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Essential English Idioms For Survival -Part 2
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Essential English Idioms For Survival -Part 2

Master the Art of Native English Expression! Explore American Culture.
Created byRichard Zhang
Last updated 2/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn FUN idioms.
  • Communicate like a NATIVE English speaker.
  • Blend into the Western CULTURE.
  • Better CONVERSATIONS!
  • Build BETTER relationships with everyone.

Course content

1 section • 27 lectures • 29m total length

  • Instructor introduction- Richard0:58

    Richard Yang, a TFL certified pronunciation and speaking skills instructor, introduces Essential English Idioms for Survival part two and mentions part one and a paid business conversations course.

  • Over The Moon1:53

    Learn the idiom over the moon, meaning to be very happy and excited, with a practical example of a crush asking for a number.

  • Bouncing Off The Walls1:09

    Explore the idiom 'bouncing off the walls,' meaning to be super excited and energetic, with an example of kids after sweets and a memory cue of a bouncing ball.

  • Butterflies In My Stomach1:24
  • Driving Me Nuts/ Crazy1:09

    Master the idiom driving me nuts, driving me crazy, and driving me insane, meaning you feel annoyed over a continuous state, with examples of tight deadlines.

  • Reduced To A Puddle Of Tears1:19
  • At The Back Of My Mind1:09
  • Went In One Ear And Out The Other1:24

    Explore the idiom went in one ear and out the other, visualize information passing through the ear, and learn it means not paying attention or forgetting easily in daily life.

  • Sweet Tooth1:00
  • Scatterbrain1:03

    Learn the idiom scatterbrain, meaning someone who cannot focus, cannot stay on task, and is unorganized, with a self-deprecating example about forgetting where the phone is.

  • My Heart Sank0:52
  • Loose Cannon0:54
  • Take A Rain Check0:53

    Learn the idiom take a rain check, meaning to postpone or cancel an offer politely. Use it to decline gracefully while keeping future options open.

  • Speak Your/His/Her Mind1:19
  • I Could Eat A Horse0:41

    Explore the idiom 'I could eat a horse,' meaning extreme hunger, with an example of saying 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse' after not eating for 36 hours.

  • Cut Corners0:59

    Explore the idiom cut corners, understand how shortcuts lead to bad or cheap quality, and see an example with Super Repair delivering high-quality work.

  • Don’t Hold Your Breath0:55
  • Beginner’s Luck1:02
  • Get Going0:51
  • All Good Things Must Come To An End0:59
  • Selling Like Hotcakes1:04

    Master the idiom selling like hotcakes, meaning a product sells very quickly and in large quantities, illustrated by Brad's new novel selling fast at the bookstore.

  • Roll Up The Sleeves1:02

    Learn the idiom 'roll up the sleeves' to signal getting serious and ready to work hard, with a visual example of a boss assigning a big house project.

  • Hit The Jackpot1:00
  • A Recipe For Disaster1:00

    Explore the idiom a recipe for disaster and its meaning as events leading to a major problem, illustrated by selling a house to buy lottery tickets.

  • Nailed It1:17
  • Throw In The Towel1:00

    Learn the idiom 'throw in the towel' and its meaning—giving up or admitting defeat—through a concrete example of losing ten matches today and trying again tomorrow.

  • A Whole New Ball Game1:20

    Explore essential English idioms for survival part 2 with the phrase 'a whole new ballgame', meaning a completely different environment or situation.

Requirements

  • No previous English requirements are needed.
  • The willingness to learn!

Description

Get ready for a wild ride through the world of idioms in our exciting mini-series! We've got 27 more essential idioms that you'll come across every single day, whether you're chatting with folks at the grocery store, sipping coffee at your favourite café, mingling with neighbours, or making new friends. And if you're planning a trip to North America, specifically Canada or the USA, trust us, this course is your golden ticket!

In Western societies, idioms are like the secret handshake of everyday conversation. They're ingrained in native speakers from the get-go, making it seem like everyone's speaking in code. But fear not, dear English as a second language student – we're here to demystify these tricky expressions. We'll teach you the most commonly used idioms that you'll hear in everyday chatter. (And we're not just saying this – one of us here grew up in the heart of Canada!)

Here's the secret sauce to mastering a new language: practice, practice, practice. So, don't just sit there – join us as we go through each slide and say these idioms out loud. It's not only going to help you remember them better, but it'll also make them stick like glue.

If your dream is to sound like a native speaker, make new friends effortlessly, and seamlessly blend into a new culture, then you've landed in the right place. This course is tailor-made for you.

So, are you ready? Let's dive in!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone and everyone who wishes to communicate better, blending into the Western Culture.
  • Learn native English.
  • Learn practical useful English.

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