WORD OF THE WEEK

  

CURIOUS  WORD –  FURTHERMORE

Tipo: linking adverb / conector de ensayo Significado (ES): Además, es más — añade una idea extra e importante. What is it? 'Furthermore' adds an extra point that makes your argument even stronger. More formal and powerful than 'also' or 'and'. Examples:  The violin is beautiful to listen to. Furthermore, it is one of the oldest instruments in the orchestra. Playing an instrument is fun. Furthermore, it helps your brain to concentrate better at school.   Tip: use 'furthermore' to introduce your second or third reason in an explanatory report.

IDIOM 20

  'To face the music' 

Significado (ES): Afrontar las consecuencias de algo que has hecho. 

Meaning (EN): To accept responsibility for something bad you have done.

Example: "Tom broke the window during football practice. Now he has to face the music and tell the teacher."