adorable
38. Recap - recapitulation
39. Fav - favourite
40. Flex - flexibility
41. Fluff - soft down
42. Frat - fraternity
43. Chirp - tweet
44. Prez - president
45. Res - research
46. Preggers - pregnant
47. Deets - details
48. Ref - referee
49. Ribs - ribcage
50. Sesh - session
51. Tix - tickets
52. Totes - totally
53. Tridge - triple bridge
54. Uni - university
55. Vocab - vocabulary
56. Webinar - web-based seminar
57. Worx - works
58. Yum - yummy
59. Brohoof - fist bump with another My Little Pony fan
60. Chillax - chill out and relax
61. Comps - complimentary tickets
62. Cuteness - quality of being cute
63. Cyber - relating to or involving computers or computer networks
64. Frenemy - a person who is both a friend and an enemy
65. Glamma - glamorous grandma
66. Hottie - attractive
67. Icky - unpleasant or disgusting
68. Insta - Instagram
69. Jell - jealous
70. Juicy - trendy and interesting
71. Lappy - laptop computer
72. Legit - legitimate or authentic
73. Lingo - language or slang
74. Lippie - lipstick
75. LOL - laughing out loud
76. Natch - naturally
77. Noms - food or eating
78. Obvi - obviously
79. Omgs - oh my God
80. OOTD - outfit of the day
81. Perf - perfect
82. Presh - precious
83. Props - proper respect
84. Rando - random person
85. Redonk - ridiculous
86. Selfie - self-portrait photograph
87. Sitch - situation
88. Sketchy - suspicious or untrustworthy
89. Snarky - sarcastic and critical
90. Soz - sorry
91. Splurge - extravagant spending
92. Staycation - vacation spent at home
93. Sweats - sweatpants or athletic wear
94. TMI - too much information
95. Trill - true and real
96. TTFN - ta ta for now
97. Tween - preteen or between childhood and adolescence
98. Woot - expression of excitement
99. Yasss - expression of enthusiasm
100. Zzz - sleeping or snoring sound.

😃 Staycation:
Vacation spent at home.
اگر تعطیلات را در خونه میگذرانید در ‘استیکیشن’ هستید نه «وکیشن».

😁Frenemy:
کسی که هم دوست هست هم‌ دشمن. فرنمی( شما هم فرنمی‌دارید؟).

👉 Memo: Memorandum

Examples:

1. Memo: Meeting Reminder
This memo is being sent to all employees to remind them that the meeting today will take place at 2 pm in the conference room.
1. یادداشت: یادآوری جلسه
این یادداشت به تمام کارکنان ارسال می‌شود تا به این تذکر (یادآوری) دسترسی داشته باشند که جلسه امروز ساعت 2 بعدازظهر در اتاق کنفرانس برگزار می‌شود.

2. Memo: Holiday Schedule
This memo is being sent to all of our employees to inform them of our long holiday schedule. From December 24th to January 1st, we will be closed due to the New Year holiday.
2. یادداشت: برنامه تعطیلات
این یادداشت به تمام کارمندان ما برای اطلاع رسانی تعطیلات طولانی مدت ما فرستاده می‌شود. از تاریخ 24 دسامبر تا یکم ژانویه، ما به دلیل تعطیلات سال نو تعطیل خواهیم بود.

👉 Usual words:

Can you please pull the curtain? The light is bothering me.
1. میشه لطفاً پرده را بکشید، نور اذیتم می‌کنه.

Can you please close the curtains? The light is harming my eyes.
1. میشه لطفاً پرده‌ ها را بکشید، نور به چشم‌هام آسیب می‌زنه.

1. Could you please draw the curtain? The light is bothering me.
1. میشه لطفاً پرده‌ را بکشید، نور اذیتم میکنه‌.

2. Can you please pass me the salt shaker?
2. می‌شه لطفاً نمک‌پاش رو به من بدید؟

2. Please hand me the salt shaker.
2. لطفاً نمک‌پاش رو به من بده.

✍️ Reading

Parvin Ehtesami was a renowned Persian poet who was born on March 17, 1907, in Tabriz, Iran. She is considered one of the most prominent and influential female poets of modern Persian literature. Throughout her lifetime, she published over 20 collections of poetry, where she explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality with a unique style and sensitivity. She utilized various forms of traditional Persian poetry, such as Ghazals and Rubaiyat, to express herself in a way that touched the hearts of her readers. Ehtesami's poetry is characterized by her mastery of language and her ability to convey deep emotions in a simple and straightforward manner. Her work has been translated into many languages and is widely recognized and appreciated by lovers of poetry around the world.

👧 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. When was Parvin Ehtesami born?
a. March 17, 1907
b. August 16, 1909
c. June 16, 1929
d. September 16, 1919

2. Where was Parvin Ehtesami born?
a. Tehran, Iran
b. Isfahan, Iran
c. Tabriz, Iran
d. Mashhad, Iran

3. What is Parvin Ehtesami's profession?
a. A painter
b. A poet
c. A musician
d. An actress

4. How many collections of poetry did Parvin Ehtesami publish in her lifetime?
a. Over 20
b. Over 10
c. Over 30
d. Over 40

5. What were some of the themes explored in Parvin Ehtesami's poetry?
a. Love, nature, and spirituality
b. Politics, history, and war
c. Science, technology, and innovation
d. Sports, entertainment, and fashion

6. What literary forms did Parvin Ehtesami use in her poetry?
a. Ghazals and Rubaiyat
b. Sonnets and ballads
c. Novels and short stories
d. Plays and screenplays

7. How is Parvin Ehtesami's poetry characterized?
a. By complexity and ambiguity
b. By simplicity and straightforwardness
c. By humor and satire
d. By surrealism and fantasy

8. How did Parvin Ehtesami express herself in her poetry?
a. With a unique style and sensitivity
b. With complexity and ambiguity
c. With humor and satire
d. With surrealism and fantasy

9. How is Parvin Ehtesami's work received around the world?
a. Widely recognized and appreciated by lovers of poetry
b. Criticized for being too simple and straightforward
c. Not well-received due to its use of traditional Persian forms
d. Only appreciated by Iranian audiences.

10. Has Parvin Ehtesami's work been translated into other languages?
a. Yes, it has been translated into many languages
b. No, her work has only been published in Persian
c. Only a few of her poems have been translated
d. Her work has been translated, but only into a few languages.

Answers:
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. A

🧑‍🔧 True or False Questions:

1. Parvin Ehtesami was a male poet.

2. She was born in Tehran, Iran.

3. She only explored themes of nature in her poetry.

4. She used traditional Persian poetry forms in her work.

5. Her poetry has only been appreciated in Iran.

Answers: 1. False 2. False 3. False 4. True 5. False

👧 Reading Skill: