"Broad strokes" is an idiom that means in general terms rather than in detail. We use it when talking about our understanding, or perhaps how far along a project is. I hope you enjoy today's short discussion of this business English idiom.

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Become an artist with this business English idiom!

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DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE 🎧📚

Dialogue for Beginners 🎉📚 (Day #16)

In this episode, I offer some advice on what many of my students ask about. How to move from B1/2 Intermediate, to C1 Advanced. My advice is basically, do what natives do, read, listen, and talk about the things they talk about...listen and find out more...

The CEFR inventory file I mention can be accessed at the link below..

https://www.eaquals.org/wp-content/uploads/EAQUALS_British_Council_Core_Curriculum_April2011.pdf

Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 4: How to move from B1/2 Intermediate to C1 Advanced

Quantum technology is coming to the real world
If we want to capitalise on applications in the next five years, we need to lay the groundwork now

The Short And Sweet English Learning Podcast

Quantum technology is coming to the real world

In this episode Milo and I discuss the cost of living in Mexico and Colombia, how do Latinos live in our countries with our salaries? 

Milo's Profile: https://www.italki.com/teacher/11526291/spanish

No Manches Que Bacano

The cost of living in Latin America

Когда мы видим прогресс, мы чувствуем мотивацию продолжать учиться дальше. Но что для нас значит прогресс? Почему это важно для нашего мозга? И как этот прогресс увидеть?

Транскрипция к подкасту: https://goo.su/nMy1G9w

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#2. Как увидеть прогресс

A flight attendant approaches Matt to offer him a drink.


Flight Attendant
Would you like something to drink? We have soda, coffee and tea as well as alcoholic beverages.


Matt
Sure, how much are the drinks?


Flight Attendant
Non-alcoholic beverages are free of charge. Alcoholic drinks are five dollars each.


Matt
Ok. I'd like to have a cup of coffee, please. Are meals going to be served on this flight?


Flight Attendant
Dinner will be served halfway through the flight. I will also bring you a snack with your beverage.


Matt
Can we choose what we will have for dinner?


Flight Attendant
Certainly. I will be bringing the menu for you to choose from. We have chicken, fish, and beef.


Matt
Is a vegetarian meal available?


Flight Attendant
Yes, but only if you have requested a special meal when you booked your flight. If not, I will try to find some extra servings of vegetables for you.


Matt
That would be great. Thank you very much.

English Conversation/Dialogue

Airline Food Services

要不是亲眼所见，我简直不能相信：I couldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes:
这些争奇斗艳的贡品不是道具，它们都是“真“的：These competing tributes are not props, they are "real".
真正的面食、真正的民间艺人手工制作。Real flour, handmade by real folk artists.
它们叫做“面贡”。They are called "tributes made of flour".


新鲜事儿（Anecdote）

关帝庙里的面贡

This short novel tells the story of some farm animals who rebel against their human masters. Orwell uses simple English to appeal to all reading levels and the animals speak in concise, clear sentences: perfect for language learners.