=Learn Vocabulary from the lesson

landscapes

 

Sometimes I take photos of landscapes.

 

'Landscapes' are panoramic views of natural scenery.  These would be photographs of mountains, trees or maybe farms.  Notice the following:

 

I love a mountain landscape.

He took amazing photographs of the city, as well as landscapes in the country.

mind

 

Do you mind being photographed.

 

You ask the question 'Do you mind...?'before you do something that might make another person uncomfortable.  This is like asking 'Does it make you uncomfortable' or 'Is it a problem if I photograph you?'  Notice the following:

 

I know your husband is a vegetarian.  Does he mind if I eat meat?

Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?

shy

 

I'm not shy.

 

A 'shy' person is very timid and doesn't like to be the center of attention.  Notice the following:

 

It will be very difficult for you to make new friends if you are so shy.

She is usually very quiet and shy when she meets new people.

silly face

 

I might make a silly face.

 

When you move your face in a way to make people laugh, you are making a 'silly face.'  Notice the following:

 

Everyone made a silly face for the photograph.

He made a silly face at the car next to him.

embarrass

 

They're a bit embarrassing.

 

If you 'embarrass' another person you make her feel uncomfortable or self-conscious through what you say or your actions.  Usually when a person is embarrassed her face turns red.  Notice the following:

 

Do you get embarrassed easily?

My parents always embarrassed me when I was a teenager.