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If you’re jobseeking, you might read that the post requires somebody capable of thinking on their feet. Now, what does that mean? Does somebody expect you to do a handstand? 😄 Here’s another one of those work idioms I posted ages ago, now upgraded to a video.
Yes, I agree. You won’t need to reach an advanced level of English to guess the meaning of this idiom. Here’s a short video and an example that you will be able to listen to. P.S. Doesn’t the little heart make you feel sort of miserable?
I posted this idiom over a year ago, but now I want to try out some videos so I can hear the pronunciation and see an example. Let’s see how it goes. This idiom may be a bit old-fashioned, but I still think it’s fun to learn. And by the way, I like my drawing.…… Continue reading English idioms: Work like a Trojan
Referring back to the post “Facial Expressions 1,” English has an enormous variety of vocabulary that describes a myriad of facial expressions or actions done with our faces. Some of which are even frowned upon, such as ogling somebody. In this post, you will learn six new expressions, and you can also watch what some…… Continue reading C1/C2 Facial expressions 2
Understanding facial expressions is an intriguing and dynamic aspect of human communication. In the vast realm of the English vocabulary, there exist a plethora of terms dedicated to describing these intricate expressions. Facial expressions serve as windows into our emotions, allowing others to catch a glimpse of what lies beneath the surface. They provide valuable…… Continue reading C1/C2 Facial expressions 1
Hi there! In this post, you’ll learn the basics for opinion essay writing. Click on the button to start a guided lesson and tips for this writing model.
This is a word formation activity to help learners of English understand how English words are formed. In this post, words are formed by changing an adjective (bad) to an adverb (badly). As you can see from these examples, we usually add -ly to the adjectives and maybe, we also make a small change. All…… Continue reading B2 Word formation Adverbs
A saying is an ‘expression/sentence’ that people often use to give advice or information about facts of life or experience. English, like most languages, is full of them. Some were used by English-speaking people like William Shakespeare, while others entered the English language such a long time ago that it is hard to know their…… Continue reading C1/C2 Sayings about love (or something of the kind)
Dare you take the challenge? Here’s a quiz where you have to guess which word is missing. It’s the same word for all three blanks, but there will probably be a change of word class. Meaning that this same word will have a different meaning in each sentence.
