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Crucial English Idioms for Navigating Life - Part 1
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Crucial English Idioms for Navigating Life - Part 1

Unlock the Secret Language of English: Master 35 Must-Know Everyday Idioms!
Created byRichard Zhang
Last updated 9/2023
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.
  • 35 idioms! Pretty cool for a free course right?

Course content

1 section35 lectures30m total length
  • Young at heart1:30
  • No spring chicken0:51
  • Keep in touch0:36
  • Drifted apart1:14
  • Hit it off0:44
  • Runs in the family0:50
  • Looked like he's seen a ghost0:46
  • You look like a million bucks0:50
  • Wouldn't hurt a fly0:48
  • Lone wolf0:45
  • Vivid imagination0:54
  • Crybaby0:44
  • Good egg0:57
  • Miles ahead0:38
  • To die for0:56
  • Top notch0:46
  • Left a bad taste in my mouth0:57

    Explore the idiom 'left a bad taste in my mouth,' meaning you feel bad or unpleasant, with an example of unsatisfied repair service and a memory cue of spoiled food.

  • The last straw0:42
  • A let down0:39
  • A bird's eye view0:49
  • A deer in headlight0:56
  • One trick pony1:11
  • Puts food on the table0:42
  • Warm and toasty0:50
  • At odds0:35
  • On the same page0:58
  • Given the green light0:48
  • Struck a deal0:47
  • Pulling my leg0:29
  • Well behaved0:35
  • Lend a hand0:44
  • Let us down0:40

    Explore the idiom 'let us down,' which means do not disappoint us, and learn its common usage with an example: 'please be here at 8 a.m. sharp for the presentation'.

  • Got cold feet1:01
  • Saw red0:51
  • Feeling blue1:58

Requirements

  • No previous English requirements are needed.

Description

Get ready for a wild ride through the world of idioms in our exciting mini-series! We've got 35 essential idioms that you'll come across every single day, whether you're chatting with folks at the grocery store, sipping coffee at your favorite café, mingling with neighbors, 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.