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There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Max is excited to find a flyer offering half-priced video games until he reads the fine print, which says he must buy two older video games in order to get the discount for a new video game. Moon tells Max, "there's no such thing as a...
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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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Beat Around the Bush
Max wants to asks Moon for a favor but keeps hesitating. Moon tells Max to stop “beating around the bush” and get to the point.
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Smell a Rat
Max receives a message on his computer. The message says the computer is infected and Max must download special software. Moon stops him, telling Max she “smells a rat.”
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Potluck
Max and Moon want to have a dinner party, but they don't have enough food in the house. Moon suggested they have a potluck, which is when everyone who comes the party brings their own food and it will all contribute to the meal.
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Steals your thunder
Max tries to think of ideas for a school science fair project. He had one until a classmate overheard the idea and took it. Moon tells Max his classmate "stole his thunder." We use the phrase to describe when a person takes credit for an...
Rachel's English
The I'M GONNA Reduction -- American English Pronunciation
Have you noticed Americans saying "I'm gonna" as just one syllable? It can happen!!!
Oxford Online English
Hotel English - Using Travel English at Hotels
In this hotel English lesson, you can learn how to use English in common hotel situations. It could also help you if you work in a hotel! Do you travel abroad, for work or for pleasure? If so, do you normally stay in hotels? Are you...
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This IELTS Vocabulary Lights a Fire Under You - IELTS Energy Podcast 1195
Are you in a vocabulary stupor? Well, you're in luck, because this episode can really get you going! Today you'll learn 3 idioms about motivation that are perfect for IELTS Speaking.
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Mayday
Max is having trouble trying to carry a huge stack of books into the house, and yells "Mayday" to ask for help. Moon comes running to help, and asks if Max knows that "Mayday" is a special kind of help request, and is only used in...
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Language of the Revolution
Did you know that hipsters were a thing back in the 18th century and were known as Macaroni? Our ancestors liked to get creative with language: especially in the world of politics.
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Rings True
Moon waits outside a classroom for Max. All of a sudden, Max comes running up to tell Moon he got lost trying to find the building. At first, Moon doesn’t believe Max, but then says his explanation “rings true,” which means it’s real or...
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Early Bird Catches The Worm
Moon wants 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...
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Recording Evidence in Text: Underlining and Taking Notes
In this video, the teacher explains a simple and effective method for recording evidence found in text. The process involves underlining key phrases and writing short, concise notes on separate sticky notes. The teacher emphasizes the...
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Hook, Line, Sinker
Max is watching a TV commercial about a magical potion that will make you live forever. Moon doesn’t believe it and says that no one can live forever, but Max is still convinced. Moon tells him he’s taking it ‘hook, line, and sinker’,...
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Tongue in Cheek
Max walks in on Moon reading a book and asks what it is. Moon responds that it is 'The Ingoldsby Legends' and proceeds to further describe the book in detail. Max yawns and sarcastically says that he should recommend this "great book" to...
Math Fortress
Algebra I: Translating Words Into Symbols (Level 2 of 2)
This video goes over a couple of examples modeling the proper way of translating phrases into variable expressions. Examples includes simple phrases, height between two individuals, and phrases that require the use of formulas.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to End a Conversation Politely
How do end a conversation politely? This video gives 7 smooth ways to end a conversation without being rude when somebody won't stop talking.
Curated Video
Maintaining a Formal Writing Style
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using a formal writing style to be more convincing in your writing. They provide examples of informal and formal writing styles and discuss the rules of formal writing, such as...
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Chip on Their Shoulder
Max and Moon are at the movies. Max is angry because he was supposed to play basketball, but his friend Jack invited boys from the school’s basketball team. Max fumes because these other boys are taller and shoot better. Max rants and...
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Less Is More
Max is excited to design a gaming chair with lots of features like giant speakers, special control holders and snack makers. Moon provides input by saying that she thinks “less is more”, which means that keeping things simple is...
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Identifying Key Vocabulary in Subtraction Word Problems
In this video lesson, students will learn how to solve subtraction word problems by identifying key vocabulary. The teacher provides examples and guides students in recognizing keywords and phrases that indicate subtraction.
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Face the Music
Max asks Moon, hypothetically, what she would do if she borrowed something from a friend but lost it. Moon says that she would “face the music”, which means to face the result of something, even if it’s unpleasant or uncomfortable.
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Win Hands Down
Max and Moon play chess. Max puts Moon's king in checkmate. Moon is surprised at first but accepts defeat. She tells Max he "won hands down."