C 2 · People, relationships & family

Idiom: enough to make the angels weep

I wonder and ponder on what could be the cause for angels to start weeping, but maybe you know the answer already. If you don’t, would you dare take the challenge? In the box below, not only will you have the opportunity to guess, but also to learn other expressions with a similar meaning.

C 2 · People, relationships & family

Idiom: Full of beans

As one gets higher up on their journey towards a native-like English level, one learns a lot of synonyms, idioms, and sayings. Here are some expressions that you can use to describe the personality of a person you enjoy being with because she or he is… Aha! You must click on the slide to find…… Continue reading Idiom: Full of beans

C2 · use of English

C1/C2 Infinitive and -ing forms with a change of meaning: propose – regret – remember- try

Body, health & nutrition

B2 How Healthy are Your Eating Habits?

I always tell my groups that apart from watching videos in English, another great way to learn vocabulary and structures is reading, but Alas! I can hardly imagine some of my students picking up a book in English. So I HAVE TO GET THEM to read (desperate What can I do? What can I do?).…… Continue reading B2 How Healthy are Your Eating Habits?

C2

English idioms: there’s more than one way to skin a cat.

In this post you will learn a new idiom/saying related to coping with difficulties or achieving an aim.

C 2 · video · Workplace & jobs

English idioms: think on your feet

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.

C 2 · People, relationships & family · video

English idioms: a sinking heart

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?

C 2 · video · Workplace & jobs

English idioms: Work like a Trojan

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

Body, health & nutrition · C 2

C1/C2 Facial expressions 2

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