Phrasal verbs from A to Z #day11 - K

🐱 Spanish expressions with animals! 🐴 Do you know what “ser un gallina” means? 🐔 It means to be afraid or to be a coward. 🐢 Ir a paso de tortuga = to move very slowly. 🐶 Ser un perro = to work very hard (in some contexts). 🐱 Tener una memoria de elefante = to have a very good memory. 💬 Which expression do you like the most? Write a sentence using one of them. Leave your sentence and I’ll help you!

Phrasal verbs from A to Z #day10 - J

FROM OOPS TO WOW #3 Spot the Mistake. Fix It. Sound Like a Pro. ❌ There were a lot of STRANGE students in my class. ✅ There were a lot of FOREIGN students in my class. 💡 TIP: Something strange is not normal and makes you uncomfortable. Students from other countries are foreign students. ✍️ Your turn! Create a sentence using FOREIGN in the comments. 📅 Want personalized feedback on your English? Book a lesson with me for one-on-one coaching. Send me a message to get started! ➡️ Follow for more #FromOopsToWow tips.

Phrasal verbs from A to Z #day9 - I

What do you struggle with the most in regards to speaking American English with native English speakers? Is it coming up with words to say? Is it saying enough so you don't sound limited or be able to give enough variety in your responses so you don't sound repetitive? Is it phrasal verbs? Do you use them? Do you understand them? Do you know how many there are? What about your confidence? Do you second guess yourself when you speak English? Do you have a lot of 'ums' and 'uhs' when you speak American English? Do you repeat words and phrases? Do you have long pauses in between your words and phrases? Do you translate in your head before you say it? Do you depend on translating? Do you say the bare minimum which is only the few things you know how to say but if someone asks you to 'say more.' you'd have difficulty? Are you not really sure where you struggle? Have you ever had someone from the United States... a tutor or teacher really judge your speaking and give you feedback?

FROM OOPS TO WOW #2 Spot the Mistake. Fix It. Sound Like a Pro. ❌ John is a very USUAL name in Britain. ✅ John is a very COMMON name in Britain. 💡 TIP: For many examples of something, say common, not usual.