Real English Conversation - Study Idioms and Reductions

The video tutorial by John covers the preparation of Peach Melba, focusing on making Raspberry currant sauce, adding ice cream, and layering the dessert. It also provides pronunciation tips for various words, explains idioms like 'to die for', and discusses cultural references and word reductions. The tutorial concludes with final thoughts and acknowledgments.

What is the first step in making a Peach Melba according to John?

• Layer with peaches

• Add whipped cream

• Make a Raspberry currant sauce

• Add ice cream

Which word is often reduced in American English pronunciation?

• Melba

• Peach

• And

• Voila

What is the American English pronunciation of 'voila'?

• Vala

• Walla

• Voola

• Volla

What does the idiom 'to die for' mean?

• Something is very rare

• Something is very expensive

• Something is extremely delicious

• Something is very dangerous

How is the word 'actually' often pronounced in American English?

• With a TH sound

• With a CH sound

• With a PH sound

• With a SH sound

What does it mean to be 'bossy' in the context of the video?

• Being very quiet and reserved

• Giving orders without saying please or thank you

• Being very generous

• Being polite and courteous

What is the significance of the word 'monster' in the video?

• It is a type of dessert

• It describes a very large portion

• It is a type of vehicle

• It refers to a scary creature