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French: Aller (To Go) and Faire (To Do)
This clip provides a deeper dive into two important French verbs: Aller (To Go) and Faire (To Do). This is part 3 in the series: 'French: Asking About The Weather'.
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GCSE French Speaking: Do you prefer going out with your friends or stay at home?
In this video we look at this question: Est-ce que tu préfères sortir avec tes amis ou rester chez toi ? - Do you prefer going out with your friends or stay at home? (AQA Theme 1 - Identity and culture, Topic 3 - Media and free time)
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Understanding Idioms: Thorn in My Side
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "a thorn in my side" using context clues. The lesson emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the literal meaning of each word, and instead, learners need to...
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Early Bird Catches The Worm
Moon wants to to go early to the park to get a tennis court, but Max wants to sleep in because it's a Saturday. Moon tries to get Max out of bed by telling him that "the early bird catches the worm", which means that people who show up...
Britlish
Hammer (phonetic transcription)
This video English lesson looks at idioms and expressions associated with the word hammer. Idioms can be tricky for students to learn, but through the use of appropriate visual imagery, this video helps students to quickly learn and use...
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Bigwig
Moon gets ready for a school play. Her role is a British high court judge and her costume includes a fancy, huge wig. Max notices the big wig and makes an important connection between the two words.
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Understanding Idioms: Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "don't cry over spilled milk" using context clues. She emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of individual words, but rather require an...
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Decoding Idioms: A Leopard Can't Change His Spots
In this video lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "a leopard can't change its spots" by using context clues. The teacher explains the concept of idioms and how they cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of...
All Ears English
AEE Bonus: Power Idioms in English with Aubrey
In today's bonus, you'll learn idioms that have the word face.
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Understanding Idioms: Taking Someone Under Your Wing
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "to take someone under one's wing" using context clues. The teacher emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the literal meaning of each word, but rather by...
All Ears English
Color Idioms for Business English: AEE 1663
Color Idioms for Business English: AEE 1663
Britlish
Transport (subtitles)
This video English lesson looks at the history of transport from walking to spaceflight. Carefully selected imagery illustrates the new vocabulary for students. The video is narrated by a male with a clear standard British accent. There...
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3 Idioms for Hidden Problems or Disadvantages
Today you’ll learn 3 interesting idioms for hidden problems or disadvantages, useful for both Speaking and Writing. In Task 2 argument essays, students are always using the idiom ‘a double edged sword’. That makes it common, which...
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Bigwig
Moon gets ready for a school play. Her role is a British high court judge and her costume includes a fancy, huge wig. Max notices the big wig and makes an important connection between the two words.
Britlish
Transport (no subtitles)
This video English lesson looks at the history of transport from walking to spaceflight. Carefully selected imagery illustrates the new vocabulary for students. The video is narrated by a male with a clear standard British accent. There...
Britlish
Money to Burn (no subtitles)
Students often have trouble learning English idioms because of their idiomatic nature, but in this video English lesson we take a look at the British idiom ""money to burn"". Using appropriate imagery to illustrate the many examples...
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Fair Game
At an ice cream shop, customers are allowed two scoops and unlimited toppings. Moon tells Max the toppings are "fair game." Max thinks he has to play a game to take more toppings. What Moon really means is the toppings are free to take.
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IELTS Band 9 Phrases for Work Experiences
Today I’ll teach you IELTS band 9 phrases for work experiences to sound more like a native. Last week, we talked about band 9 native phrases and vocabulary to describe your academic life, and, realistically, many of those can be used to...
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A penny saved is a penny earned
Max and Moon are at a fruit market standing in front of two apple stands. The apples at one stand is 0.99 cents and the other stand is $1. Max goes for the more expensive apples but Moon goes for the cheaper ones. Moon tells Max, "a...
Britlish
Money to Burn (subtitles)
Students often have trouble learning English idioms because of their idiomatic nature, but in this video English lesson we take a look at the British idiom ""money to burn"". Using appropriate imagery to illustrate the many examples...
Out of this Word
Fair Game
At an ice cream shop, customers are allowed two scoops and unlimited toppings. Moon tells Max the toppings are “fair game.” Max thinks he has to play a game to take more toppings. What Moon really means is the toppings are free to take.
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Hot potato
Max tells Moon he thinks that boys are better than girls at math and science. Moon disagrees and tells Max it's a "hot potato" subject, which means that it is a topic or situation that causes a lot of disagreement, like politics or...
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Red Line
Max walks into his room exhausted after coaching the local kindergarten's soccer team because they won't listen. Moon tells Max to draw a "red line," a figure of speech that means setting a limit that shouldn't be crossed.
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Strike while the iron is hot
Max and Moon play baseball. Max is at bat and swings too late or not at all. Moon tells Max to "strike while the iron is hot," which means to make the most of opportunity.